Tag: World Cup 2026

  • Sports In Politics: FIFA 2030 World Cup Rights Sale

    UEFA has voted unanimously to boycott the 2030 World Cup if FIFA proceeds with selling media rights to private investors. This isn’t just a dispute over broadcasting contracts—it represents a fundamental corruption of how international sports governance should function, with implications for global tournaments and the principle of democratic accountability in international institutions.

  • The Most American Team on Earth

    The U.S. men’s national soccer team achieved a historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, showcasing a diverse roster of dual nationals. This celebration underscores the importance of the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship, positioning immigration as integral to American identity. The team’s success represents unity and the essence of belonging in America.

  • The World’s Game, America’s Gates: Foreign Policy, the World Cup, and Who Gets Left Outside

    Every four years, FIFA promises the same thing: football unites the world. It is a beautiful slogan, and it occasionally comes close to being true. Then the politics show up. The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup (co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico) is supposed to be the largest sporting event in human history,…