Azteca stadium hosts its third World Cup as Mexico City buzzes with pride, protest, and the deep belief that football has always lived here.
La Pelota Vuelve a Casa: Mexico City’s World Cup Temple
World Cup 2026: Trump, Chaos and a New Reality
From geopolitics to spectacle, Trump looms over World Cup 2026—reshaping football, power, and culture in the biggest tournament ever.
Iraq’s Last-Minute Triumph Keeps 2026 Dream Alive
A dramatic 107th-minute penalty sends Iraq to the intercontinental playoff—now just one game from a first World Cup since 1986.
Haaland Hat-Trick Sinks Israel as Protests Flare in Oslo
Erling Haaland’s hat-trick powered Norway past Israel 5–0, as protests and tension surrounded the World Cup qualifier in Oslo.
Ben Shimon’s Prayer Marks Tense Oslo Press Event
Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon dons a kippa and prays for hostages in an emotional Oslo press conference before facing Norway.