world cup 2026
I've seen my father through seven World Cups. How he watched it before heading to work, writing scores down on the brackets printed on newspapers, rewatching highlights on TV - it was just something I watched him do. And in 2026, it was the first time I decided to experience this with him. It's also the first time since I've moved out. I guess it's one of the ways to connect with him. Before World Cup I started chatting with him. Asked him who he supports? And started getting curious about why goalkeepers aren't getting recognised etc. And found out he used to play football (I only knew he played basketball !!) and he often played as the goalkeeper cause nobody else wanted to be. Never knew all these, until I started stepping into his world. I even bought him jerseys and he's so happy! Of 104 matches, I've watched about half of them, all with my father. Due to the time zone, it meant that the matches start as early as 12am, but mostly 3am or 5am. I'd w...
