The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Instead of paying $150 for NJ Transit tickets to get to the stadium, some Europeans online are suggesting a scenic stroll through New Jersey’s interstates and swamps.
Category: World Cup (Soccer)
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Will the 2026 World Cup Bring Tourists Back to the U.S.?
The New York Times – Travel:
Travel restrictions, proposed social media searches and sky-high ticket prices are chasing away international soccer fans, but host cities are still hoping for a boon.
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The New Wild Card on Travelers’ Itineraries: Uncertainty
The New York Times – Travel:
Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.
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Norway’s Lise Klaveness Is Calling Out FIFA From the Inside
The New York Times – Sports:
Lise Klaveness is a rarity in soccer: a woman leading a national federation. But in pointing out her sport’s failures, she has made powerful enemies.
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North America Got the 2026 World Cup. Now Who Will Get the Final?
The New York Times – Sports:
A decision on which city will host the men’s 2026 World Cup final is expected in the fall. Leaders from the New York area are making their case, with Dallas and Los Angeles also in the running.
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Investigators Clear Former U.S. Soccer Coach in 1992 Incident
The New York Times – Sports:
An inquiry found no reason U.S. Soccer could not rehire Gregg Berhalter as coach of the men’s national team. But investigators criticized the parents of a player for their part in the controversy.
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Former Fox Employee Convicted of Bribery for Soccer Broadcast Deals
The New York Times – Sports:
The employee, Hernán López, and an Argentine marketing firm were accused of helping make illegal payments for rights to tournaments in South America.
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Just Fontaine, Record-Setting French Soccer Star, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Sports:
His stellar career was cut short by injury, but he made his mark by scoring 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup.
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In Troubled Times, the Sports World Offers a Necessary Salve
The New York Times – Sports:
Three months of athletic brilliance have offered reminders that the soulful, spiritual aspect of games has elevated them to something like a modern religious experience.