When FIFA awarded the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid led by the United States, the assumption was simple: the world’s biggest sporting event would be hosted by a country capable of welcoming the world. That assumption now looks dangerously naïve. With President Donald Trump reinstating and expanding a travel ban that blocks citizens Read More…
There are moments in football that feel less like sporting events and more like turning points in a nation’s story. Burkina Faso’s under-17 boys shocking Germany—the reigning world champions—to reach the Round of 16 is one of those moments. The scoreline will be recorded, replayed, and remembered, but what this match symbolizes goes far beyond Read More…
President Montagliani sends best wishes to Concacaf teams competing in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 “I want to wish all the players from Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico and the USA the very best in this World Cup.” Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani has sent best wishes to all four of the region’s men’s Read More…
Will the Stars Align for Africa at Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup? One hopes Qatar 2022 will present a November novelty rather than a Fall failure for African teams in soccer. Africa had a single representative at its first attendance at the prestigious FIFA world cup. This appearance was in1934 in Italy, and Egypt represented Read More…
