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Qatar's Prison Sentences for Protesters Is a Reminder That "Sportswashing" Is Nothing New

We have never known sports without sportswashing. It's time we accepted this.

The Best US Men’s Soccer Player We’ve Ever Seen Is Sick of American Disinterest

Christian Pulisic definitely has a point. But should a Wednesday-night friendly in Cincinnati cost $100?

A Non-Soccer Fan’s Guide to the World Cup Sites in Qatar

Our writer went to Qatar to preview the host city for the world's biggest sporting event and (maybe) learned to love the beautiful game in the process

Poland, Czech Republic and Sweden All Refuse to Play Russia in World Cup Qualifiers

The four countries were slated to compete for a spot at the tournament

Brazil-Argentina World Cup Qualifier Halted Over COVID Concerns

This international break was already a headache, and now it's even more so

Could the World Cup Become a Biennial Event?

Arsene Wenger is the latest soccer VIP to support the plan

Kenyan Who Wrote About Plight of Migrant Workers Detained in Qatar

Supporters say Qatari security forces detained Malcolm Bidali and have not provided information on his whereabouts

Report: 6,500 Workers Have Died in Advance of Qatar World Cup

"The Guardian" estimates an average of 12 migrant workers have died each week for the last decade

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Biggest Upset in World Cup History? Saudi Arabia Stuns Argentina 2-1.

Argentina entered play at the World Cup in Qatar on a 36-match unbeaten streak

Ex-Employee Says Twitter Has a 50% Chance of a Major Crash During the World Cup

A former worker at the social media company now owned by Elon Musk thinks there's a good chance of a crash or other serious issues

Maurice Edu Reveals His World Cup Expectations for the USMNT

We chatted with the former U.S. Men’s National Team star before the Americans kick off in Qatar

Qatar Cuts Planned Payments to "Fan Leader Network" Members

This comes on the heels of the "no beer at stadiums" decision

To No One’s Surprise, Qatar Just Banned Alcohol at World Cup Stadiums

The move comes just days after beer vendors were forced to relocate

Your World Cup Primer: Star Players, Key Games and Every Team's Chances

We break down the biggest storylines every fan needs to know before matches begin on Sunday

Speaking With Andrés Cantor, Whose “Gooooooal” Call Is the Soundtrack to the World Cup

We chatted with the Argentina-born announcer who became a phenomenon in America during the World Cup in '94

This Unofficial Map Will Help You Find a Drink at the World Cup

The Qatar Alcohol Map is a boozy resource for visiting soccer fans

Every FIFA World Cup 2022 Kit, Ranked

32 teams. 64 kits. One winner.

Meet Your World Cup Squad: USMNT Is Loaded With Potential

A layman's guide to the most promising American men's national team we've seen in a long time

Can Ted Lasso Save EA Sports?

Better graphics is nice. But playing as AFC Richmond is a revelation.

Excerpt: Soccer Legend Diego Maradona's Last Interview

The finale of "Diego Maradona: The Last Interview" is the final interview the Argentina legend gave before his 2020 death

Could FIFA’s “Please No Politics” Letter Be More Out of Touch?

Once again, world football's spineless governing body refuses to take a stand

It’ll Be Very Difficult to Drink at This Year’s World Cup

Host country Qatar has pretty much banned alcohol consumption inside the stadiums

FIFA Will Use AI and Advanced Tracking Cameras to Help Make Offsides Calls at the World Cup

You'll see this tech at the 2022 World Cup. So why can't other sports utilize the same AI-assisted technology?

The Future of Broadcasting Soccer Has Big Implications for All Sports

Apple's Major League Soccer deal is just the beginning