World Cup
World Cup
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World Cup 2022
FIFA
International soccer governing body.
US Soccer
Official site for U.S. men’s and women’s teams.
NY Times: What to Know if You Are Going to Qatar for the World Cup
Gov.uk: Travel Advice for Qatar and the World Cup
Newspaper Design: Tips for Coveirng the World Cup
Short list of tips from journalist Ron Reason.
World Cup Guide
Fan-produced site with some great tips for journalists and those just attending the World Cup.
Media Coverage and Tips
Reporters Without Borders: FIFA Must Not Allow Press Freedom to be Benched During Qatar World Cup
IJNET: Tips and Resources for Covering the 2022 Men’s World Cup
NY Times: World Cup 2022 Coverage
The Guardian: World Cup 2022 Coverage
FOX Sports: World Cup 2022 Scores and Schedules
SkySports: World Cup 2022 Coverage
History of the World Cup
FOX Sports: World Cup History (stats)
FootballHistory.org: World Cup
History.com: The First World Cup
Encyclopedia Britannica: World Cup History
Study.com: World Cup History and Facts
Investigating FIFA and the World Cup
Below are tipsheets and examples of investigative coverage. Many of these resources were shared during a 2022 GIJN panel discussion on investigating the World Cup.
Tip Sheet: Investigating Football – The Basics of Football Organisation and Governance
A great tipsheet on investigating the sport from Guardian reporter David Conn.
GIJN: Tips for Investigating Football and the World Cup in Qatar
GIJN Sports Database
A spreadsheet with links to various databases and sports federations around the world. Launched in 2022 and growing every week.
Line of Thought
Bonita Mersiades’s site investigating issues in soccer.
The Guardian: FIFA Criticized over Handling of Sexual Harassment Case in Mongolia
Josimar Football: ‘You Need to Have Sex with FIFA Officials’
Investigation into sexual assault and harassment charges.
Josimar Football: Hell on Earth
Investigation into sexual assault and harassment charges with FIFA and the Haiti football federation.
Josimar Football: Pandora’s Box
Investigation into harassment charges with FIFA and the Puerto Rico football federation.
The Guardian: How Sexual Abuse Allegations Rocked Football in Gabon
Bleacher Report: Running List of FIFA Investigations
The Guardian: 6,500 Migrant Workers Have Died Since Qatar Awarded World Cup
Amnesty International: Failure to Investigate Migrant Worker Deaths Leaves Families in Despair