Football
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.
World Cup 2026 referees to receive record fees, up to a maximum of €376,000
Only the top match officials, those selected for the decisive matches of the tournament, will reach such sums. FIFA’s guaranteed fees have more than doubled compared to the 2014 edition.
With a new Emirates deal, Real Madrid will receive €100 million per year for its main shirt sponsorship
Real Madrid to be the team with the highest shirt sponsorship revenue.
Undici Goes Global
The editorial by Undici director Giuseppe De Bellis presents the new issue and the magazine’s new direction. It becomes international, but does not lose its identity. On the contrary: it reinforces it.
New Jersey to distribute 770 complimentary World Cup tickets for matches at MetLife Stadium
A further agreement follows the one signed by the mayor of New York regarding access to World Cup matches.