Hot or not: Barney Ronay's World Cup review so far

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“It’s been really sparky and perky and a reminder that international football is something people actually do for passion.” Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/@guardianfootball?sub_confirmation=1 From Gianni Infantino’s heavy reliance on a private jet to attend multiple World Cup matches daily, to ‘the wretched and mendacious’ mid-half advert breaks – as well as the entertaining managers and lessons in history: our chief sports writer Barney Ronay reveals his best and worst bits from travelling around the US. Despite Fifa’s ‘horribly compromised’ World Cup, Barney looks at how the contest still has a way of inspiring joy and unity, whether that’s through American hospitality, multicultural teams, or simply just entertaining football. Follow @guardian_sport on Instagram for more of Barney’s diaries. #worldcup #worldcup2026 #fifa #donaldtrump #hotornot #gianniinfantino