Fifa World Cup
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World Cup 2026: uncertainty reigns with one year to go
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
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China's football crisis: what's happened to Xi's XI?
In The Spotlight String of defeats and finishing bottom of World Cup qualifying group comes a decade after Xi Jinping launched a football crusade
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Saudi Arabia World Cup: have lessons been learned from Qatar?
Today's Big Question Human rights groups fear a repeat of issues at the 2022 tournament
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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'Cars have become the nexus where technological, economic, and national security considerations intersect'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The growing thirst for camel milk
Under the radar Climate change and health-conscious consumers are pushing demand for nutrient-rich product – and the growth of industrialised farming
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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FIFA is embroiled in back-to-back controversies around the World Cup
Under The Radar The controversial selection of the 2030 hosts puts Saudia Arabia in a prime position for 2034
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup: glitz, glamour and 'grimly inevitable'
Talking Point Critics claim country is guilty of sportswashing as it stands unopposed to host tournament
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Spain beats England 1-0 to win its first Women's World Cup
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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US knocked out of Women's World Cup in stunning exit
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Who will win the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup?
The Explainer The global tournament has kicked off in New Zealand
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Fifa World Cup 2026 expansion: for the global game or for Fifa’s greed?
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
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Iconic soccer legend Pelé dead at 82
Speed Read
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Argentina abandon World Cup bus parade as millions line streets
In Pictures World champions could not reach the centre of Buenos Aires as football fans celebrated on the streets
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Massive crowds force Argentina soccer team to evacuate World Cup parade
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Speed Read