- The Oriundi Phenomenon and Athenian Diplomacy: Five paradoxical tales from the 1934 FIFA World Cup
15.04.26 10:00The second edition of the FIFA World Cup, hosted by Italy in 1934, marked a pivotal shift from romantic athleticism to an era of cold sporting pragmatism and political posturing

Thirteen nations—many of which had braved a perilous transatlantic voyage—became the pioneers of a tournament that would change sport forever.

France delivered a confident and composed performance in Washington

he qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway, with 19 nations already securing their place at the expanded 48-team tournament

The Norway National Team completed a flawless qualifying campaign

For Ukraine, all hopes now rest on the upcoming showdown with Iceland in Warsaw

France, currently sitting third in the FIFA World Ranking, have officially secured their status as a top-seeded team for the 2026 World Cup draw

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