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How Egypt Became the Arab World's Team
As Egypt continues its historic World Cup run, its victories are resonating far beyond the pitch, offering millions across the Arab world a rare moment…
Jul 6
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Karim Zidan
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Eleven Men and a Witch Doctor
Why black magic remains one of football's most enduring—and controversial—subjects.
Jul 2
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Karim Zidan
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The World Cup View From Gaza
While watching the World Cup, do not look past this view from Gaza, writes Khaled Beydoun, author of American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and…
Jun 29
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Khaled Beydoun
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Revenge of the Tunisian Frankenstein
Tunisia's humiliating World Cup campaign has made it a global punchline. But the real crisis runs far deeper than football.
Jun 27
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Karim Zidan
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The Bread and Football Project
A powerful artistic series on football and politics, by Iranian visual artist and poster designer Behnam Raeesian, who works at the intersection of…
Jun 25
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Behnam Raeesian
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For One Night, Egypt Had Something to Celebrate
After 92 years, Egypt secured its first World Cup win in Vancouver on Sunday night. It is a historic moment for a nation that has had very few reasons…
Jun 22
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Karim Zidan
25
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Two Flags, a Pair of Boots, and a Matador
Lamine Yamal’s World Cup boots were meant to honour his family roots. Instead, they ignited a debate in Spain over national identity, with critics…
Jun 20
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Karim Zidan
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The Album of the Disappeared
Ahead of the World Cup, Mexicans are creating Panini-style stickers to keep their forcibly disappeared loved ones in the public eye.
Jun 9
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Karim Zidan
17
3
Who Is This World Cup For?
As Vancouver gears up for the World Cup, Downtown Eastside residents are being displaced from their homes, and the city is deploying its largest police…
Jun 1
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Sharon Nadeem
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Red Card: An excerpt from Jules Boykoff's new book on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
In an excerpt from his new book, Jules Boykoff argues that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is "Trump’s principal accomplice when it comes to…
May 12
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Jules Boykoff
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The Empty Threat of a World Cup Boycott
Boycotts demand backbone, moral clarity, and a willingness to absorb real costs. European leaders have shown, time and again, that they possess none of…
Jan 28
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Karim Zidan
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Attending the 2026 World Cup? Right to jail
This is the true face of America. All Vance is doing is saying the quiet part out loud.
May 9, 2025
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Karim Zidan
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