World Cup 2026: Politics, Celebrities and the Media Fracture
From authoritarian winners to celebrity sideshows and YouTube upstarts, World Cup 2026 is being shaped by forces well beyond the pitch. A FootyGazette anal…
World Cup Politics
Folarin Balogun and the Politics Shadowing the 2026 World Cup
Folarin Balogun scored twice on his World Cup debut. He’s also the type of person Trump’s birthright citizenship plan targets. We unpack the contradiction.
Iran’s World Cup Visa Row: Sport Caught in Diplomatic Crossfire
Iran landed in Tijuana amid a bitter US visa dispute. We break down what happened, what it means for their campaign, and what the wider implications are.
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.
