FIFA Club World Cup
Coverage of FIFA Club World Cup in the Nexus archive.
- Marcelo Bielsa: The coach who changed football, but not his ways
Marcelo Bielsa, Uruguay's coach, refused to pose conventionally for a FIFA Club World Cup photo and later admitted not contributing to Uruguayan football after a disappointing campaign. His innovative coaching methods influenced modern football, impacting coaches like Pep Guardiola and others.
- It’s hot. Maybe too hot.
The World Cup faces risks from extreme heat and humidity, with 26 of 104 matches expected to exceed 79°F wet-bulb temperatures, which can impair performance and health. Future tournaments, including the 2030 men’s World Cup and 2025 women’s World Cup, will occur in regions heightened by climate change. A recent study linked high temperatures to reduced player activity and heat-related emergencies during sports events.
- Somalia: Somali Referee Omar Artan Returns to Hero's Welcome After US Entry Denial
Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned to Mogadishu to a warm reception after being denied entry to the United States, where he was scheduled to officiate at the FIFA Club World Cup.