From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

The Plough Inn pub in Bristol might be showing the 2022 World Cup, but it isn't glossing over criticism of the host nation, Qatar. Instead, the venue is celebrating its own diverse community and raising funds for charities that support those affected by the social issues surrounding the event.

Nike has launched a campaign starring Canadian footballer Alphonso Davies that highlights the stories of refugees. It speaks to the millions of forcibly displaced people around the world and contributes to discussions around the Qatar World Cup and the increasing political influence of sports.

Overtime Elite is a league for top amateur basketball talent that hopes to make it pro. It's providing an alternative route for athletes to break through into the NBA, while also changing the way Gen Zers engage with sports and fandom through its focus on content creation for social media.

Qatar is not the first controversial host nation of the World Cup, but this year’s competition has seen football fandom come to light with renewed intensity. As fans in the UK prepare for a winter tournament, how will the cost of living crisis and Christmas shape their response?