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From national pride to fascism: how countries have used the World Cup to build identity

From national pride to fascism: how countries have used the World Cup to build identity

Published: April 30, 2026 · The Guardian

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Every World Cup, from Uruguay and Italy in 1930 and 1934, to Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022, has been to an extent about presenting an image to the world