The World Cup has upended the old world order – and despite Trump and Infantino, it still inspires | Simon Tisdall
Summary
The FIFA World Cup is showing new patterns that challenge old global power ideas. Smaller teams and countries are gaining attention while some large countries are absent. President Trump tried to influence a U.S. match but the team lost, and the tournament highlights sportsmanship and diversity.Key Facts
- President Trump intervened secretly in the USA vs Belgium World Cup match by asking to reinstate a U.S. player who had been red-carded.
- The U.S. team lost to Belgium 4-1 despite the intervention.
- Smaller countries like Cape Verde, Curaçao, and DR Congo performed well and defied expectations.
- Eight of the ten most populous countries, including China, India, Indonesia, and Nigeria, are not in the tournament.
- Russia was eliminated after invading Ukraine, and China did not qualify despite heavy investment.
- The World Cup engages about three-quarters of the global population directly or indirectly.
- Mexico’s team initially lifted spirits and reduced local violence during the tournament before being eliminated.
- The event celebrates multiculturalism and racial diversity, contrasting with divided political narratives in some countries.
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