FIFA World Cup 2026
Harry Kane is one of the best players in the world, with commercial appeal below football’s biggest stars
England’s captain has taken a different path from his peers, with less focus on building his public image and fewer endorsement deals, investing in other areas.
In Madeira, Cristiano Ronaldo is an idol and a major driver of the local economy
In Funchal, organised tours, tourism revenue and the island’s global profile are all tied to CR7.
Food and drink prices at US stadiums are sky-high. Atlanta keeps them low
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium owners take the opposite approach to other US venues, and it works.
Wimbledon Won’t Show a Single World Cup Match—Not Even to Its Players
The oldest Grand Slam once again shows how uncompromising it can be when it comes to its traditions and its devotion to tennis.
Tielemans drags Belgium back from the brink again, decisive once more in the moment
Tielemans drags Belgium back from the brink again, scoring twice in a game that had already seemed beyond reach
Harry Kane has long been among the best strikers in the world, and is now the best in world football
Harry Kane’s growth, improvement and leadership as England captain, in a team that depends on him and that even against Congo looked disjointed at best.
World Cup conditions hit record heat as adidas introduces a three-layer training system
The CLIMACOOL SYSTEM is made up of a cooling vest, an insulating jacket and shoe covers, first designed for Formula One and later adapted to football’s extreme conditions.
Viking Row becomes an obsession in Norway — and especially in the United States
The World Cup’s most viral celebration has reached the host country, appearing across every social feed.
Michael Olise still isn’t scoring, yet he remains a game-changing talent and a joy to watch
A second striker, a playmaker and above all a creative force, the Bayern forward has found the perfect role to get the best out of his talent.
Bringing players on just for penalties is a bad idea, thirty years of data suggest
Sancho and Rashford at EURO 2020 remain the most cited cases, but the pattern is already established — and returning for the 2026 World Cup.
Scaloni’s Argentina record since 2019
Appointed in 2019, he has won 72% of his matches and lifted four consecutive trophies.
The US Homeland Security Secretary said he “danced for joy” after Iran’s World Cup elimination
Republican politician Markwayne Mullin said he had “interacted more with Iran than with any other qualified national team in the tournament.