Bonus - The World Cup in 2026 America w/ David Roth and Tom Ley
Podcast: American PrestigePublished On: Sat Jun 13 2026
Description: Subscribe now for the full episode David Roth and Tom Ley of Defector join the program for a discussion on the World Cup and the politics around the tournament. They get into FIFA corruption; Trump’s FIFA Peace Prize; the administration’s petty moves like denying a Somali referee entry to the U.S. and similar restrictions on Iran’s team; sportswashing; the burden on host cities; the growth of soccer in the United States; the explosion of youth sports as an industry; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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