BBC Business
FIFA's World Cup Privatisation Plan: A Masterclass in Not Reading the Room (or the Spreadsheet)
FIFA's plan to privatise the World Cup was a financial fever dream that died in days. Here's why it never made sense.
2026-08-01
BBC Business
2026-07-19
The Guardian Europe
Argentina's World Cup Run Fueled by Childhood Dreams, Unshakeable Belief, and a Healthy Disregard for History
Argentina reaches the World Cup final powered by childhood memories, parental bed-making, and a national identity that defies categorization - plus some solid footwork.
2026-07-11
The Guardian Europe
World Cup Humbles Superpowers, Proves Karma Is Real and Still Undefeated
Trump tries to cheat at the World Cup, gets owned by karma; smaller nations humble superpowers on the pitch.
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.
2026-07-02
The Atlantic
World Cup Players Are Training in Ovens So They Don't Die on the Field, and You Should Probably Drink Water Too
Elite soccer players swallow thermometers and train in saunas for the World Cup heat wave; the rest of us can just sit in the shade and drink water.
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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