In early November, when FIFA, soccer’s governing body, announced a new annual Peace Prize to honor those who “have helped to unite people all over the world in peace,” the news was regarded as farce.
The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event on the planet—nothing else comes close. In 2022, the final between Argentina and France—where Lionel Messi finally lifted the trophy—pulled in a ...
The biggest sporting event in the world grows even larger next year as the 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to teams from 48 countries. The tournament will be played out at 16 sites in three countries — ...