Editorial Cartoons

Red Card

Adam Zyglis Jul 9, 2026 Dig deeper

Editorial Cartoons

Soccer Rules

Dave Whamond Jul 6, 2026 Dig deeper

TD Original

Letter from ‘Tehrangeles’: Iran Plays Before a Divided Diaspora

Yann Perreau / Truthdig Jun 26, 2026 FIFA’s restrictions and rifts within the Iranian community turn a football match into something far larger than sport. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

World Cup Fever

Dave Whamond Jun 22, 2026 Dig deeper

Immigration

The World Cup Has Always Welcomed the World. Not This Time.

Nicolas Garon / FPIF Jun 15, 2026 With unprecedented visa restrictions, the Trump administration has made it difficult for fans and others to participate in this year's tournament. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

TD Column

The World Cup of Corruption

Chris Lord / Truthdig Jun 15, 2026 No longer limited to match-fixing, FIFA and the oddsmakers look to clean up in the age of the parlay. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Activism

ICE Will Be at the World Cup, but Organizers Are Ready

Victoria Valenzuela / Waging Nonviolence Jun 12, 2026 Communities in the tournament's host cities are holding know-your-rights trainings and ICE-free events to keep immigrants safe. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Take Me To Your Tickets

Christopher Weyant Jun 8, 2026 Dig deeper

Sports

Two Visions of the US Will Compete at the World Cup

Maria J. Stephan / Waging Nonviolence Jun 4, 2026 A big tent ‘No ICE in the Cup’ coalition is harnessing the energy surrounding the games to imagine a more free and democratic United States. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

Dreams of a World Cup Boon Turn Dark on Weak Fan Interest

Greg David / THE CITY May 12, 2026 FIFA predicted the New York area would take in $3 billion from the World Cup. But some official estimates say the city could lose money on the world’s biggest sporting event. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Military

What Does the World Cup Have to Do With Missile Defense?

Leah Schroeder, Stavroula Pabst / Responsible Statecraft Jan 26, 2026 Millions of spectators will serve as the ultimate test subjects as FIFA 2026 becomes a bonanza for defense and surveillance technology. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Sports

Playing Ban by Women’s World Cup Champions Rocks Spain

Dick Nichols / GreenLeft Sep 1, 2023 ‘#It’Sover’: playing ban by women’s soccer world cup champions rocks Spain, marking the end of impunity for machismo. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )