David Squires' World Cup Diary: Ads, Goals, and Group Stage Chaos

David Squires, the celebrated football cartoonist, turns his sharp eye on the 2026 World Cup group stage. From the kickoff in the United States, through Mexico's passionate host cities, to Canada's northern venues, Squires captures the tournament's early madness. His latest strip skewers the relentless thirst for advertising that engulfed the opening fixtures, with corporate logos somehow more visible than some lineups. But it's not all cynicism—he also celebrates surprise results, the vibe in p...