Why 48 teams in the expanded FIFA World Cup could be a win for football
From 2026 there will be more teams, more matches - and more tickets sold.
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How Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged 2034 World Cup bid could weaken Fifa’s human rights demands
Saudi Arabia is on track to host the football World Cup in 2034, raising concern among human rights campaigners.
Russia’s World Cup was a success – now normal service resumes
Pussy Riot were the exception – most opposition activists decided protest would be counter-productive during the tournament.
How Latin America dropped the ball at the Women’s World Cup
Unfortunately for many teams, incredible talent is not, on its own, enough to bring about success.
Women’s World Cup preview: what you need to know
The players, matches and teams to watch for Canada 2015.
World Cup 2022: what the dream of football success means to migrants
Football provides a ‘possible dream’ for people in a precarious immigration situation.
CONIFA: how the ‘other World Cup’ is helping unrecognised nations through football
The tournament featured teams from Tibet, North Cyprus, the Isle of Man and many more.
Home advantage makes Brazil the favourite to win World Cup
The “home advantage” is a well known phenomenon in sporting circles with home teams consistently winning more than 50% of sporting contests. But how exactly does playing at home help Brazil and disadvantage…
Women’s World Cup: choking under pressure is common – here’s how to avoid it
A sport psychologist on how sportspeople are taught to handle high-pressure situations.
Why every company should embrace the World Cup
The true bane of an organisation is a lack of engagement and job satisfaction among its employees. World Cup mania could actually help.
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