FIFA Wants to Sell You a Piece of the World Cup
FIFA is selling a stake in the World Cup to a fund tied to the president's son-in-law's brother, weeks after bending officiating for a call from that president.
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FIFA is selling a stake in the World Cup to a fund tied to the president's son-in-law's brother, weeks after bending officiating for a call from that president.
Six million people signed a petition to kick Argentina out of the World Cup. FIFA already moved on. Argentina plays England tomorrow. This is how fan outrage works.
Trump called FIFA, Balogun played, and the United States lost to Belgium 4-1 anyway. There is no political fix for a structural soccer problem.
FIFA reversed Balogun's red card ban after Trump called Infantino. Belgium is furious. The precedent it sets for World Cup 2026 is worse than the call.
FIFA built a rule with no recourse — and Folarin Balogun's suspension is the first time anyone's noticed. He misses Belgium on July 6. There is no appeal.
Shakira and Burna Boy performed "Dai Dai" at the Azteca as the 2026 World Cup kicked off. The ceremony was the story — and the Azteca was ready.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens at the Azteca tomorrow, USA plays Friday at SoFi, and Shakira is performing. Here is everything you need before it starts.
FIFA expanded the World Cup to 48 teams and called it inclusion. I call it 104 games, a bloated group stage, and a commercial product dressed up as a tournament.