FIFA World Cup: the politics and profits of the beautiful game is among the main developments being tracked today. The World Cup has yet to start, but politics, war, and controversy are already competing with football.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest in history, with controversies to match.
From the US mass deportation campaign and travel restrictions to the war with Iran, football’s biggest stage is raising questions far beyond the game.
This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Sarí el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, and our host, Malika Bilal.
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