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2026 FIFA World Cup

Messi’s Brace Propels Argentina into Knockouts, Writing a New Chapter of History Against Austria

By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) A missed penalty. Then, two magical goals. And finally, a new horizon in football history. Driven by Lionel Messi’s record-shattering brace, reigning world champions Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 to secure their spot in the knockout…

FIFA World Cup: A Global Festival Losing the Human Beauty of Football?

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal As the world struggles with wars, humanitarian crises, and growing uncertainty, another kind of battle captures global attention: the FIFA World Cup. Here, nations compete not with weapons but with footballs, chasing glory, pride, and a…

Who Governs the Game? FIFA, Democracy, and the Limits of Public Power

In order to understand how the international community could realistically pressure FIFA to move the 2026 World Cup out of the United States, I found myself examining FIFA’s broadcasting agreements and financial structure. What I discovered was not simply a…

Black Alliance for Peace Calls On International Community to Boycott the 2026 World Cup Games Scheduled for the United States

As the world turns its eyes to the United States for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 12, the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) is demanding that the international community do the opposite: look away, and…

When the Mirror Was Ignored: FIFA 2026 and the Culture of Humiliation

International sporting events are often presented as celebrations of our shared humanity. They are meant to transcend borders, politics, religion, and conflict. For a few weeks, the world gathers around a common language of play, where talent, effort, and teamwork…