The Guardian Europe
Uefa cries foul over Infantino's 'absurdly low' $20bn World Cup valuation, files criminal complaint, and hopes someone, anyone, will listen.
The Guardian Europe
Gianni Infantino plans to charm Caribbean football officials at a kids' tournament to dodge a no-confidence vote, because what says 'leadership' like schmoozing at a U14 match?
The Guardian Europe
FIFA's crisis meeting in Rabat concludes with the shocking revelation that the president will remain president, apologies were written, and nothing will change.
BBC Business
FIFA's plan to privatise the World Cup was a financial fever dream that died in days. Here's why it never made sense.
The Guardian Europe
Congress wants to know why FIFA's president is besties with Trump, gave him a peace prize, reversed a red card after his calls, and opened an office in Trump Tower.
The Guardian Europe
Spain's system defeats Argentina's faith in Messi's irrational magic in a World Cup final that felt more like an algebra problem than a football match.
The Guardian Europe
Argentina reaches the World Cup final powered by childhood memories, parental bed-making, and a national identity that defies categorization - plus some solid footwork.
Grist
FIFA heads into the World Cup final with no wildfire smoke plan, because apparently orange skies are just part of the aesthetic now.
The Guardian Europe
England face Argentina in a World Cup semi-final with historical baggage, a Falklands chant, and Tuchel insisting everyone is very emotional and ready.
The Guardian Europe
Argentina's semi-final against England isn't just a football match - it's a 40-year grudge match featuring Diego Maradona's ghost, Falklands War flashbacks, and a catchy song about revenge.
The Guardian Europe
France wants revenge on Spain for Euro 2024, because apparently holding a grudge is part of the training regimen. Coach says no revenge, but the players are ready to deliver.
The Guardian Europe
Former striker Diego Forlán steps in as Uruguay’s temporary manager after Bielsa’s World Cup ouster, bringing his Golden Boot and a coaching resume that’s seen better days.
The Guardian Europe
VAR's expanded 'mistaken identity' rule turns a Swiss equalizer into a red-card disaster, leaving Breel Embolo in tears and Switzerland's World Cup dreams in the dust.
The Guardian Europe
Trump tries to cheat at the World Cup, gets owned by karma; smaller nations humble superpowers on the pitch.
The Guardian Europe
Erling Haaland's hometown of Bryne, Norway, celebrates his global rise and the town's newfound status as the 'capital of Norway' ahead of the World Cup quarter-final.
The Guardian Europe
England's imposing head coach Thomas Tuchel is a details man who has got the balance of squad spirit right at the World Cup, and is even proving a hit on Mumsnet.
BBC World
A beloved aid worker who organized World Cup screenings for displaced families in Gaza was killed by an Israeli strike hours before a match, leaving a community mourning both the man and the fleeting joy he brought.
The Guardian Europe
Mohamed Salah relishes his redemption and sets sights on Lionel Messi as Egypt prepares to face Argentina in a World Cup knockout showdown.
The Guardian
England's World Cup victory causes 332,000 pupils to skip school, proving that 'it's coming home' is a more compelling lesson plan than algebra.
BBC World
Trump asks FIFA to review a red card, FIFA suspends the ban, and everyone except the US is left wondering if this is normal.
The Good Times
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