World Cup

World Cup

Despite the dominance of Argentina and Brazil in both the marketplace and popular culture, Portugal supporters may occupy only a small corner of the consumer market, but they are not voiceless. Photo: Collected.

Football fandom, consumer culture, and the politics of visibility

A father's search for a Portugal football jersey reveals something larger than consumer choice. It exposes how markets determine which identities become visible, which preferences matter, and...

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One killed in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone

Marquinhos warned Brazil were improving all the time ahead of their World Cup last-32 clash with a dangerous Japan side. Photo: Collected.

Brazil strike confident tone ahead of Japan World Cup clash

Iran players react in frustration during their FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Egypt. Photo: Collected

Iran’s World Cup in the US: A disaster by design?

Cape Verde players and staff celebrate after the match as Cape Verde qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Photo: REUTERS

'Nothing is impossible,' says Cape Verde coach as World Cup knockouts with Argentina nears

Norway's players applaud fans with teammates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against France at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, US on 26 June 2026. REUTERS

Norway's gamble backfires on the scoresheet; but the strategy may still pay off

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How Iran can qualify for World Cup knockouts

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - Norway v France - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, US - 26 June, 2026 France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their third goal, completing his hat-trick REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

France debut Statue of Liberty-inspired away kit against Norway

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - Turkey v United States. Photo: Reuters

Turkey beat US 3-2 with last-gasp winner in dead rubber in LA

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Jordan v Algeria - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US - 22 June 2026 Algeria players celebrate after the match Photo: Courtesy

Algeria come from behind for 2-1 World Cup win over Jordan

Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'

Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'

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Neymar back in training with Brazil at World Cup

Iran supporter awaits kickoff as the spotlight falls on Iran at the World Cup. Photo: BSS

Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow