What to make of the Socceroos’ World Cup squad? It says plenty about which areas produce elite players – and the regions that miss out.
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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.
Instead of bringing people together, the World Cup is in danger of being remembered for the climate of exclusion and fear generated by one of its host nations.
An expanded tournament means traditionally strong nations may not all progress as far as usual at the World Cup.
Test your knowledge of the beautiful game with this special World Cup trivia quiz based on The Conversation’s articles.
The wild swings of dynamic pricing, ongoing accusations of FIFA corruption and questions of host-nation probity have created a huge backlash.
The soccer was superb but the 1994 World Cup in the US is also remembered for multiple controversies.
Technology increasingly promises to make talent identification more efficient and more objective. But can talent can be reduced to numbers and can AI be bias-free?
Data science and machine learning algorithms can help us form probabilistic forecasts of things like sporting events.
In 1976, fans could score a ticket to the MLB All-Star Game for $6. In 2026, tickets start at over $200.
One of the most effective heat-mitigation strategies requires no ice, no towels and no new technology: avoid playing at the hottest time of day.
Several so-called minnow nations are making their debuts at the World Cup. Will they add to the tournament or is it overkill?
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?
More matches, smaller nations, significant rule changes – the 2026 World Cup will be vastly different to the 1994 version in the US.
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.
Rather than a tourism event, Canada should use the 2026 FIFA World Cup spotlight to attract international talent and convert them into residents and economic contributors.
Canada’s tourism industry enters the summer riding one of the strongest years on record, but high airfares, rising fuel costs and a troubled geopolitical climate could change this year’s outlook.
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.
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