Senegal’s World Cup Crisis: Unpaid Bonuses and Camp Unrest
Unpaid bonuses and food complaints are destabilising Senegal’s World Cup camp. What is really happening, and can the Lions of Teranga recover?
World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 Ball Controversy: Is the Trionda Broken?
Goalkeepers are struggling with the Trionda at World Cup 2026. We examine the evidence, compare it to the Jabulani era, and ask what happens next.
World Cup 2026 BC Place Transport: The Station You Can’t Use
Vancouver has the most integrated transit network of any 2026 World Cup host city. SkyTrain runs from the airport, the ferry terminal and deep into the suburbs. On paper, BC Place looks like the easiest venue to reach in the tournament. The station nearest the front door sits two minutes from the gates. It is … Read more
Trump to Present World Cup Trophy: What We Know So Far
Gianni Infantino confirms Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy at the 19 July final. Here is what we know, what remains unclear, and why it matters.
Fifa Overruled Its Own Staff on World Cup Dynamic Pricing
Fifa leadership overruled US-based staff who opposed dynamic ticket pricing at World Cup 2026. We examine the financial logic, the fallout, and what comes…
World Cup 2026 Houston: How to Get to NRG Stadium When Your City Was Built for Cars
Houston does not blush about its relationship with the automobile. The city sprawls across more than 600 square miles — larger than Los Angeles — and its freeway network is among the most extensive per capita of any major American metro. So when FIFA chose NRG Stadium as one of its four air-conditioned World Cup … Read more
Senegal’s World Cup Camp Crisis: Why FIFA’s Prize Money Never Reaches the Players
Pape Thiaw coached Senegal through the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2025, led them to World Cup qualification, and arrived in the United States for the biggest tournament of his career without a signed contract. He hadn’t been paid since February. The original team chef left mid-camp. Players chased bonus payments owed from months … Read more
Cape Verde’s First World Cup Goal and Day 13’s Defining Moments
Cape Verde scored their first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay, sending a fan wild on live BBC News. Plus Messi’s record, Mbappé, Haaland and more from…
Lopetegui, Qatar and the World Cup Debt He Owes Himself
Eight years after Spain sacked him on a World Cup eve, Julen Lopetegui finally gets his games. We examine what Qatar can realistically achieve in 2026.
Uzbekistan at the World Cup: Central Asia’s Historic Arrival
Uzbekistan become the first Central Asian nation at a World Cup. How did they get here, and what does their debut mean for Asian football?
