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The BookKeeper — Exploring FIFA’s finances: Where the money comes from and where it goes
“Every dollar goes back to the development of football.”So said FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Mexico City on June 10,…
Has three winning hosts supercharged this World Cup? Was Neymar worth the risk? Day eight recap
Mexico have become the first team to book their place in the World Cup knockout stage — and with their…
The first round of World Cup games is over: Best team, player, worst prediction and who will win?
The first round of World Cup games is over — featuring 24 matches, 75 goals, and one Lionel Messi.There is…
World Cup hydration breaks? No thanks, say The Athletic’s readers
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.Of all the things FIFA expected to…
Iranian team criticizes World Cup organization, says Gianni Infantino has promised to help
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Two Iranian players and head coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized World Cup organizers for travel restrictions that they…
Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day one of the tournament
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.The 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico…
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