Qatar World Cup 2022: U.S. President Joe Biden makes special phone call to players before USMNT vs. Wales game

Getty Images The United States men’s national team are preparing for their World Cup opener against Wales on Monday, and over the weekend the team received a special message of encouragement from President Joe Biden. The 46th President of the United States called coach Gregg Berhalter and the team on Friday night at approximately 11:30 … Read more

Qatar 2022 opening ceremony: World Cup mascots, BTS’ Jung Kook, Morgan Freeman and fireworks headline big show

Getty Images The 2022 FIFA World Cup is officially underway with 32 teams chasing one trophy in Qatar. Before Ecuador defeated tournament hosts Qatar 2-0 in the opener, actor Morgan Freeman and Korean pop star Jung Kook of BTS headlined the opening ceremony, which also featured a trip down memory lane with vintage mascots and … Read more

Qatar World Cup 2022: Sportswashing, security and soccer

Nov 15, 2022 Nearly 12 years later, it stands as a moment that defies logic. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter stood at a podium in Zurich, Switzerland, and prepped the convened dignitaries for the second World Cup host announcement of the night. Moments earlier, Russia had been awarded the 2018 World Cup, with Blatter lauding … Read more