Russia and Qatar used the World Cup to soften their autocratic image on the global stage. Trump is using it to double down.

The president has anointed himself chair of next year’s lucrative sporting event, which was once entangled in the biggest sports bribe scandal in history. What could go wrong?

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.

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

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has changed the game by sinking its hooks into three U.S. sports franchises.

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

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.

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.

This tournament has been chaotic, breathtaking, tragic, and wonderful. How do we make sense of it?

The African nation’s Cinderella run through the tournament was entirely unexpected outside of Marrakech. Now, fans of underdogs are united under its banner.

Tomorrow, the United States Men’s National Team plays the Netherlands in a must-win game. Is this the start of a beautiful rivalry?

No, it is not going to win the World Cup (this year), but it is fun as hell.

Iran’s players made a bold protest statement the other day. But like it or not, on the pitch, they represent national glory in which the regime wants to bathe.

Soccer’s governing body is destroying the World Cup—but for once, the comically corrupt organization is getting called out for its sins.

The next few weeks will be a constant reminder that the biggest tournament in the sports world should never have been awarded to Qatar.

As Saudi Arabia’s takeover of English soccer club Newcastle proves, the media is highly susceptible to sportswashing by corrupt regimes.

Even if the breakaway competition fails, it illustrates that the beautiful game was long ago captured by the rich.

The party has the money and machinery. Why is so little of it going toward Hispanic outreach?