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Snapshots are on the ground reports from our editorial department, field notes offering context, perspective, and a sharp lens on the cultures shaping the game.
Editorials
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Think Tank
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Snapshots are on the ground reports from our editorial department, field notes offering context, perspective, and a sharp lens on the cultures shaping the game.
HOMECOMING AT THE ENGLAND VS COSTA RICA FRIENDLY
Despite loving the sport, Costa Rican photographer Andres Nava had never photographed football, that is until June 10 when his home nation battled the English National Team ahead of the Lion’s 2026 World Cup debut in Orlando. The moment, full of new faces and new beginnngs, proved to mean more than Andres could have ever anticipated.
Words available in English and Spanish.
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FCS-ID:013/AN61026— 254 Andres Nava
FOOTBALL IS COMBAT
The rural region of Nyagwethe, a small village on Lake Victoria, West Kenya, began as a volunteer destination for Gabriele Campanella, London-based director and photographer, but soon blossomed into so much more: a timeless scenery cemented in football where the days stood still as the pitches came to life.Read More
FCS-ID:012/GC52526— 254 Gabriele Campanella
WHEN YOU GO OUTSIDE, WONDERFUL THINGS HAPPEN
As New York prepares for the 2026 World Cup, this dispatch from Harlem’s Little Senegal examines Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new affordable ticket initiative against the growing reality of skyrocketing prices and limited accessibility surrounding the tournament. Framed through the atmosphere of a packed community gathering, memories of Senegal’s iconic 2002 World Cup moment, and reflections from figures like Timothy Weah, the piece explores the ongoing tension between football as a global spectacle and football as something that should still belong to everyday people.Read More
FCS-ID:011/FH02526— 1
Fay Harvey
LANRHAEDR SATURDAY FOOTBALL RITUAL
While football has often taken a back seat across some parts of South Wales, with Rugby being mentioned in most conversations, Saturday afternoon football remains a quiet but enduring part of village life in communities across mid and North Wales. Clubs such as Lanrhaeadr ym Mochnant FC stretch back many generations, reflecting a a wider Welsh rural culture where local teams provide social centres as much as sporting institutions.
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FCS-ID:010/MM12526— 44
Matthew Morgan
U17 WORLD CUP WITH ALEJANDRO GUTIÉRREZ MORA
In 2017, FCS Member Alejandro Gutiérrez Mora was given the opportunity to follow Mexico’s Under-17 National Team on its journey to the World Cup in India — a trip that would become as transformative personally as it was professionally. Moving between packed stadiums in Kolkata, Goa, and Guwahati, this piece reflects on the overwhelming scale of the tournament, the emotional weight of hearing Mexico’s anthem thousands of miles from home, and the sense of global connection that only football can create.
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FCS-ID:09/AgM20526— 91
Alejandro Gutierrez Mora
LIKE EMERALDS, FOOTBALL IN ZAMBIA IS BROUGHT TO THE LIGHT
In Zambia’s remote Kafuba region, photographer Will Elsom arrived to document one of the world’s largest emerald mines — but found himself unexpectedly drawn toward a different kind of discovery. In this piece by Fay Harvey, football emerges as the thread connecting miners far from home, transforming evenings after exhausting shifts into moments of creativity, camaraderie, and expression beneath the glow of the Zambian sunset. Through Elsom’s experience, the story reveals how the game continues to build community in even the most unlikely places.
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FCS-ID:08/WE10526— 260
Will Elsom
Fay Harvey
YAŞA FENERBAHÇE
Yaşa Fenerbahçe is an intimate account of returning to Istanbul and experiencing football as something shaped by memory, routine, and place. Through everyday moments, conversations, and matchday rituals, Akis traces how support for Fenerbahçe lives in the details—how it’s practiced, inherited, and carried through daily life. Moving between the streets of Kadıköy and the stands, the piece shows football not as spectacle, but as something lived alongside the city itself.
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FCS-ID:07/AK31125— 90
Akis Katsoudas
IN FOOTBALL THE MALAGASY REDISCOVER THEIR PRIDE
During the Africa Nations Championship, iAko Randrianarivelo captured how Madagascar rediscovered its pride through football. From the historic 2019 AFCON run to reaching the CHAN final in 2025, the Barea’s success has ignited joy across the country, uniting communities long divided by political and social tensions. What began as rare hope has transformed into a collective belief: the future belongs to Malagasy football.
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FCS-ID:06/IR10925— 261
iAko Randrianarivelo
STORIES IN STITCHES AND SHOOTOUTS
From Tufts University to the Solomon Islands, Ben Katz, a medical student, has carried football alongside his research in global health. Between documenting the stories of diabetic amputees in remote villages and stumbling into an inter-island tournament, his lens captured both resilience and joy. The project is a reminder of how football travels with us, connecting people across distance and circumstance.
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FCS-ID:05/BK10825— 677
Ben Katz
THE HIGHS AND LOWS WITHIN PORTUGUESA’S CANINDÉ
Portuguesa, one of São Paulo’s most storied clubs, has lived through triumphs and turmoil at its iconic Canindé Stadium. Once a symbol of glory and community pride, the club’s fortunes shifted after a controversial relegation in 2013, sparking decline and financial chaos. Now, with a stadium renovation planned for 2026 and a new SAF ownership model in place, Portuguesa stands at a crossroads—between preserving its heritage and building a sustainable future.
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FCS-ID:04/GB10825— 55
Gabriel Borelli
WELSH FANS CELEBRATE THEIR GOALS EVEN WHEN LOSING 5–1
Akis Katsoudas captures the spirit of Wales’ first-ever Women’s Euro appearance, where even a heavy 6–1 defeat to England couldn’t dampen the celebrations. The stands in St. Gallen rang with songs, flags, and pride, showing that for these supporters, participation alone was a milestone worth honoring. It was a reminder that in football, joy can live well beyond the scoreline.
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FCS-ID:03/AK40625— 41
Akis Katsoudas
BEFORE THE WOMEN’S EURO, THERE WAS THE MINI EUROS
Before the Women’s Euro officially kicks off, the spirit of the tournament was already alive in Athens at the Mini Euros, a grassroots celebration featuring women’s teams from across Europe. This year’s champions, FC Abalos, lifted the trophy in front of a buzzing crowd, but the real victory was the shared joy, camaraderie, and sisterhood that defined the weekend. As players danced, played, and bonded beyond language, the Mini Euros became more than a competition—it became a reminder of why we play.
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FCS-ID:02/AK30625— 30
Akis Katsoudas
WITH GOD’S BLESSING
In Oslo’s hilltop neighborhood of Ekeberg, KFUM Oslo’s rise to Norway’s top division is more than just a footballing fairytale—it’s a story of identity, faith, and community. In With God’s Blessing, Jørgen Mo captures the spirit of a club rooted in Christian values, offering a unique glimpse into the unlikely intersections of religion and modern football.
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FCS-ID:01/JM10525— 47
Jørgen Mo