To subscribe, click here. It now feels like we’re well underway in the World Cup with matches coming thick and fast. After the USA’s dominating win yesterday (more on that here), attention turns to an exciting fixture list for Saturday.

In an article published Monday, CNN framed the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a potential “make or break” moment for the alcohol industry, which is grappling with slowing consumption and shifting drinking habits in key markets.

After Cape Verde's surprising World Cup draw against favorite Spain, goalkeeper Vozinha complained that his mother could not afford the U.S. visa and therefore had to stay home. Now the U.S. State Department says it is actively helping the family.

Kansas City is betting big. Betting almost $200 million, in fact, that hosting the World Cup will transform this midwestern hub into a global tourist destination. It’s a heady proposition. Already, the tournament has been dubbed the “World Cup of Chaos” over immigration fights and exorbitant ticket prices.

Has she never been to the south? The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, but some of the best content of the tournament has come from international fans visiting the United States for the first time. North America is the host of the tournament this year,