World Cup 2026: Why Late Goals Are Rewriting the Rulebook
World Cup 2026 is producing a surge in late goals. We examine the tactical, regulatory and physical reasons behind the trend, with evidence from day nine.
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World Cup 2026 American Fans: A Tale of Two Countries
At 1.57pm Atlanta time on Sunday, a country of half a million people held the European champions to a goalless draw, and a corner of Georgia lost its mind. Cape Verde, playing the first World Cup match in their history, walked off the pitch at Atlanta Stadium, the tournament name for Mercedes-Benz Stadium under FIFA’s … Read more
World Cup 2026 VAR Rule Change: More Goals to Be Ruled Out
A new IFAB rule means fouls before kick-off will now face VAR review at World Cup 2026. What changes, what stays the same, and who might suffer most.
