Tag: Soccer

The group B match between Morocco and Iran at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Beltway Confidential

Iran and Morocco’s World Cup match is a tale of grass-based soccer and desert-based conflict

Tom Rogan · June 15, 2018 4:27 pm

Iran, Morocco meet at soccer’s World Cup amid diplomatic fallout

Anna Giaritelli · June 15, 2018 3:32 pm

Delegates of Canada, Mexico and the United States celebrate after winning a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup at the FIFA congress in Moscow, Russia.

Trump revels in World Cup win: ‘We never fail’

Caitlin Yilek · June 15, 2018 11:33 am

Editorial: The World Cup, Sans Team USA

The Editors · June 15, 2018 10:05 am

The 6 Best Rivalries at the 2018 World Cup

Orrin Konheim · June 15, 2018 9:05 am

Understanding the‘Beautiful Game’

Alan Jacobs · June 15, 2018 7:04 am

Beltway Confidential

Rick Scott cuts the first World Cup-themed political ad of 2018

David Freddoso · June 14, 2018 12:22 pm

The Substandard on Hockey, Soccer, and Parades!

TWS Podcast · June 13, 2018 5:14 pm

FILE - In this March 11, 2018, file photo, fans wait for an MLS soccer match between D.C. United and Atlanta United in Atlanta. A FIFA evaluation committee wrapped up its visit to Atlanta on Wednesday, checking out possible venues for the 2026 World Cup. The committee toured Mercedes-Benz Stadium, one of the proposed venues for the joint bid from the United States, Canada and Mexico. The visit also included stops at the Georgia World Congress Center, which could presumably serve as the media headquarters, as well as Atlanta United's suburban training facility.

Beltway Confidential

The 2026 World Cup isn’t worth it

Tom Joyce · June 13, 2018 4:53 pm

FILE - In this Sunday, July 13, 2014 file photo, German players reach out to touch the trophy after the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Morocco will bid to host the 2026 World Cup, giving a joint bid from North America some competition. The Morocco Football Federation announced its intention to bid on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 the deadline for countries to express their interest.

Beltway Confidential

After the Qatar debacle, a North American World Cup is what FIFA needs

Siraj Hashmi · June 13, 2018 4:10 pm

Delegates of Canada, Mexico and the United States celebrate with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, after winning a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup.

US, Canada, Mexico win hosting duties for the 2026 World Cup

Katelyn Caralle · June 13, 2018 12:34 pm

Why You Should Root For Mexico (and 9 Other Teams) in the World Cup

Orrin Konheim · June 13, 2018 10:28 am