The 2026 World Cup’s Promise of Unity Is Tested by Cost and Conflict
The first World Cup to feature 48 teams and 104 matches is set across three nations, but rising expenses and restrictive travel policies are reshaping who can attend.
Jun 8, 2026
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FIFA Recognizes Afghanistan’s Women’s Refugee Football Team
The global governing body has amended its rules to allow Afghan refugee women to represent their country on the world stage, a rare triumph amid systematic repression.
May 12, 2026