FIFA World Cup
Vox’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup. The beautiful game, explained for both casual and die-hard soccer fans.
Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed a player after the World Cup. For weeks, he refused to resign.
Why we shouldn’t give up on reducing the climate impact of sports.
The number of foreign-born players at the World Cup is increasing. Here’s why.
The FIFA World Cup has highlighted Qatar’s laws and attitudes towards homosexuality.
And hurt thousands of migrant workers.
A new hyper-accurate technology and referees’ eternal quest for objectivity.
When you see hundreds of kicks, it’s possible to make some conclusions.
Migrant workers are the backbone of Qatar’s economy, but many are incredibly vulnerable.
The World Cup has exhibited Qatar’s soft power. Look closely to see its constraints.
The women and youth-led movement has proven hard to put down.
Since FIFA awarded the 2022 World Cup to Qatar in 2010, the tournament has been ensnared in a tangled web of scandals.
How to watch, whom to watch for, and the biggest news from the highly anticipated tournament.
The agony and ecstasy of a soccer penalty kick, explained with behavioral economics.
Lots of athletes fake falls and injuries. But soccer stars have honed the art.
How does the World Cup work? Who will win? And what’s the official song?
A trip inside the memory palace of the beautiful game.