The New York Times

Tackling the Politics of the World Cup

The soccer tournament has brought a flood of political story lines. By Patricia Mazzei Patricia Mazzei has reported from three 2026 World Cup matches. The 2026 World Cup, which hit its halfway point ...
Forbes

Why The 2026 World Cup Will Be About Much More Than A Commercial Bonanza

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professor of AfroEurasian Sport, geopolitical of sport specialist. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
CNN

Trump wanted to star at the World Cup, but politics may spoil the party

But the 2026 World Cup finals that open on Thursday may serve to highlight the discord of his politics more than his enthusiasm for the beautiful game. While Trump may be looking for a new chance to ...
Washington Examiner

Hungary at the center of world politics as dramatic election approaches

The Sword of Damocles dangles over the head of Hungary’s leader as the Sunday election threatens to unseat him after more than a decade and a half of governance. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz ...
The New York Times

It Isn’t Just the U.S. The Whole World Has Soured on Climate Politics.

How do we think about the climate future, now that the era marked by the Paris Agreement has so utterly disappeared? Credit...Photo illustration by Lola Dupre Supported by By David Wallace-Wells Ten ...