New World Cup Rule Sends Off Two Latin American Players for Covering Their Mouths
Both players sent off under FIFA new covering the mouth rule at the 2026 World Cup are from Latin America,...
July 2, 2026Topic
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Bangladesh Cheers for Brazil: A World Cup Love Affair Since 1958
More than 16,000 kilometres from the pitch, millions of Bangladeshis cheer the Seleção as their own. Discover why this love...
July 1, 2026
When Africa Meets Latin America at the World Cup
Africa at the World Cup hits a record high: 9 of 10 teams reached the last 32, Cape Verde face...
July 1, 2026
A Mexico City Show Asks Who the World Cup Really Serves
A Mexico City exhibition on sportswashing reframes the World Cup, tracing how host governments from Berlin to Qatar have used...
July 1, 2026
Brazil Moves to Rein In World Cup Betting Ads on Three Fronts
Brazil is curbing betting ads during the World Cup, as the ad watchdog and Justice Ministry both target CazeTV, the...
June 28, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief for Sunday, June 28, 2026
Your Sunday guide to São Paulo: a mild weekend as the cold lifts, the car-free Avenida Paulista and Minhocão, Brazil...
June 28, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Sunday, June 28, 2026
Your Sunday guide to Rio: the pick of a warm 27°C beach weekend, Brazil vs Japan in the World Cup...
June 28, 2026
The World Cup’s Latin-Stacked Album Just Hit 336 Million Streams
The official World Cup album has crossed 336 million streams, with Shakira's Dai Dai in Spotify's global top ten, proof...
June 27, 2026
The World Cup Broke Its Attendance Record With Half-Empty Hotels
3,605,357 fans attended before the group stage ended — surpassing 1994's record with 48 matches still to play. See what's...
June 27, 2026