New Issue of Populous Magazine Celebrates the FIFA World Cup

The latest issue arrives ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which kicks off on June 11 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Marking the tournament’s historic expansion to 48 teams, the magazine features a collection of World Cup-themed stories examining the passion of supporters, the journeys of nations making their tournament debuts and the future of football’s biggest event.

As a long-standing contributor to major international sporting events, Populous has been involved in the design of venues and facilities for recent and upcoming FIFA World Cups, including Qatar 2022™, Morocco 2030™ and Saudi Arabia 2034™. The issue’s keynote feature explores how the tournament is evolving as FIFA expands its global footprint and considers the implications for stadium design, transportation, technology, hospitality and sustainability.

Beyond football, the magazine offers a broad range of stories from across sport and entertainment, including in-depth pieces on how Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny became one of the world’s most influential music stars, the centenary of the Harlem Globetrotter  and the mental resilience required by elite athletes in cricket and WWE wrestling.

The latest edition of Populous Magazine is available to read here.