It's hot. Maybe too hot. - Live Updates - POLITICO

The locations of several stadiums across the U.S. and Mexico, as well as the peak-summer timing of the World Cup, are expected to put players and fans at risk of overheating.

Visa chaos frustrates soccer fans - Live Updates - POLITICO

A growing number of international soccer fans say chaotic visa procedures are keeping them from attending World Cup matches in the United States.

Europe's top sports official talks Panini stickers and World Cup picks - Live Updates - POLITICO

POLITICO caught up with European Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef in Brussels last week to get his top tips for the World Cup.

The small-town voters deciding the UK’s future are demanding change, our focus group found

Residents are deeply frustrated with politics — and some would rather burn the system down than back Labour candidate Andy Burnham to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Not another political World Cup - Live Updates - POLITICO

Headaches abound for FIFA as the biggest sporting event in the world kicks off in North America.