Category: World Cup (Soccer)

Kalshi to Become a World Cup Partner as It Pursues More Growth

The New York Times – Business:
The prediction market is betting that the association with the soccer tournament will help bolster betting volumes as it works toward an I.P.O.
U.S. World Cup Cities Are on a Counterdrone Spending Spree

The New York Times – Business:
FEMA has given cities and states $250 million to protect the World Cup from airborne threats. That equipment will remain in place after the tournament.
The New Wild Card on Travelers’ Itineraries: Uncertainty

Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.
FIFA Said to Be Close to TV Deal With Apple for New Tournament

The agreement would give the tech company worldwide rights for a monthlong World Cup-style competition between top teams set to take place next year.
Norway’s Lise Klaveness Is Calling Out FIFA From the Inside

Lise Klaveness is a rarity in soccer: a woman leading a national federation. But in pointing out her sport’s failures, she has made powerful enemies.
North America Got the 2026 World Cup. Now Who Will Get the Final?

A decision on which city will host the men’s 2026 World Cup final is expected in the fall. Leaders from the New York area are making their case, with Dallas and Los Angeles also in the running.
Investigators Clear Former U.S. Soccer Coach in 1992 Incident

The New York Times – Sports:
An inquiry found no reason U.S. Soccer could not rehire Gregg Berhalter as coach of the men’s national team. But investigators criticized the parents of a player for their part in the controversy.
Former Fox Employee Convicted of Bribery for Soccer Broadcast Deals

The New York Times – Sports:
The employee, Hernán López, and an Argentine marketing firm were accused of helping make illegal payments for rights to tournaments in South America.
Just Fontaine, Record-Setting French Soccer Star, Dies at 89

The New York Times – Sports:
His stellar career was cut short by injury, but he made his mark by scoring 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup.
In Troubled Times, the Sports World Offers a Necessary Salve

The New York Times – Sports:
Three months of athletic brilliance have offered reminders that the soulful, spiritual aspect of games has elevated them to something like a modern religious experience.
Pele’s TV Breakthrough Gave Soccer a Black Star

The New York Times – Sports:
Pelé’s reign atop the most popular sport on earth began in an era defined by political struggles against colonialism and racial inequity around the world.
Pelé, a Name That Became Shorthand for Perfection

The New York Times – Sports:
The best gauge of what Pelé meant to soccer is that he was synonymous with excellence even before people saw him play.