OUTSIDE MAGAZINE

May 01 2026POLITICS

Why Iran’s Soccer Team Should Skip the World Cup

Outside FIFA’s meeting in Vancouver, a small but determined group of Iranians made their voices heard. They argue the country’s soccer squad doesn’t belong at the World Cup—not because the players lack skill, but because they see the team as a tool of a government many Iranians reject. Protesters wa

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Jan 14 2026POLITICS

The Battle for Fair Play: Trans Athletes and the Supreme Court Showdown

Outside the Supreme Court, a heated debate unfolded between two groups with opposing views on trans athletes in women's sports. One side, wearing shirts with "XX-XY, " faced off against another group dressed in pink, white, and blue, some in costumes, others barely dressed. The scene turned intense

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