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Gaza Soccer Player Who Dreamed of Competing in World Cup Can Now Barely Watch It
Mohammed Khaled Afana suffered a life-changing injury while attempting to obtain flour from an aid distribution point.
FIFA Proposes Opening Match Between Israel and Palestine for Youth Tournament
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has long been accused of currying favor with Trump and other autocrats.
Anti-Austerity Protests Rock World Cup Kick-Off in Mexico
The mothers of disappeared people have also been protesting, trying to reach the stadium, says José Luis Granados Ceja.
Somali Referee Denied US Entry for World Cup Gets Hero’s Welcome Back Home
The Trump administration baselessly accused the award-winning referee of having “terror” ties.
Scared of ICE, Angry at Trump, and Facing Red Tape, Many Are Skipping World Cup
Hotel bookings lag in all US host cities, and in several a majority of hotel owners say the tournament is a “non-event.”
FIFA Is Legitimizing Israeli Clubs That Play in Illegal West Bank Settlements
The football governing body promised to investigate illegal Israeli settlement clubs — but then allowed them to play on.
Iran’s Soccer Team Says US Revoked Its Ticket Allocation Ahead of World Cup
The US has posed numerous obstacles for Iran’s soccer team, and is now restricting other participants.
World Cup Players Say FIFA Heat Policies Fall Short Amid Climate Crisis Threat
In addition to heat mitigation, players are demanding that FIFA take proactive steps to address the climate crisis.
FIFA-Backed “Board of Peace” Plan for Gaza Stadium Ignores Needs of Palestinians
How can recreational projects be proposed when even the most basic foundations of life have not yet been rebuilt?
Trump’s Advice for Iran to Skip World Cup “for Their Safety” Leads to Questions
Iran had already decided not to take part in the World Cup in North America this summer, citing the US’s attacks.