Soccer Archives - Page 2 of 34

By politicsofsport

June 14, 2026

Via Defector, a look at the state of sportswashing in soccer: On Dec. 5, 2025, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented Donald Trump with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, nominally for Trump's "tireless efforts to bring [...]

Can a World Cup Host Score a Political Goal?

By politicsofsport

June 12, 2026

Via GZero, a look at whether a World Cup host can obtain political objectives: The festival of football is finally here: the 2026 World Cup kicks off today, with the United States, Mexico, and Canada hosting [...]

Brazil’s Vini’s Lonely, Galvanic Fight Against Racism in Global Soccer

By politicsofsport

June 10, 2026

Via the New York Magazine's Intelligencer, an article on one football superstar's lonely, galvanic fight against racism: In the 49th minute of the first leg of a Champions League knockout game between Benfica and Real [...]

World Cup 2026: A ‘Sportswashing’ Bonanza, Brought to You by Saudi Aramco

By politicsofsport

June 9, 2026

Via ImpactAlpha, commentary on the sportswashing implications of World Cup 2026: Football (soccer to us Yanks) is “the beautiful game.” The sport’s best players combine physical grace, mental agility, and joy on the [...]

As Long as There Is Football: The Game Lives on In Palestine

By politicsofsport

June 6, 2026

Via Equator, commentary on how - despite Palestine's pitches being in ruins - the game lives on: Palestine will not be at the 2026 World Cup. The national team has never qualified for the competition, because producing a [...]

Haiti’s World Cup Team Brings Rare Unity To Nation Beset By Crisis

By politicsofsport

May 29, 2026

Via CNN, a look at how the World Cup is bringing rare unity to Haiti: When gangs set fire to the FIFA Goal Center in Haiti’s capital this year, it wasn’t just a key sports ground that went up in flames. It was the [...]

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