Cultural allegiances, collaboration, bromance, tall poppy syndrome, pedantry, lewd songs, braiding circles, merch and so much more – welcome to the 2026 tournament…
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I have spent most of the Men’s World Cup watching people rather than the pitch. This isn’t unprecedented. Once every few years I observe the spectacle of the curious species known as The Football Fan from afar - and always learn something interesting about humankind. From covering the collapse of the midfielder Christian Eriksen after a cardiac arrest d…
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