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The 2026 World Cup Is Over. Here’s How To Make It Even Better Next Time.
The World Cup may be over, but our quest to fix soccer goes on. From on-field rules and VAR to…
Baseball Is Being Watched More Than Ever. But Fewer People Are Falling in Love With It.
Streaming and sports betting are boosting the sport's viewership, but may not be creating the lifelong fans baseball needs for…
FIFA Changed Soccer’s Rules for Americans—and We Love It
How a few subtle rule changes made Americans fall in love with the game and obsess over the World Cup.
Trump’s World Cup Intervention Shows His Sore Loser Philosophy
The Trump administration sees sports as an extension of its underhanded political approach to foreign friends and foes alike.
The U.S. Could Eventually Win a Men’s World Cup—With Enough Immigration and Capitalism
The USMNT won't become a World Cup favorite overnight, but immigration, competition, and investment could improve its odds.
Donald Trump Just Demonstrated the Value of Birthright Citizenship
The next Folarin Balogun could be in a field that matters much more than a soccer pitch. America should not…
The World Cup Experience Lives Up to the Hype
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The Mob Used To Run Sports Betting. Now DraftKings and FanDuel Do.
How sports betting moved online and started a debate about its benefits and negatives.
You Can Root for Iran at the World Cup Without Rooting for the Iranian Regime
World Cup fans have shown that support for Iran's national team can coexist with opposition to the country's government.