The World Cup has come to Canada! Scandalously, ticket prices make attending a match out of reach for most Canadians. This is in spite of the fact that the government paid well over $1 billion to host the games in Vancouver and Toronto.

This week on The Class Line, Joel is joined by Oliver Lue to discuss how capitalism is killing sports and how the World Cup is the clearest example of that.

📖 Recommended reading:
FIFA World Cup 2026: Capitalism is ruining sports

EHSAN ALI RELEASED! A victory for international solidarity!

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Recorded on June 18, 2026.