The decision to reward the corrupt regime with the honor of hosting the cherished tournament is one more instance of the sport’s recent slide into shame.

In the sixth episode of TNR’s soccer podcast, we discuss a messy Copa América final, two exciting tournaments, and look ahead to the 2026 World Cup.

In the fifth episode of TNR’s soccer podcast, we discuss a shocking election in France, a predictable one in the U.K., and two exciting upcoming finals.

In the fourth episode of TNR’s soccer podcast, we discuss the collapse of U.S. soccer in the context of Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, a very weird attempted coup in Bolivia, and elections in the U.K. and France.

In the third episode of TNR’s soccer podcast, we discuss Ukraine’s exit from Euro 24, American soccer coverage, and the highs and lows of two weeks of nonstop soccer.

In the second episode of TNR’s soccer podcast, we recap the first week of Euro 2024 and preview the Copa América.

For the first time in years, a major international tournament feels free of political distractions. Enjoy it—it probably won’t last.

Introducing a new limited-series podcast about politics and power at the Euros and Copa América.

The Premier League returns for another season of footballing glory, financial excess, and existential crisis.

It wasn’t because they were “woke,” of course. There’s a much simpler explanation.

That’s ... not how that works.

The kingdom’s insatiable appetite and bottomless riches are remaking global culture.

The brutal kingdom had a very good, if not perfect, week.

He’s reportedly heading to Saudi Arabia to cash in—and help a murderous regime launder its reputation.

A growing array of shows hype up the feel-good drama of modern sports—while tuning out the controversy.

At the start of its third season, the show’s plucky underdog premise is wearing thin.

The Premier League needs to punish its most successful team if it wants to save itself from disrepute.

The English Premier League transformed itself into the predatory “Super League” that fans thought they had defeated.

A conversation with Ryan O’Hanlon, author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution”

The Qatar World Cup never should have happened. But there are signs that the world is finally waking up to the corrupt arrangements that brought it about.