How FIFA Silenced a World Cup Armband Campaign European teams had planned to highlight inclusivity on soccer’s biggest stage. They blinked when the sport’s governing body flexed its muscles.
To Get the Best Perks at the World Cup, You Have to Be a V.V.I.P. Every sports venue has its own tiered system of luxury. The World Cup in Qatar is providing a reminder that there is always a higher level.
Qataris Say Criticism of Country Amid World Cup Is Rooted in Stereotypes Many in the country say the barrage of criticism about its human rights record and the exploitation of migrant workers is laced with discrimination and hypocrisy.
A Contentious World Cup Concerns about corruption and human rights loom over a typically joyous sporting event.
Welcome to the Joy-Free World Cup Soccer’s biggest championship is supposed to be a celebration. So why is everyone so unhappy?