The World Cup has but to start out, however politics, warfare, and controversy are already competing with soccer.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to be the most important in historical past, with controversies to match. From the US mass deportation marketing campaign and journey restrictions to the warfare with Iran, soccer’s greatest stage is elevating questions far past the sport.
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- Ashish Malhotra (@amalhotra2), Host, The Soccernomics Podcast
Episode credit:
This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Sarí el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Alex Roldan is our sound designer. Rick Rush blended this episode.
The Take manufacturing group is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal.
Our editorial intern is Jana Dabliz. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of viewers engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s government producer.
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Revealed On 8 Jun 2026
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