Fifa

Today’s Big Question From empty hotels to high ticket prices, officials are worried about the upcoming tournament

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 29 April 26

The Explainer Iranian football team won’t travel to America – and Iraq struggles to qualify for tournament when airspace is closed

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 18 March 26

Cartoons Artists take on operatic ambitions, peace prize pacifiers, and more

By The Week US Published 13 December 25

In the Spotlight Argentine football legend’s medical team accused of negligent homicide and will stand trial – again – next year

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 26 November 25

In the Spotlight US president already using the world’s most popular football tournament to score political points

By The Week UK Published 19 November 25

In the Spotlight US-hosted Fifa tournament has to navigate Trump's travel bans, logistical headaches and an exhausting expanded format

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 11 June 25

Talking Point Critics claim country is guilty of sportswashing as it stands unopposed to host tournament

By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published 2 November 23

Talking Point The men’s tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the USA will have a record 104 matches

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 15 March 23

Talking Point The most controversial Fifa World Cup yet is ready for kick-off

By The Week Staff Last updated 17 November 22

In Depth Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and football’s governing body have all shocked the world

By The Week Staff Published 24 March 22

Speed Read Milan striker and Spurs star Gareth Bale call for an investigation

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 25 November 20

Speed Read Liverpool and Man Utd are reportedly in talks to join new Fifa-backed tournament

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 21 October 20