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A Wave of Demolition
Since winning the bid to host the 2030 World Cup, Morocco has been razing neighborhoods in an attempt to spruce up its cities for the millions of projected visitors it will see. But residents report being given short notice and paltry compensation when their homes are demolished.
The Mirror of the World Cup
Foreign soccer fans fell in love with America during the World Cup, from Boston to Lawrence, Kansas. Americans, in turn, loved watching the viral videos those visitors made about their adventures here. What might Americans learn about their own country from this summer romance?
The Ghosts of the 1982 Falklands War Haunt the Argentina-England Match
When Argentina and England square off in the World Cup, it is much more than a game of soccer — it unearths a long history between the two nations and conjures the ghosts of the 1982 Falklands war. That history weighs heavily on Argentines.
Latin American Fans Are Turning Their Backs on Argentina
In Qatar 2022, Argentina could count on the support of the rest of the region. This time the tide has turned, with many rooting against their neighbor.
What Happens to the World Cup When the World Can’t Attend?
There are growing concerns that Trump’s immigration policies could prevent both players and fans from traveling to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the 2026 World Cup, both to be hosted in the U.S., raising broader questions about access to major sporting events.
Messi’s Crowning Moment Became a Cultural Lightning Rod
In one fell swoop, a symbol of honor and hospitality was transmogrified into another lightning rod of the culture war surrounding this World Cup. The bisht does not have any of the usual negative connotations surrounding other Arab and Muslim symbols like the hijab. It is only Arab. And that association in and of itself is enough to indicate an inherent flaw and tarnish.
The Emotional Complexity of Morocco’s World Cup Success
Yet the visceral nature of the emotional response to Morocco’s campaign cannot be denied, the feeling that something deeper than simply belonging to the Global South is at play.