Science blames the scorching hot temperatures on global warming, but will sports reporters make the climate connection?

As players and fans arrive in an unfriendly United States for the quadrennial soccer spectacle, civil society organizations are mounting an effort to keep visitors safe.

The tournament, which starts on Thursday, has already been defined by greed and xenophobia. But there’s still something beautiful worth celebrating.

Can soccer still unite people across borders, class, and cultures in an increasingly authoritarian world?

Travel bans, ICE fears, and astronomical costs are ruining the tournament before it begins—not that Trump or Gianni Infantino care.

The life of FIFA’s founder shows that global soccer’s governing organization’s willingness to embrace brutal regimes was baked in from the start.

Russia and Qatar used the World Cup to soften their autocratic image on the global stage. Trump is using it to double down.

If put into effect, it could jeopardize future events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.