Real Madrid Secures Third Straight Intercontinental Basketball Cup in 1978
On June 24, 1978, Real Madrid edged Obras Sanitarias 104‑103 in the final of the Intercontinental Basketball Cup, completing a three‑year championship streak.
Jun 23, 2026
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‘Game and Glory’ Explores the Soul of Soccer Ahead of the 2026 World Cup
From family‑inherited chants in Montevideo to the disciplined terraces of Tokyo, from the near‑religious fervor in Buenos Aires to the historic loyalty in London, ‘Game and Glory’ reveals how soccer shapes identity across continents.
Jun 15, 2026
Andrés Cantor’s Enduring Echo in American Soccer Broadcasting
A look at how Andrés Cantor’s early love for soccer, his iconic goal calls, and decades at Telemundo have cemented his legacy in U.S. sports media.
Jun 11, 2026
When the Pitch Becomes a Political Arena: Argentina’s Football-Politics Legacy
An examination of how Argentine football clubs have intertwined with politics, from early anarchist movements to the rise of club-born leaders.
Jun 11, 2026
The Cost of the Beautiful Game: How 2026 World Cup Tickets Are Redefining Fan Access
The 2026 World Cup’s soaring ticket prices and FIFA’s pricing strategy spark debate over soccer’s accessibility, fan experience and the balance between commercial growth and grassroots roots.
Jun 11, 2026
Latino Roots and the Fight for Inclusion in U.S. Soccer Ahead of the 2026 World Cup
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws near, the story of Latino players, fans, and cultural traditions in American soccer reveals both historic triumphs and ongoing challenges.
Jun 8, 2026
Objects of Glory: A Football Odyssey
The Jumex Museum presents a landmark exhibition featuring Pelé’s cleats, Maradona’s jersey and other historic pieces, running July 10–August 30, 2026, with free admission and a partnership spanning Qatar and global museums.
Jun 6, 2026
Joe Connor’s Three‑Year Quest to Experience Soccer in Every 2026 World Cup Nation
Over three years Joe Connor traveled to more than 200 countries, witnessing soccer from stadium spectacles to street pick‑up games, and discovered how the beautiful game stitches together disparate societies.
Jun 3, 2026
SI’s 48‑Artist World Cup Cover Project Unites Global Talent
Sports Illustrated will release 48 specially commissioned covers for the 2026 World Cup, each crafted by an artist connected to a participating team, celebrating the joy, diversity and community that football inspires.
May 21, 2026
The Political Pulse of Latin American Football
From the stadiums of Buenos Aires to the pitches of Rio, football in Latin America serves as a stage for political expression, economic disparity, and cultural identity.
May 20, 2026