The World Cup is back in North America for the first time in over 30

years. It’s the most popular sporting event on the globe and with 16

additional teams competing this year, it will be the biggest World Cup

to date. But in Trump’s America, visa issues and geopolitical tensions

are creating additional challenges for the teams and the fans. 
Today

on The Sunday Story, we bring two of NPR’s biggest soccer nerds onto

the show to talk about the competition, the entertainment, and the

cultural significance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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