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FIFA staged separate World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and US in 2026. Photo: Reuters

Football, power and politics: The World Cup beyond the pitch

Every four years, we hear the same phrase: Keep politics out of football. It might sound very simple to you, but it also ignores history. Wonder how?

Norway's players applaud fans with teammates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against France at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, US on 26 June 2026. REUTERS

Norway's gamble backfires on the scoresheet; but the strategy may still pay off

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How Iran can qualify for World Cup knockouts

KidSuper Designs Neymar Jr.’s PUMA FUTURE Boot For World Cup 2026. Photo: Collected.

Neymar debuts Brazil-inspired Puma Future 9 boots ahead of World Cup knockout stage

Vargas, Manzambi strike as Switzerland top group with 2-1 victory over Canada

Vargas, Manzambi strike as Switzerland top group with 2-1 victory over Canada

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Most penalties scored in Fifa World Cup history

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Fifa World Cup: Oldest goal scorers of all time

FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino Press Conference - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 10, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA World Cup trophy during the press conference. Photo: Reuters/Henry Romero

Infantino says World Cup hydration breaks purely sporting, not commercial

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Most red cards in Fifa World Cup history

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Toffee faces subscriber backlash after Argentina match streaming disruption

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

2026 Fifa World Cup: Highest-paid managers

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Jordan v Algeria - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US - 22 June 2026 Algeria players celebrate after the match Photo: Courtesy

Algeria come from behind for 2-1 World Cup win over Jordan

Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'

Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'