There is no secret that sports leagues, including soccer and the World Cup, have a Gen Z problem. Those born between 1997 and 2012 are much less involved in sports compared to other age groups. This includes both playing and being interested in watching games on TV. The statistics show that younger Gen Z kids, […]

The Qatar government conscripted hundreds of people to provide security for the upcoming World Cup. Among the civilians drafted are apparently diplomats that were overseas. Reuters reported that those called up mostly serve at military-style checkpoints near World Cup stadiums. These civilians are being trained to manage lines formed by people entering stadiums, frisk fans […]

As the World Cup approaches, fans from across the world are making their way to Qatar. Consequently, they want to figure out how much they are going to spend, as it is not necessarily a cheap affair. Outside of plane tickets, lodging and the actual game tickets, food and drink is among a traveler's highest […]

The England FA called on FIFA and Qatar to compensate migrant workers, and their families, injured or killed in World Cup preparations. Over the last several years, Qatar faced harsh criticism for his treatment of workers building stadiums. "We continue to push for the principle of compensation for the families of migrant workers who have […]

Kickoff times in Qatar for the World Cup 2022 are not exactly ideal for those watching in the United States. The time difference between the US Eastern Time Zone and Doha is seven hours. Naturally, FIFA schedules games based on the host country, not the million watching around the world. Therefore, the kickoff times in […]

For the first time in the competition's history, the World Cup 2022 is in November. Traditionally, the World Cup takes place during the summer months of June, July or August. However, once FIFA selected Qatar as the hosts for the 2022 iteration, organizers decided the summer temperatures would be too hot for the World Cup. […]

If you are seeking accommodations for the World Cup, hotels in Doha are probably your first thought. At the same time, the hundreds of thousands of fans making the trip to Qatar for the World Cup probably have the same idea. Therefore, options are somewhat limited in regards to where you can stay in Qatar. That […]

Recently we've shared that various soccer luminaries such as Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson has advocated a spring-to-fall schedule change in advance of the 2022 World Cup. Now we find out that UEFA itself is advancing well past the thinking stage. The British press is reporting that the English Premier League and Bundesliga are […]

Ok, it's time to revive the dead horse and ride it some more. Trust me, I don't want to but I have to. Since the December 2 vote to award Qatar the 2022 World Cup, I have made peace with the decision. While I still believe the country was not the best bid put forward […]

A week after the US loss of the 2022 World Cup, much ink and internet type has been spilled on whether the U.S. deserved the bid or was robbed, whether we American soccer fans have a false sense of entitlement or a shady process overwhelmed everything, and even whether U.S. soccer is ok without the […]

In the wake of Thursday's loss to Qatar in maybe the only place U.S. soccer can lose to them (the FIFA boardroom), many American soccer fans tried to rally their spirits by immediately turning their focus to the 2026 World Cup process. An initial glance at the state of play right now for the World […]