A quiet World Cup rule change could become a loud controversy in the final group-stage games

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The battle of Nuremberg: A World Cup classic remembered for chaos and controversy

The 2006 FIFA World Cup match between Portugal and the Netherlands, known as ‘The Battle of Nuremberg’, saw a record four red ...

Outside Iran vs. Egypt, the World Cup was almost beside the point

Protests, Pride and a divided Iranian diaspora turned a World Cup night in Seattle into something far bigger than a match.

World Cup jerseys have morphed into wearable political controversies

As rabid fans pack stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, some of the tournament’s most contentious issues are not related to ...

The Conversation: The World Cup controversy

The World Cup is underway, but controversy still dominates the Conversation. Newsweek readers share their views.

Raissa Bellini Fires Back at World Cup Outfit Critics: “I Was Fully Dressed”

Raissa Bellini has heard all the criticisms, all the calls for FIFA to ban her, and all the controversy around her World Cup ...

World Cup fans are missing games after their resale tickets fall through

The ordeal has left fans forced to either miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or scramble to find new tickets, often ...

World Cup VAR review: Why didn't Canada get a penalty vs. South Africa?

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR ...