Off Topic The upside to Canada being knocked out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Heading into the Canada versus Australia Women’s World Cup match on July 31, I thought about who I should cheer for. As a proud... The ConversationAugust 4, 2023
Off Topic Looking back on the 2022 FIFA World Cup: A tournament of surprises & controversy After a month of football, the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar has concluded with Argentina beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout... The ConversationDecember 19, 2022
Off Topic The Qatar World Cup is beaming misogyny around the world One of the fundamental questions relating to the 2022 World Cup being hosted by Qatar is what message this gives to women and girls... The ConversationNovember 25, 2022
Off Topic Why Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is priceless – and unforgettable Football has “The Catch,” baseball has “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World,” and basketball has “The Block.” For soccer, it is Diego Maradona’s “Hand... The ConversationNovember 21, 2022
Videos Cincinnati’s IShowSpeed gears up for “World Cup” with new anthem World Cup 2022 is nearly here and anticipation is building around the globe. The 32-team tournament is just over a week away, taking place... DJ BluetecNovember 10, 2022
Around the Web Toronto, Vancouver to be Canadian host cities for FIFA World Cup 2026 Nothing like a Friday morning to-do list to suddenly make things feel real. The cities of Toronto and Vancouver got the parties started on... DJ BluetecJune 17, 2022
Off Topic Heading to the FIFA World Cup impacts Canadian identity — and helps us play on a bigger political field On March 27, the Canadian men’s national soccer team defeated Jamaica on a below-freezing afternoon in Toronto. That win guaranteed the team’s qualification for... The ConversationApril 1, 2022