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Shattering the Script: Inside Football’s Greatest Underdog Miracles
Football loves an underdog story, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup just gave possibly the sport's story of the year. Of course, I am talking about Cape Verde, a nation of just 500,000 people, which entered the tournament ranked outside the top 60 in the world to face three previous world champions in Spain (3rd), Uruguay (11th), and Argentina (1st). Yet, they completely threw the numbers out the window, keeping clean sheets against Spain and Saudi Arabia, drawing 2-2 with Uruguay,
Andrew Song
Jul 154 min read


The Scarcity Game: How FIFA Turns the World Cup into a 2.8 Billion Dollar Empire
The Azteca Stadium: "Like being in a bee's nest" credits: Ivan Pierre Aguirre June 12, Mexico City stadium, Wilton Sampaio’s sharp whistle marks the end of the 4-year-long wait for the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world’s greatest sporting event. With the rising global football fervor and zeal sparked by this historical tournament, massive commercial revenues and opportunities undoubtedly ensue. By the end of the festivities in late July, FIFA expects this edition
Ruize Zhang
Jul 103 min read
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