Plus, another World Cup raises human rights fears.
Critics objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.
An agreement with the London-based streaming company DAZN came just a day before the draw for the inaugural event and after other networks balked at FIFA’s demands.
The violence took place after some fans were unhappy with the referee’s decision and stormed the pitch, according to witnesses.
The military government said 56 people had been killed, but local media reported that the death toll could be as high as 100.
An unpublished report on the soccer governing body’s responsibility for migrant workers recommends that it should compensate those harmed.
Gianni Infantino has tied his legacy to the 32-team tournament, even inscribing his name on the trophy. Its success is far from guaranteed.
Many have used an old word to refer to recent events. Is it accurate?
The Red Bulls and the New York City Football Club face one another on Saturday. Much of the metro area is blasé, but the fan bases are frothing.
Tras décadas reportando sobre fútbol, tres meses ayudando a entrenar a un equipo de niños menores de 7 años fueron una revelación.
After decades reporting on soccer, three months helping to coach a team of children under age 7 came as a revelation.
Esto es lo que el fútbol, una reciente incursión como entrenador y años de escribir esta columna enseñaron a nuestro periodista sobre el juego, y sobre sí mismo.
Thoughts from the former head of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, who was also a former senator and the first Indigenous person in Manitoba to become a judge.
What soccer, a recent foray into coaching and years of writing this newsletter taught our columnist about the game, and himself.
Institutions meant to promote civility, from soccer to song, have come under severe stress from rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant politics.
After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.
So far, 62 people have been detained in connection with unrest surrounding a soccer match as officials said they continue to investigate antisemitic attacks, as well as incendiary behavior by both sides.
After a 26-year run, the voice of the broadcaster’s popular soccer highlights show will leave at the end of the 2025 season, the network said Tuesday.
El jueves hubo decenas de detenciones tras un partido de fútbol en Ámsterdam. Funcionarios de Israel y Países Bajos dijeron que los seguidores de un equipo israelí sufrieron ataques antisemitas.
Rec league sports are a cure for much of what ails us. Really.
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Anti-vaccine harassment cannot stand.
Plus Argentina beat Croatia to advance to the World Cup finals.
Plus, China’s sluggish economy and the arrest of the Lockerbie bombing suspect.
Plus China cracks down on protests and the U.S. pledges more aid to Ukraine.
Plus Ukraine updates, a U.S.-Iran World Cup preview and a “She Said” interview.
Plus Saudi Arabia defeats Argentina, Australia loses to France and lockdowns spread across China.
Plus Iranian players protest at the World Cup and “Neighbours” will start filming again.
On the pleasures and pains of joining up with other people after a long, quiet time in the Covid doldrums.
One prize for Seattle’s Concacaf Champions League title was a chance to face some of the world’s best clubs. When are those games? “No clue,” one FIFA official said.