Despite some XL players, such as Norway’s 195cm Erling Braut Haaland, the average height of all the teams is strikingly similar.
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Thanks to its strong assets, substantial financial reserves, and sustained investment capacity, FIFA remains one of the most powerful sports organizations in the world.
The move is part of a longer history of obscuring and demonizing the Haitian Revolution and its leader, Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
Iran’s team faces a hostile reception from the US government and some of its brethren in the diaspora. Yet others hope the event will trump politics — for now.
An expanded tournament means traditionally strong nations may not all progress as far as usual at the World Cup.
The World Cup is selling football as inclusive and diverse. It’s not so for the African players migrating to play overseas.
The wild swings of dynamic pricing, ongoing accusations of FIFA corruption and questions of host-nation probity have created a huge backlash.
For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men’s team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.
Americans own dozens of elite European soccer teams – and are seeking changes to protect their investments.
Data science and machine learning algorithms can help us form probabilistic forecasts of things like sporting events.
Several so-called minnow nations are making their debuts at the World Cup. Will they add to the tournament or is it overkill?
Governing bodies treat racism as a public relations problem. Doing so lets the system perform action without real structural change.
This year’s World Cup will be the biggest ever – it also promises to be the most technologically advanced.
‘Soccer’ originated as a slang term in the 1880s and continues to be used around the world today. So why are some people squeamish about the term?
The heat stress players may face during the 2026 FIFA World Cup could negatively affect their performance and pose a threat to their health.
Public awareness campaigns around the World Cup and other sporting events are well intentioned – but not backed by research.
The author of a book chronicling the evolution of the global game explores the origins of association football.
Africa is finally ready to disrupt the global football status quo.
As FIFA comes to town with Saudi Aramco in tow, now is the time for Toronto City Council to revive discussions about banning fossil fuel advocacy ads.
While FIFA’s revenues have exploded as fans pay higher-than-ever prices, the relative share of money going to support global soccer development has decreased.
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Professor of AfroEurasian Sport, EM Lyon Business School
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Professor and Chair of Allied Health Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University
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