Afghan Women’s Football Team Returns to International Stage
The Afghan women’s football team have returned to international football after escaping the Taliban. Here’s what their comeback means for the global game.
World Cup 2026
Iraq at the 2026 World Cup: 40 Years, Wars and a New Generation
Iraq return to the World Cup after 40 years. Al-Hamadi, Iqbal and a diaspora generation carry the hopes of a nation shaped by war and sanctions.
World Cup 2026 Fan Costs: Where Cities Are Getting It Right
Philadelphia, Kansas City and Atlanta are bucking the price-gouging trend at World Cup 2026. A data-driven look at what fans will actually pay this summer.
World Cup 2026: Logistics, Squads and the Politics Off the Pitch
Iran shift to Tijuana, Pochettino names his USMNT roster, Ancelotti gambles on Neymar. The off-pitch stories shaping World Cup 2026 before a ball is kicked.
Heat, Humidity and the 2026 World Cup: Who Survives?
How heat, humidity and high altitude at the 2026 World Cup will separate contenders from pretenders — tactics, fitness and squad depth examined.
Iran’s World Cup 2026 Visa Crisis: Commuting From Mexico
Iran players face daily commutes from Mexico after US visa refusals. We break down the diplomatic row, Azmoun’s omission, and what it means for Group B.
DRC’s World Cup Preparation Thrown Into Crisis by Ebola Outbreak
DRC’s World Cup training camp is cancelled and the squad faces a 21-day isolation bubble in Belgium. Here’s what we know and what happens next.
Neymar’s Brazil Recall and the World Cup’s Defining Storylines
Carlo Ancelotti picks Neymar for Brazil, Pochettino finalises USMNT roster, Congo prepare despite Ebola concerns. The World Cup 2026 picture is taking shape.
Socceroos 2026 World Cup Squad: Who Makes the Cut?
Tony Popovic names his 26-man Socceroos squad on 1 June. We break down who’s in, who’s sweating, and what Australia need at the 2026 World Cup.
DRC Ebola Isolation Order Casts Shadow Over World Cup 2026
Congo’s World Cup squad must isolate 21 days in Belgium before entering the US. What the Ebola outbreak means for FIFA 2026 and the tournament’s wider pict…
