US Sports Writer
Chitrak Mukherjee is a US Sports Writer at EssentiallySports who primarily covers soccer. His recent reporting has been anchored around the FIFA World Cup, where he has tracked the tournament through the broader cultural and institutional forces shaping it. His coverage expertise spans both the field and the conversation around it, while his work consistently looks for the story behind the story rather than stopping at the scoreline.
Chitrak came to soccer through a broader grounding in sports journalism, having written across Tennis and Gymnastics before joining the beat. A competitive quizzer, he approaches every assignment with the same instinct for precision and context that the format demands.
Argentina’s Coach Breaks His Rule On Lionel Messi Question For 91-Year-Old Journalist In A Heartwarming Moment
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi won't start vs. Jordan before sharing an emotional hug with 91-year-old Macaya Márquez.
“VAR Really Saved Egypt Today”: Mike Lahoud Questions Mohamed Salah & Co. After Historic Qualification
Mike Lahoud says Egypt "didn't deserve" a draw vs. Iran despite a historic first-ever World Cup knockout berth.
France Coach Departs From FIFA World Cup Due To Mother’s Sad Passing
France coach Didier Deschamps leaves the World Cup camp after his mother's death, missing the Norway clash on Friday.
England’s Jude Bellingham admits he ‘didn’t deserve’ Player of the Match after Ghana draw
Jude Bellingham rejected his MOTM award after England's draw with Ghana, praising the Black Stars' defense.
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup 2026 Showdown in Kansas Could Send Ticket Prices Soaring to Four Figures for Potential Quarterfinal Clash
Lionel Messi in red-hot form as a potential World Cup quarterfinal clash against Ronaldo has ticket prices soaring past $4,000 as hype builds
Portuguese Soccer Coach Calls Out Journalists For Unfair Cristiano Ronaldo Questions During Press Conferences
Luis Boa Morte defended João Neves from criticism as Cristiano Ronaldo responded with a brace for Portugal.
Mr.Beast’s Appeal For Big Change After FIFA World Cup Raises Chaos On Internet
MrBeast backs the USMNT to win the World Cup and rename soccer, but fans quickly mocked the bold prediction.
World Cup’s Carbon Footprint Increases as FIFA President Gianni Infantino Uses Private Jet to Travel for Games
World Cup 2026 faces criticism over emissions, private jets, ticket prices, ads, and extreme travel demands.
Emotional Scenes as Tartan Army Pays Tribute to Late 76-Year-Old Man Who Passed Away During FIFA World Cup
Scotland fans paid a touching 76th-minute tribute to late Tartan Army member Donny Strathie during the Morocco clash.
IShowSpeed Couldn’t Believe Portugal’s Start, But His Message to Cristiano Ronaldo Fans Was Clear
IShowSpeed backs Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal despite their disappointing World Cup draw against DR Congo.
“Protect a Guy Like Christian Pulisic”: Americans Debate as USMNT Faces Big Decision on Injured Star at the FIFA World Cup
Christian Pulisic's injury sparks debate as his standout Paraguay display highlights his importance to USMNT.
“I Cried”: Lionel Messi Gets Real on Emotional Moment at FIFA 2026
Lionel Messi opens up on emotional tears after scoring as his World Cup hat-trick powers Argentina past Algeria.
