What Jordan's ambassador wants you to think about while watching Messi - Live Updates - POLITICO

Dina Kawar is hoping Jordan's first-ever World Cup will get Americans see beyond its security challenges.

Vancouver learned to stop worrying and love mega-events - Live Updates - POLITICO

The city that defined modern anti-Olympic resistance has made its peace with the World Cup.

'Don't count on me to say bad words' - Live Updates - POLITICO

France's sports minister on Kylian Mbappé's political views, what scares her about snow and why she's not apologizing for PSG.

Poll: Americans draw a new line in the betting bonanza sweeping over Wall Street — politics.

A plurality of Americans believe betting on election outcomes should be illegal, The POLITICO Poll finds.

Canada's soft-power flex - Live Updates - POLITICO

A middle power tries to thirst-trap the world.

The happiest World Cup game - Live Updates - POLITICO

It’s not just about soccer. Follow live reporting on the politics, diplomacy, business and power plays surrounding the world’s biggest sporting event.

In the World Cup’s missing country, failure sparks bitter political battle - Live Updates - POLITICO

Giorgia Meloni’s government is keen to extend control over Italian football as fans mourn a third consecutive World Cup debacle.