Grist
FIFA Has No Plan for Wildfire Smoke at World Cup Final, Because That Would Require Foresight
FIFA heads into the World Cup final with no wildfire smoke plan, because apparently orange skies are just part of the aesthetic now.
2026-07-19
Grist
2026-07-15
The Guardian Europe
Tuchel Says Argentina Is 'Fuelled by History' - Which Is Diplomatic for 'We Know About the Falklands Chant'
England face Argentina in a World Cup semi-final with historical baggage, a Falklands chant, and Tuchel insisting everyone is very emotional and ready.
2026-07-03
BBC Business
World Cup Match at 1am? Let's Just Start Work at 11am and Pretend We're Productive
England's 1am World Cup match has employers scrambling to decide whether productivity or sleep-deprived morale wins.
The Guardian Europe
Socceroos 'Prepared' for Mo Salah Who Is Fit Enough to Play, Which Is Terrifying
Socceroos brace for Mo Salah, who's fit again after a hamstring scare, while Egypt's coach reminds everyone they're playing football, not rugby.
2026-07-01
The Guardian Europe
Belgium’s ‘Has Beens’ Prove They’ve Still Got It, Beat New Zealand 5-1
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia defends his 'has been' stars after a 5-1 thrashing of New Zealand, then gets philosophical about facing old friend Pape Thiaw's Senegal.
2026-06-20
The Guardian
World Cup Players Discover That Playing Soccer in a Hot Oven Is, In Fact, Hot
A new analysis finds that World Cup matches are being played in potentially dangerous heat, and Fifa's solution involves a lot of air conditioning and hope.
The Good Times
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