Football
Carlo Ancelotti has become the focus of Brazil’s attention after restoring order to the Seleção
It took a year for the Italian coach to become the reference figure of a national team full of talent and problems. And to be appreciated almost everywhere, in Rio and across his new country.
The 2026 World Cup includes an unprecedented number of players over 40, the highest in the tournament’s history — and it is no coincidence
New training methods and approaches to physical maintenance have redrawn the limits of a footballer’s career, and the American tournament makes this even clearer.
Hosting the World Cup, the United States faced a complex logistical challenge: transforming major NFL stadiums into football venues
The main issue concerned the playing surfaces, as the NFL does not require teams to play on natural grass.
The 2026 World Cup is vast, as football and the world have become vast
The 48-team format, the three host nations, the political contradictions: in North America, the tournament reflects the present.
Julián Quiñones, the Mexican Who Scored the World Cup’s First Goal, Became Mexican at 26
The First Goalscorer of the 2026 World Cup Was Born in Colombia, a Teammate of Retegui in Saudi Arabia, and Only the Second Naturalised Player to Score for El Tri at a World Cup.
The World Cup will be a logistical nightmare for New York, especially for commuters
A large number of fans will move between Manhattan and MetLife Stadium, where the final will also be played. Residents will face congested streets and public transport under significantly heavier pressure than usual.
Unlike his predecessor as England manager, Gareth Southgate, Thomas Tuchel is only a coach
As in English clubs, the all-purpose manager role is in decline, and the German coach sits within this shift.
Germany have included an extra player in their World Cup squad
Count the players in the photo: 27 (no trick, just an unusual presence).
Gianni Infantino: The World Cup with 48 teams, a new FIFA and a more democratic game
United States: denied entries, revoked visas and stricter border checks raise concerns around the World Cup
Omar Artan, Somali referee sent back after arriving in the United States, among the most notable cases: Trump policies complicate access to the World Cup.
Camp Nou renovation still a long way from completion, with Barcelona needing €400 million to finish the works
When Mikel Oyarzabal plays for Spain, he becomes one of the most effective players in international football.
At Real Sociedad he is a symbol and a reliable forward. With Spain, however, he is like a superhero’s cape.