Explained in plain English
Who runs the World Cup?
The World Cup is organised by FIFA, the International Federation of Association Football. They're in charge of everything from setting the rules for the games to picking the host countries and making sure the tournaments run smoothly. Their decisions impact national teams and fans worldwide, making them a hugely influential organisation in global sport.
Stories that explain this
England v Mexico delayed by storms in Mexico CityThis explainer came from a news story
BriefTea explains every UK news story in 80 words — and when a story assumes something you don't know, its Knowledge Galaxy maps the background so you can explore until it makes sense. Free, no ads, no paywall.
Get BriefTea on the App Store