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From tattoos to ancestral blessings, fans across Latin America turn soccer into a spiritual practice that binds families, fuels hope, and shapes cultural identity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Across Latin America, soccer fans weave devotion, ritual and identity into every match, treating the sport as a sacred practice that binds communities and honors legendary figures.
Lionel Messi, still not at peak fitness, has been named in Argentina’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, a move that underscores the coach’s confidence in the veteran’s enduring influence.
Lionel Messi's 2023 move to Inter Miami ignited a cultural shift in American soccer, blending on‑field brilliance with long‑term ownership ambitions and prompting league‑wide transformations.
A look at the defining moments that have shaped football’s greatest stage, from historic upsets to individual masterpieces.
An exploration of how soccer’s global passion mirrors religious devotion, uniting and dividing societies while shaping national identities.
A new free exhibition in Mexico City will display over 15,000 football items, including Pelé’s crown and jerseys from 90 national teams, running from late March to August 2026.
An exploration of how soccer transfers have transformed from isolated sporting moves into a global financial engine, driven by media, commerce, and regulation.
Argentina’s World Cup‑winning coach Lionel Scaloni blends quiet confidence with strategic reshaping as he prepares to defend the title amid internal challenges.
From factory towns to worldwide tournaments, football's history reflects the social and economic forces that shaped it, while FIFA's transformation reveals the challenges of governing a global sport.
Jean‑Marc Bosman’s 1995 case before the European Court of Justice reshaped football’s transfer system, fueling player mobility, sky‑high wages and a new era of commercialization, while his own life spiraled into tragedy.
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.
The Video Assistant Referee was introduced to correct clear errors, but instead it has sparked disputes, altered referee confidence and disrupted the celebration of goals. Recent incidents in Scotland and England illustrate how the system has failed to deliver on its original pledge.