Tag: 2026 World Cup

The World Cup ceasefire: not peace, but calendar management

Economy Emre Alkin - May 30, 2026.

When discussing the agreement between Iran and the United States, the first mistake markets tend to make is assuming that every ceasefire means peace. In the...

Will millions of football fans brave tough immigration controls to visit the US?

US Sharmila Devi - March 6, 2026.

The message could not be more stark from civil rights and immigrant welfare groups to the millions of fans thinking about attending the football World...

If the stands go empty: the own goals ICE is scoring against the U.S.

Economy Emre Alkin - January 17, 2026.

On paper, the 2026 World Cup—jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—is set to be not only the largest tournament in FIFA’s history...