Podcast appearances and mentions of Gianni Infantino

On today's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup.Cape Verde make history by earning their first-ever FIFA World Cup point with a heroic 0-0 draw against Spain.Shamrock Rovers captain Pico Lopes plays a key role in a famous defensive display in Atlanta.Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars as Cape Verde frustrate the European champions.Spain's reaction analysed, including the impact of substitute Lamine Yamal.Uruguay and Saudi Arabia share the spoils in Group H, leaving all four teams level on points.Iran battle through off-field controversy and visa issues to secure a dramatic draw with New Zealand.Mehdi Taremi speaks out on Iran's difficult tournament experience amid geopolitical tensions.FIFA president Gianni Infantino's dressing-room intervention with the Iranian squad discussed.France begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal in a rematch of the iconic 2002 upset.Preview of Norway's clash with Iraq as Erling Haaland prepares for his World Cup debut.Argentina launch their title defence against Algeria, with Lionel Messi chasing a historic sixth World Cup appearance.Austria and Jordan prepare for their Group J opener as Jordan make their tournament debut.Henry Winter joins Off The Ball to debate the controversial sponsored hydration breaks at the World Cup.Tunisia become the first nation to change manager during the tournament as Hervé Renard replaces Sabri Lamouchi.Shamrock Rovers, Derry City, Bohemians and Shelbourne await crucial European qualification draws.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinWorld Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst

La mascota de Donald Trump y ocasional presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, se ha llevado hasta dos terrones de azúcar por esta idea que proporciona a Trump la opción de arbitrar una jugada.

La mascota de Donald Trump y ocasional presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, se ha llevado hasta dos terrones de azúcar por esta idea que proporciona a Trump la opción de arbitrar una jugada.

This week Mark continues his conversation with Nick Hancock. In part two, Mark Steel and Nick Hancock continue their brilliant conversation about football, corruption and the strange way sport reflects society itself. From FIFA's greed to Simon Cowell manufacturing pop stars, the pair explore what happens when money takes over the things people genuinely love. There's also chat about podcasts, nostalgia, modern sport becoming spectacle over substance and Nick's gloriously furious thoughts on Gianni Infantino. Funny, furious and full of football philosophy. We're currently sponsored by BT - behind brilliant things!  Search 'Why BT' to find out more or click on the following link: https://www.bt.com/broadband/why-bt Want to get access to the full video interview before anyone else? why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straight away – and you'll also be able to watch it! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod⁠ For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? @wtfisgoingonpod  Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Längst ist klar, dass auch 2026 eine Skandal-WM ist. Dazu trägt die Politik der USA bei, aber ebenso der Weltverband selbst. Macht die Fifa den Fußball kaputt? Welche Folgen hat all das?

As World Cup 2026 kicks off, Gianni Infantino's grip on international football is total.Infantino was brought in to clean up Fifa's image after the murky Sepp Blatter years, to restore transparency and boost the game globally.But if Fifa thought it was getting a self-effacing, legally trained bureaucrat who would stay in the background, it was very wrong. Now after 10 years at the helm, he is Fifa.So how has he dealt with the many complex controversies surrounding the tournament? Why is it the biggest ever World Cup, spread over three countries? How can he be a friend to all, at all times, from Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin? And how long will Infantino stay president of world football?Irish Times sports correspondent Gavin Cooney discusses his rise to the top of the international game.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the World Cup begins, we bring you a two-part Sunday special charting how FIFA built the World Cup into a global phenomenon. In Part 2, WSJ sports journalists Jonathan Clegg and Joshua Robinson explore FIFA under its current president Gianni Infantino and how he has maximized revenue for FIFA by exploiting new markets for soccer in the Arab world and the U.S. at the expense of the sport's longstanding fanbase. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - The World Cup Story, Part 1: Soccer and Scandal Sign up for WSJ's free Sports newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C dans l'air l'invitée du 13 juin 2026 - Sylvie et Francis Godard, la mère et le beau-père de Christophe Gleizes, journaliste sportif détenu depuis 349 jours en Algérie." Il y un siège libre, celui du journaliste français Christophe Gleizes, qui est le seul journaliste sportif emprisonné dans le monde". À quelques heures du coup d'envoi de la Coupe du monde, Gianni Infantino a tenu cette semaine à afficher son soutien au journaliste français. Mais sur le terrain judiciaire, sa situation reste inchangée : Christophe Gleizes est toujours détenu en Algérie. Début mai, il a renoncé à son pourvoi en cassation afin d'ouvrir la voie à une éventuelle grâce présidentielle. Depuis, le dossier est dans l'attente d'un geste des autorités algériennes, sans qu'aucune décision n'ait encore été annoncée. Cette attente intervient toutefois dans un contexte de réchauffement des relations entre Paris et Alger, marqué ces dernières semaines par le retour de l'ambassadeur d'Algérie en France et par plusieurs signes de reprise du dialogue entre les deux pays, notamment autour des questions judiciaires et consulaires.

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Welcome to Zooming In. I'm Berny Belvedere for The UnPopulist. The World Cup is finally here! It's hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It's the largest World Cup in history. On Thursday, Mexico kicked off the competition by beating South Africa 2-0, and the U.S. followed that up the next day with possibly its best-ever performance in the World Cup, a thoroughly convincing smackdown of Paraguay. Both Mexico and the U.S. started really strong and have their fanbases dreaming of World Cup glory.On Wednesday, the eve of the cup, I sat down with León Krauze, contributing columnist at The Washington Post and host of the Boca de León podcast, to discuss the great tournament. Our focus wasn't so much the soccer aspect of it all—but rather how this World Cup, thanks to Donald Trump's anti-immigrant maximalism, has in some key ways betrayed its own promise.What makes León the perfect guest for this episode is that not only has he extensively covered the sport of soccer, including the history of Mexican soccer—but he's also a leading commentator on U.S.-Latin American relations.In our time together, we covered a number of incidents that are quite troubling. A FIFA referee from Somalia was detained at a U.S. airport and sent home. Iran's federation had its ticket allocation pulled days before their first match—and the squad has had to relocate its base in Mexico. The acting ICE director [Todd Lyons] told Congress he wouldn't rule out arrests at stadiums, contradicting the assurance that Secretary of State [Marco Rubio] had given Miami's own host committee a week earlier. And Amnesty International published a report calling the United States, on the eve of the world's party, a country facing a “human rights emergency.”There was so much to cover we didn't even get to everything. Iran's players were issued visas only after being warned not to abuse the system, then ordered off American soil the same day as each of their matches. These are professional athletes that the U.S. is telling: “Don't stay the night on U.S. soil.” In another instance, a Moroccan player was held up and nearly denied entry at a U.S. airport, reportedly due to his father's appearance—specifically, his beard. Although DHS says ICE won't be deployed for immigration enforcement at venues, its new secretary, Markwayne Mullin, said before the cup that “ICE is always going to do immigration enforcement.” Germany's football federation has actually issued an official advisory to its own players to stay quiet on politics at this tournament. And looming over all of it: FIFA, under Trump's personal friend Gianni Infantino, invented a “FIFA Peace Prize” out of thin air and handed it to Trump, who was sad over not winning the Nobel Peace Prize.In our conversation, we hope the following comes through: We couldn't be more excited for our favorite sporting event to get underway, but we couldn't be more disappointed in how the build up to this tournament has in some ways proceeded in direct contradiction to how it was initially sold.We hope you enjoy.Thanks for reading The UnPopulist! Subscribe to support our project.© The UnPopulist, 2026Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Get full access to The UnPopulist at www.theunpopulist.net/subscribe

Ep 419: It's time to get our 2026 World Cup campaign underway, Croatia in our first game, I'm joined by Lovre from @CroatiaFooty to tell us about them, and also Charlie from @Gate102Pod to talk England and our games against New Zealand & Costa Rica. Running time 55:49 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Un Mondial de football plus gigantesque que jamais a commencé il y a quelques jours, le 11 juin 2026, en Amérique. Plus de sélections (seize de plus en qu'en 2022), plus de matchs (104, pour 64 en 2022), et beaucoup plus de business.Cet épisode de podcast explore comment Gianni Infantino, qui préside la FIFA depuis dix ans, a fait de l'organisation du Mondial aux Etats-Unis son ambition. Quitte à devenir l'homme de main du président américain, Donald Trump. Seize ans d'un feuilleton à rebondissements et d'une "bromance" intéressée entre deux hommes de pouvoir.Cet épisode a été diffusé pour la première fois le 28 avril 2026.---Pour soutenir "L'Heure du Monde" et notre rédaction, abonnez-vous sur abopodcast.lemonde.fr Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Dit weekend duikt De 5 in de wondere wereld van het WK. Van de kleinste voetballanden tot de kleinste spelers die straks De Bruyne & co moeten opvolgen. Big shoes to fill. Maar zijn dat er dan van Nike of Adidas? Ontdek het in deze aflevering! Host: Erwin Deckers Gasten: Gilles Mbiye-Beya, Pieter Lambrecht, Els Maes en Bas KurstjensChef Weekend: Sofie VanlommelProductie: Karel Dierickx, Ella Van Eynde en Lara DroessaertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

L'émission 28 minutes du 13/06/2026 Ce samedi, Renaud Dély décrypte l'actualité avec le regard international de nos clubistes : Stephen de Vries, correspondant affaires européennes pour la radio néerlandaise BNR, Benjamin Luis, correspondant en France pour la Radio Télévision Suisse - RTS, Aysegul Sert, journaliste turco-américaine et professeure à l'école de journalisme de Sciences Po, et le dessinateur de presse Nicolas Vadot. Affaire Lyhanna : les politiques français sont-ils à la hauteur ? “On se renvoie la balle comme dans une cour d'école”, a dénoncé la députée de la Marne Laure Miller (EPR), après le meurtre de la petite Lyhanna. Le débat ne désemplit pas autour de la réponse législative à apporter aux violences sexuelles faites aux mineurs.  9 millions d'habitants, c'est bien ; 10 millions, c'est trop ? Les Suisses votent dimanche Le 14 juin, les Suisses voteront ou non le référendum sur la limitation de leur population à 10 millions d'habitants d'ici 2050 à l'initiative d'un parti conservateur qui dénonce la hausse de la population, principalement en raison de l'immigration.  Nous recevons Célia Pelluet, humoriste et docteure en physique quantique au Cnes. Elle s'apprête à commencer une tournée avec son spectacle de stand-up “Les particules hésitent aussi”, où elle mêle sa vie personnelle et ses connaissances scientifiques.  Valérie Brochard nous emmène chez nos voisins albanais. Depuis le 1er juin, des manifestants s'opposent à un projet de complexe hôtelier porté par le gendre et la fille de Donald Trump sur une île inhabitée, jouxtant un parc naturel. Olivier Boucreux décerne le titre d'employé de la semaine à Gianni Infantino, président de la FIFA. Le Suisse d'origine italienne se voit souvent reprocher d'être la figure de l'excès du foot business. Jean-Mathieu Pernin zappe sur la télévision pakistanaise. Un homme a lancé de l'acide sur une docteure dans un hôpital. L'ampleur des violences sexistes dans le pays empêche de nombreuses femmes d'exercer dans le secteur médical. Natacha Triou nous invite à méditer sur notre obsession pour la vie extraterrestre.   Enfin, ne manquez pas Dérive des continents de Benoît Forgeard.28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 13 juin 2026 Présentation Renaud Dély Production KM, ARTE Radio

The football's only just kicked off, but this World Cup has already seen its fair share of controversy. With a Somali referee barred from entering the US, Fifa president Gianni Infantino cosying up to Donald Trump and accusations of price gouging and cash grabbing, fans have been left with mixed emotions about the tournament. Annie Kelly speaks to the sportswriter and columnist Jonathan Liew. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here — on American soil for the first time since 1994.And the U.S. Men's National Team may be on the verge of something historic.In this episode, Matt Robison sits down with acclaimed soccer journalist and author Leander Schaerlaeckens (The Guardian, The Ringer) to explore why this World Cup matters far beyond sports. From Christian Pulisic and America's “golden generation” to FIFA politics, ticket controversies, Donald Trump, and the future of soccer in the United States, this conversation explains why the biggest event on Earth could reshape American sports for decades.Leander is the author of The Long Game: U.S. Men's Soccer and Its Savage Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts, one of the most insightful books ever written about the rise of American soccer.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Why the World Cup may be the biggest human event on Earth04:15 Meet Leander Schaerlaeckens and The Long Game05:00 Why the World Cup matters even if you don't follow soccer07:00 How global the World Cup really is09:00 Messi, Ronaldo, and the final chapter of two legends10:40 Spain, France, England, and the favorites to watch12:00 Political controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup13:00 How the 1994 World Cup transformed soccer in America16:00 Why FIFA took control of the 2026 tournament17:45 Did FIFA work over U.S. Soccer?19:00 The ticket price controversy and accessibility problem21:00 Why 2026 may not leave the same legacy as 199422:00 The story of Weston McKennie and American player development24:00 The pay-to-play problem in U.S. youth soccer27:00 Why Texas could be producing far more elite players29:00 Gio Reyna, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, and America's stars30:15 How far can the USMNT realistically go?32:00 What success actually looks like for Team USA33:00 Why this World Cup could shape the next generation of players34:00 The opportunity America cannot afford to miss36:00 FIFA, Trump, money, and power39:00 Gianni Infantino's relationship with Donald Trump41:00 Why soccer may be the ultimate capitalist sport43:30 The community and human connection behind soccer45:00 The most surprising story uncovered while writing The Long Game47:00 Team America and one of the strangest failures in U.S. soccer history49:00 The turning point that eventually led to today's USMNT50:00 Why every American should pay attention to this World Cup51:00 What makes the World Cup unlike anything else in the world52:30 Final thoughts and why the moment mattersAbout Leander SchaerlaeckensLeander Schaerlaeckens is a columnist for The Guardian, contributor to The Ringer, senior lecturer at Marist University, and one of America's leading soccer writers. He has covered multiple World Cups and authored The Long Game, the definitive history of the U.S. Men's National Team.Subscribe

Mid-Atlantic Podcast SummaryThis week's Mid-Atlantic examined two stories where sport, politics, identity, and power collided.In the first half, Roifield Brown was joined by John Gunnerson and Tonye Altrade to discuss the 2026 World Cup. The conversation explored FIFA's relationship with political power, visa refusals affecting officials and visitors, Gianni Infantino's leadership, Donald Trump's use of the tournament as a showcase for American influence, and growing concerns that the World Cup is becoming increasingly entangled with geopolitical tensions.The panel questioned whether the tournament can still serve as a global celebration when participants, journalists, and officials from some countries face barriers to entry. They also debated whether FIFA's pursuit of profit and political patronage has undermined the spirit of the game.The second half focused on the riots in Belfast following the attempted murder case involving a Sudanese asylum seeker. The discussion examined how a criminal incident became a flashpoint for wider debates about race, immigration, social media, political opportunism, and public trust. The panel explored the role of figures such as Elon Musk, the influence of online platforms, media responsibility, and whether Britain is becoming increasingly vulnerable to division driven by grievance politics.Despite concerns about rising tensions, the discussion ended on a note of cautious optimism, asking whether Britain can still pull itself back from the edge and reaffirm its tradition of tolerance and democratic resilience.Five Main Quotes"The difference is here is that America is denying people to come to the party.""Football doesn't need to be chasing dirty politics to get money.""I think he wants to be on camera. He wants Gianni Infantino to kiss his ass.""They need to continue keeping them emotionally enraged.""Whilst Belfast shows a very ugly side of human nature... we have seen what people are also capable of in this country to turn the tide."Key ThemesThe politicisation of the World CupFIFA, power, and accountabilityTrump's America and global sportImmigration, race, and public angerElon Musk's influence on political discourseThe role of media and social media in amplifying conflictWhether Britain's institutions can withstand growing polarisationHope versus grievance in modern democratic societiesOverall, the episode argues that both the World Cup and the Belfast riots are symptoms of a broader global struggle over identity, belonging, power, and who gets to shape the narrative in an increasingly fragmented world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ander Iturralde da la bienvenida a Óscar Portugal y Jan Seven para analizar el partido inaugural del Mundial entre México y Sudáfrica y mucho más...Comenzando por todos los detalles que llevaron a México a vencer con comodidad y autoridad pero sin brillantez a Sudáfrica con goles de ; reacción a una nueva bochornosa aparición de Gianni Infantino en público; previa de los siguientes partidos del Mundial; actualidad de clubes con el lío increíble que ha armado el Wolverhampton con los fichajes de Kieran Trippier y Raúl Jiménez y la contratación de César Peixoto y despido de Rob Edwards; cómo Álvaro Arbeloa podría terminar en el Fulham; la marcha de Kieran McKenna en el Ipswich y más.Apoya que Alineación Indebida pueda prosperar, accede a todo nuestro contenido premium y a nuestro server de Discord suscribiéndote por tan sólo 1.00$/1.00€ en: https://www.patreon.com/posts/160570954Además... Ahora, al suscribirte en nuestra página de Patreon, puedes escuchar todo nuestro contenido de Alineación Indebida Premium a través del siguiente link de Spotify. Sólo tienes que vincular la cuenta que abras en Patreon y, a partir de ahí, tendrás desbloqueado todo el contenido premium que producimos: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WeulpfbWFjVtLlpovTmPvLink para ver la emisión en directo de este episodio en YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Jw9OoAlyoAI¡Volvemos el Lunes por la noche!Sigue a Ander: https://x.com/andershoffmanSigue a Óscar: https://x.com/OscarP107Sigue a Jan: https://x.com/donostistanbulSigue al programa en Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIndebidoSigue al programa en Instagram: instagram.com/podcastindebidoContacto: anderpodcast@gmail.com // alineacionindebidapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026 World Cup kicked off last night in Mexico, after a series of controversies in the lead up, including over visas for foreign teams, fans, media and officials hoping to go to the host countries: US, Canada and Mexico. The latest scandal involves FIFA dropping Somali referee Omar Artan, after the US refused him entry. FIFA‘s president Gianni Infantino said “we don't control everything”, and asked critics to ‘chill'. US Customs and Borders protection said in a statement that “derogatory information, including association with suspected members of terror organisations” was discovered after Omar Artan landed at Miami International Airport to attend the tournament. Artan says he told border officials he knows nothing about the Somali militant group Al Shabab. Today, we speak to Charles Gitonga, senior journalist and host of the BBC's Focus on Africa podcast, about how Africans are reacting to the news, and whether the controversies will have long-term consequences for US-Africa relations.Producers: Sam Chantarasak and Cat Farnsworth Executive producer: Bridget Harney Video editor: Matt Pintus Mix: Travis Evans Senior News Editor: China CollinsPhoto: Somali referee Omar Artan. Credit: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images

For all the rightful pessimism around the FIFA World Cup, the opener provided chaotic joy at a global sporting cathedral in Mexico. We cross to Mexico City to gauge the feverish delight of the co-hosts win. Amanda Shalala then takes us inside Gianni Infantino's bizarre press conference, before we check in on the Socceroos who have an injury scare ahead of the opening clash with Turkiye.Featured: Amanda Shalala, journalist, ABC Sport. Dave Weiner, Football 360. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump destroying the FIFA World Cup as the head of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, is visibly panicking in public.  Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States says it's now completed the latest wave of airstrikes on Iran early Thursday morning local time. Iran says it responded with attacks of its own. Earlier on Wednesday, President Trump promised to keep up military pressure on Tehran because Iranian leaders were taking “too long to negotiate”. Also, on the eve of the men's football World Cup kicking off in Mexico the boss of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has defended the handling of the event amid mounting criticism. Billionaire Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, has faced a US congressional committee keen to learn more about his relationship with the dead sex offender, Jeffery Epstein. In Northern Ireland, crowds gathered for a second night of anti-immigration unrest in parts of Belfast, following a stabbing in the city. And Nigeria is preparing to repatriate its citizens from South Africa following weeks of protests and attacks on illegal migrants across the country. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) launches Tomahawk cruise missiles against multiple targets in Iran. Credit: U.S. Central Command

In episode 2073, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Finding My Audience, Allen Strickland Williams, to discuss…Inflation Is At Three Year High - New Adventures In Gaslighting, Old White Guys Not Great At Pretending To Be On Phone? All The Ways America Is F**king Up The World Cup and more! Jim Cramer calls elevated CPI ‘artificial inflation’ — what that means for the stock market Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ after consumer price index hits 3-year high Old White Guys Not Great At Pretending To Be On Phone? World Cup ref denied entry to the U.S. was about to make history for Somalia Fifa and Gianni Infantino have questions to answer after the scandalous treatment of Omar Abdulkadir Artan Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup? Will the FIFA World Cup be the economic bonanza US cities were promised? How the World Cup became a front line for the U.S. immigration debate It’s beginning to look a lot like World Cup season Workers at L.A.-area stadium hosting World Cup games reach tentative deal after authorizing strike World Cup Mascots: Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar, and Clutch the Bald Eagle LISTEN: Blackberry Marmalade by Vince StaplesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to chat about some more end of season Arsenal stuff, reaction to the Champions League final in terms of how both teams are perceived in football style terms but without sufficient context, before we discuss the upcoming World Cup which starts today. There's focus on Gianni Infantino and the way he has made FIFA his own personal fiefdom, building power and influence, but being too cowardly to use it when his own people need it. There are some wider thoughts on the tournament as a whole, a little more Arsenal stuff at the end, a chance to win a cool celebration photo book, and more.Here's the photo-zine mentioned in the competition – https://lowerblock.com/product/arsenal-champions-again-2025-26/Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Convidados: Guga Chacra, comentarista da Globonews, da TV Globo, da CBN e do jornal O Globo, e André Rizek, editor-chefe e apresentador do Seleção Sportv e Fechamento Sportv. O Mundial de futebol que começa nesta quinta-feira (11) tem dois ineditismos: será disputada por 48 seleções (eram 32 até a última edição, em 2022) e terá três países-sede (EUA, Canadá e México). Durante pouco mais de um mês, milhões de pessoas irão aos estádios para participar da maior festa esportiva do mundo. O problema é que muita gente está enfrentando barreiras de duas ordens: financeiras – os ingressos são também os mais caros de todos os tempos – e políticas – sob a administração Donald Trump, os EUA estão dificultando a entrada de torcedores e até de atletas e delegações que disputarão a Copa do Mundo. Dentro de campo, o Mundial deve marcar o fim da Era Messi e Cristiano Ronaldo, e a Seleção Brasileira busca vencer as desconfianças para levar o hexa – o Brasil foi penta em 2002 e é o único a ter cinco títulos até hoje. Neste episódio, Natuza Nery conversa com dois jornalistas que falam diretamente dos Estados Unidos. Primeiro, Guga Chacra fala sobre o clima político nos EUA e explica a relação entre Gianni Infantino, presidente da Fifa, e Donald Trump. Depois, André Rizek faz a análise esportiva da Copa do Mundo: quem são os favoritos e o azarões, e quais são as chances do Brasil sob o comando de Carlo Ancelotti.

Our preview and prediction ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. How will the host nations of Canada, the USA, and Mexico fare? And will England, Portugal, Spain, and France live up to expectations? We could be on course for a last Ronaldo versus Messi match-up, but can Brazil and Argentina bring further success to South America? Plus, Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States, meaning that he won't be able to referee at this World Cup. And Eddie asks what Gianni Infantino was doing sucking up to Donald Trump if it can't even guarantee entry for key officials. 

Eduardo Tironi, Juca Kfouri, José Trajano, Danilo Lavieri, Arnaldo Ribeiro e PVC analisam a abertura da Copa do Mundo, as dúvidas na escalação da seleção brasileira, os favoritos e candidatos a surpresa, além das declarações de Gianni Infantino após exclusão de árbitro somali e as polêmicas dos Estados Unidos como sede

Or will it arrive pre-ruined by FIFA's oligarch-coddling sycophant president Gianni Infantino, creator of Trump's ludicrous “FIFA Peace Prize”? The 2026 World Cup has already been called a “bonanza of sportwashing” by human rights groups. Now visiting fans fear harassment by ICE as well as the eye-watering cost of attending games at all. Politics professor, author of Red Card: The 2026 World Cup, Sportswashing and the FIFA Greed Machine and former footballer Jules Boykoff joins Andrew Harrison to look at the corrupt mess of international football… and what needs to happen to fix it. • Buy Red Card through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too.www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Produced by James Liddell. Audio production by Robin Leeburn. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Artwork by James Parrett. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Or will it arrive pre-ruined by FIFA's oligarch-coddling sycophant president Gianni Infantino, creator of Trump's ludicrous “FIFA Peace Prize”? The 2026 World Cup has already been called a “bonanza of sportwashing” by human rights groups. Now visiting fans fear harassment by ICE as well as the eye-watering cost of attending games at all. Politics professor, author of Red Card: The 2026 World Cup, Sportswashing and the FIFA Greed Machine and former footballer Jules Boykoff joins Andrew Harrison to look at the corrupt mess of international football… and what needs to happen to fix it.  • Buy Red Card through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Produced by James Liddell. Audio production by Robin Leeburn. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Artwork by James Parrett. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump is using some of the world's most popular sporting events as his own personal stage. This week, Jenna Amatulli speaks to investigative reporter Karim Zidan about whether the US president's influence on football, UFC and basketball is a help or a hindrance This podcast was edited on 11 June 2026 because an earlier version incorrectly suggested that the search tactics of the Senegalese and Uzbekistan football teams at US airports were discriminatory

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On today's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all you need to know ahead of the tournament getting underway this evening.The FIFA World Cup 2026 finally gets underway as Mexico host South Africa in the opening match at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.A look back at the famous 2010 World Cup opener between the same nations, featuring Siphiwe Tshabalala's unforgettable goal.Preview of Group A's second fixture as South Korea face Czechia in Guadalajara.Fallout after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States ahead of the tournament.FIFA president Gianni Infantino urges fans and critics to “chill and relax” amid growing controversy surrounding the World Cup.Infantino responds to criticism over visa issues, tournament logistics and the ongoing debate around ticket prices.Tournament organisers face legal scrutiny in the United States over World Cup ticketing practices.Mexican broadcaster Antonio Rosique explains the mood in Mexico City and why hosting a successful World Cup means so much to the Mexican people.Donald Trump says the United States is working to ensure “the right people” are entering the country during the tournament.Insights from Off The Ball's Inside The Odds team as they assess Scotland's chances ahead of a difficult group featuring Brazil and Morocco.Former US goalkeeper Brad Friedel reflects on his World Cup experiences and memories of facing hosts South Korea in 2002.Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk outlines the Dutch ambition to finally win a first World Cup title.England complete their preparations with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica despite a weather-related delay in Orlando.Thomas Tuchel and Declan Rice react after England's final warm-up match before their World Cup campaign begins.Transfer and managerial news: Manchester City reportedly bid £106 million for Elliot Anderson, Kieran McKenna steps away from Ipswich, Wolves part company with Rob Edwards, and the Green Scene team discusses reasons for optimism about the future of Irish football.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Adrian Barry, Enda Coll & Dara Smith-Naughton fly through this morning's papers - where Adrian decides to pose the question: are we sleeping on England?The lads also dive into yet another slightly bizarre Gianni Infantino press conference…Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Matt Kabir Floyd has your daily bite-sized breakdown of everything going on in America, Canada and Mexico as the World Cup gets underway.Rob Dorsett reports on England's final warm up against Costa Rica, Luke Shanley chats to a former teammate of Scotland boss Steve Clarke and Kaveh Solhekol has been listening to FIFA President, Gianni Infantino. Plus, Jamie Weir looks ahead to today's opening fixtures. Follow the World Cup across Sky Sports News and the Sky Sports app and we'll be back with another 'Cheat Sheet' tomorrow.

Adrian Barry, Enda Coll & Dara Smith-Naughton fly through this morning's papers - where Adrian decides to pose the question: are we sleeping on England?The lads also dive into yet another slightly bizarre Gianni Infantino press conference…Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Marking the start of World Cup 2026, Adrian Goldberg talks to Nick McGeehan, director of Fair Square, about their campaign to remove FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA-baas Gianni Infantino werd verkozen om de wereldvoetbalbond te hervormen. Hij zou een einde maken aan de corruptie en smerige machtsspelletjes bij de bond. Inmiddels is Infantino dikke maten met Trump en grijpt hij niet in als regels van de FIFA worden geschonden. Wat betekent dat voor het WK? Gast: Juliët BoogaardPresentatie: Bram EndedijkRedactie: Yara van HeugtenMontage: Marcel KorfageEindredactie: Ignace SchootCoördinatie: Iddo HavingaProductie: Rhea StroinkHeb je vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

durée : 00:03:20 - Le 18/20 : un jour dans le monde - par : Rédaction Internationale - En ce début de coupe du monde, le président de la Fédération internationale de football Gianni Infantino s'est fait le spécialiste des prises de position à deux vitesses. - invités : Frédéric Says Journaliste à la rédaction internationale de Radio France Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Het WK voetbal gaat van start en Nederland raakt langzaam weer in de ban van opstellingen, spitsendiscussies en kansen voor Oranje. In Amerika draait het nog vooral om hele andere dingen. Een Somalische scheidsrechter kwam het land niet in, een Iraakse spits werd urenlang vastgehouden op het vliegveld en ook Iraniërs lopen tegen visaproblemen aan. President Trump houdt de regie stevig in handen en maakt duidelijk dat niet iedereen zomaar het veld op mag. In deze aflevering bespreken Jan Postma en Bernard Hammelburg hoe Trumps immigratiebeleid het WK raakt, wat dat betekent voor spelers, officials en supporters, en hoe ongemakkelijk die situatie is voor FIFA-baas Gianni Infantino. Ook kijken ze naar de vraag die al decennia boven het Amerikaanse voetbal hangt: breekt soccer nu eindelijk écht door? Na rust verschuift de aandacht naar een ander speelveld. Iran, Israël en de Verenigde Staten grepen opnieuw naar de wapens, ondanks eerdere afspraken over een bestand. Hoe serieus is de nieuwe escalatie? En heeft Trump eigenlijk nog wel controle over het conflict? Verder: nieuwe signalen richting de midterms, Trumps aanvallen op de verkiezingsprocedure in Californië en de opmerkelijke opmars van een omstreden Democratische kandidaat in Maine. Over de Amerika Podcast In de Amerika Podcast nemen Bernard Hammelburg en Jan Postma je mee naar het Amerika van nu: een land dat onder Donald Trump opnieuw in rap tempo verandert. Wat betekent zijn beleid voor Amerikanen in rode én blauwe staten, voor de democratie? Wat is er nog over van the American Dream? Wat verandert Trumps koers voor ons in Europa? Hier hoor je de verhalen van de Amerikanen zelf. We nemen je mee naar het land van adembenemende landschappen, countrymuziek uit de autoradio en diners langs de highway. Maar natuurlijk ook juist naar de mavericks die deze clichés doorbreken. De Amerika Podcast zoekt naar de ziel van Amerika. Buitenlandcommentator Bernard Hammelburg vanuit New York en Amsterdam, correspondent Jan Postma vanuit Washington DC of ergens in een van de vijftig staten. Die zoektocht doen we samen met jou, want de Amerika Podcast is niet compleet zonder de vragen van onze luisteraars. Elke donderdag in je podcastfeed! Heb je een vraag, opmerking, kritiek of een compliment. Mail dan naar dewereld@bnr.nl of spreek je vraag in op de Amerika Podcast Whatsapp: 06-28135020. En wie weet win je de Amerika Podcast koffiebeker. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij o.a. ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Jan Postma is Amerika-correspondent voor BNR Nieuwsradio. Vanuit zijn standplaats Washington DC doet hij verslag van de politieke strijd in de hoofdstad en gaat het land in om te zien wat de gevolgen zijn voor Amerikanen. Eerder schreef hij De Trump-fluisteraars, over de mensen die Trump beïnvloeden. Voordat hij in 2018 correspondent werd, presenteerde hij onder meer Boekestijn en De Wijk. Jan studeerde Amerikanistiek en Journalistiek aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Naast de BNR Amerika Podcast is hij regelmatig te horen in BNR’s nieuwsprogramma’s en in BNR De Wereld. Ook is hij Amerika-correspondent voor het Algemeen Dagblad. Redactie Luc de Klerk Montage Jeanne Heeremans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erstmals richten drei Länder eine Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft gemeinsam aus. Die Vision: Kanada, Mexiko und die USA präsentieren sich als vereintes Nordamerika. In dieser 11KM-Folge blicken wir darauf, wie viel von dieser Ursprungsidee der WM 2026 übrig ist. Torben Börgers aus dem ARD-Studio Washington erzählt bei 11KM von den Spannungen zwischen den Gastgebern und von politischen Entscheidungen, die die USA während des Turniers heimsuchen könnten. Wird Donald Trump die Fußball-WM der Männer für sich nutzen können? Alle News aus Nordamerika und zur WM findet ihr hier auf tagesschau.de: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika Der Krieg zwischen den USA und den Iran überschattet die Fußball-WM. Doch wie wurden die beiden Länder zu erbitterten Feinden? In dieser 11KM-Folge „Iran und USA: Von Partnern zu Feinden“ blicken wir zurück auf den Anfang des Konflikts: https://1.ard.de/11KM_Iran_USA_Feinde Hier geht's zu “Straße von Hormus – Ein Wirtschaftsupdate” unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/hormus-update An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautor: Max Stockinger Mitarbeit: Niklas Münch Host: Nadja Mitzkat Produktion: Christiane Gerheuser-Kamp, Lorenz Kersten, Christine Frey, Viktor Fölsner-Veress, Ruth-Maria Ostermann, Hanna Brünjes Planung: Laura Stuhlmacher, Nicole Dienemann und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Yasemin Yüksel und Fumiko Lipp 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim BR.

Trumps irre WM-Pläne | Pharmaindustrie erpresst Warken: Medikamente gegen Milliarden | WDR streicht Vielfalt: Das Aus für Cosmo | Verrückte Ernährungstrends - Christian Ehring zeigt den Irrsinn der Woche.

Mark Chapman is joined by former Scotland captain Rachel Corsie, former England captain Steph Houghton and Chris Sutton out in Mexico City to preview the start of the 2026 World Cup.Correspondent John Murray joins the show to discuss FIFA president Gianni Infantino's press conference addressing some of the off-field issues affecting the buildup to the tournament.Scotland assistant coach Steven Naismith talks about how their squad has settled in the USA and former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith explains how he deals with the conditions now he's in charge at Charlotte FC in the MLS.Cesar Azpilicueta gives his opinion on Spain's hopes of backing up their Euro 2024 victory - and talks about working with Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea.And of course the panel get their crystal ball out - including Chris' much anticipated Austria v Jordan prediction!You can hear coverage of every game during the World Cup on 5 Live and BBC Sounds.Join Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith on Football Daily every morning from the USA, getting you closer to the biggest talking points at the World Cup 2026 — plus there's extra insight, big-name guests and interviews from inside the England and Scotland camps. Just search ‘Football' on BBC Sounds. TIMECODES - 01:07 - John Murray breaks down FIFA president Gianni Infantino's press conference 15:34 - The panel talk Scotland 22:26 - Scotland assistant coach Steven Naismith 28:27 - Charlotte FC manager Dean Smith 42:41 - Cesar Azpilicueta on Spain's chances and Thomas Tuchel 56:20 - Prediction time

En el día previo a la inauguración de la Copa del Mundo 2026, Gianni Infantino, presidente de la FIFA, se presentó en el Estadio Ciudad de México ante más de 300 periodistas internacionales con el ánimo de responder a cualquier cuestionamiento.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

La coupe du Monde de football démarre ce jeudi au Mexique, au Canada et aux Etats-Unis. Dans cet épisode en deux parties de « La Story », le podcast d'actualité des « Echos », Pierrick Fay reçoit Simon Bolle, journaliste et auteur de « Fifa connection ». Il raconte comment Gianni Infantino est parvenu à se faire élire à la tête de l'institution qui régit le football mondial.« La Story » est un podcast des « Echos » présenté par Pierrick Fay. Cet épisode a été enregistré en juin 2026. Rédaction en chef : Clémence Lemaistre. Invité : Simon Bolle (journaliste à « L'Equipe » et auteur de « FIFA Connection. Enquête sur le système Infantino »). Réalisation : Willy Ganne. Chargée de production et d'édition : Clara Grouzis. Musique : Théo Boulenger. Identité graphique : Upian. Photo : Patrick T. Fallon/AFP. Sons : M6, AFP, France 24, Les Inconnus – « C'est ton destin », Euro SPort Live, extrait de la bande-annonce de « Iznogoud », L'Equipe.Retrouvez l'essentiel de l'actualité économique grâce à notre offre d'abonnement Access : abonnement.lesechos.fr Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

La coupe du Monde de football démarre ce jeudi au Mexique, au Canada et aux Etats-Unis. Dans cet épisode en deux parties de « La Story », le podcast d'actualité des « Echos », Pierrick Fay reçoit Simon Bolle, journaliste et auteur de « Fifa connection ». Il raconte l'influence de Gianni Infantino, le président de la FIFA, et la manière dont il s'en sert. Il est notamment proche de avec certains dirigeants, comme Donald Trump.« La Story » est un podcast des « Echos » présenté par Pierrick Fay. Cet épisode a été enregistré en juin 2026. Rédaction en chef : Clémence Lemaistre. Invité : Simon Bolle (journaliste à « L'Equipe » et auteur de « FIFA Connection. Enquête sur le système Infantino »). Réalisation : Willy Ganne. Chargée de production et d'édition : Clara Grouzis. Musique : Théo Boulenger. Identité graphique : Upian. Photo : Patrick T. Fallon/AFP. Sons : M6, AFP, France 24, Les Inconnus – « C'est ton destin », Euro SPort Live, extrait de la bande-annonce de « Iznogoud », L'Equipe, Le Parisien et beIN Sports France.Retrouvez l'essentiel de l'actualité économique grâce à notre offre d'abonnement Access : abonnement.lesechos.fr Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The FIFA World Cup is one of the last events on Earth that can bring billions of people together around a shared experience. Yet as the 2026 World Cup approaches, many fans are asking a difficult question: How safe is the United States? Can we afford these tickets and hotel prices?Dr. Jules Boykoff political scientist, former U.S. Men's National Team player, and author of Red Card: The 2026 World Cup, Sportswashing, and the FIFA Greed Machine joins us to examine the growing tcorruption between FIFA World Cup and the powerful people that control it.Why was Russia was banned while Israel remains in international competition? Gianni Infantino's increasingly close relationship with Donald Trump, and why some World Cup tickets now cost more than $1,000 per match. We also explore concerns surrounding ICE enforcement near stadiums, expanding surveillance technologies, and what hosting the tournament could mean for America's reputation on the world stage.But this conversation isn't about hating soccer. It's about protecting what makes the World Cup special in the first place. Can fans celebrate the beautiful game while holding its leaders accountable? And what would an ideal World Cup actually look like?Whether you're a lifelong football supporter or someone curious about the politics shaping global sports, this conversation will change how you view the biggest tournament on Earth.JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.comOR Our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/cw/theansaripodcast*The Debt Clinic*: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 Why Criticize FIFA?04:46 Was FIFA Less Corrupt in the Past?06:56 Ad08:27 Will the World Cup Wreck America's Reputation?12:35 Russia Banned but not Israel? 17:00 Trump's Fake FIFA "Peace Prize"20:37 World Cup Crazy Ticket Prices!23:37 New York Ticket Prices: Is Mamdani a Wizard?26:30 Gianni Infantino: Who Actually is FIFA's President?30:53 Ad31:38 ICE Immigration & The 2026 World Cup Fears38:13 The World Cup Increases Surveillance?41:49 Top Teams & Best Players to Watch!53:44 Middle Eastern Teams!54:43 Balancing Celebration and Criticism57:55 What Would an Ideal World Cup Look Like?01:03:06 Final Thoughts#WorldCup2026 #FIFA #Trump #israel #worldcup *Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

Am Donnerstag beginnt in den USA, Kanada und Mexiko die Fussball-WM 2026. Sie ist so gross wie noch nie, die Tickets sind so teuer wie noch nie – und zum ersten Mal in der Geschichte führt ein Gastgeberland (die USA) Krieg gegen einen WM-Teilnehmer (den Iran). Zwar hat Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino in den letzten Jahren alles (wirklich alles) getan, um Trump gnädig zu stimmen. Sogar einen extra erschaffenen Fifa-Friedenspreis hat Infantino Trump verliehen. Wenige Wochen später hat dieser dann den Iran angegriffen. Aber nicht nur wegen des Iran-Krieges sind die Vorzeichen vor diesem Turnier speziell: Auch die Beziehungen zwischen den drei Austragungsländern sind angespannt: Trump schiebt massenhaft Mexikaner ab, verhängt hohe Importzölle und droht immer wieder mit einer Annexion Kanadas. Einreisen werden erschwert oder ganz verwehrt.  Wie beeinflussen diese Spannungen das Turnier? Wie politisch wird diese Fussball-WM wirklich? Und wie geht es den Amerikanerinnen und Amerikanern mit diesem Anlass? In einer neuen Folge des USA-Podcasts «Alles klar, Amerika?» blickt US-Korrespondentin Charlotte Walser aus politischer Sicht auf die Fussball-WM 2026 und sagt, was das Turnier für die USA wirklich bedeutet. Produzentin: Jacky Wechsler Mehr zu den politischen Spannungen rund um die Fussball-WM 2026: Gianni Infantino ist sich für keine Anbiederung zu schade Trumps Spiel der Ablenkung USA gegen Mexiko und Kanada: Das wird kein Sommermärchen Andrew Giuliani ist Trumps Mann für die Fussball-WM Der Iran hat sein Quartier in Mexiko statt in Arizona – für Spiele darf er in die USA Mehr USA-Berichterstattung finden Sie auf unserer Webseite und in den Apps. Den «Tages-Anzeiger» können Sie 3 Monate zum Preis von 1 Monat testen: tagiabo.ch.Feedback, Kritik und Fragen an: podcasts@tamedia.ch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is on track to be the most expensive one ever for match-going fans. The cheapest general sale tickets for the final are four times as expensive as they were for the final in Qatar in 2022, and represent only a small proportion of total seats. We look at the reasons for this surge in prices. Also in this edition: solar power overtakes coal in the US, in spite of Donald Trump's policies. 

Matt Forde returns as the Nottingham Forest fan and comedian is challenged to convince Matt Davies why we should be excited for the World Cup in the face of an England squad selection which had fans questioning Thomas Tuchel, FIFA's sky high season prices and Gianni Infantino's closeness to Donald Trump We also discuss Elliot Anderson's future as Manchester City prepare a second bid and Man Utd remain in the mix. #nffc #nottinghamforest

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan builds up to tonight's huge WCQ between Ireland and France, plus there is all latest from the Israel debacle and a look-ahead to the upcoming World Cup.Ireland face France in Grenoble tonight knowing a win secures automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.Carla Ward's side arrive full of confidence after a landmark victory over the Netherlands.Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan discusses the squad's belief ahead of the decisive Nations League clash.Ward insists her players can be proud regardless of the outcome and backs them to deliver on the big stage.Denise O'Sullivan and Emily Murphy return to contention after suspension.Former Ireland defender Louise Quinn debates whether Murphy should start ahead of the in-form Abbie Larkin.Live commentary of France v Ireland is available tonight on Off The Ball from 7pm.The FAI is expected to decide this week on whether Ireland's Nations League fixture against Israel will be moved to a neutral venue.Growing protests and political pressure continue to surround the upcoming Ireland-Israel matches.Taoiseach Micheál Martin says FIFA should address the wider issues, while the government will not intervene.Michael McCarthy explains why fulfilling the fixture could represent a significant statement by Irish football.Michael Olise scores a hat-trick as France defeat Northern Ireland and book their place at the FIFA World Cup.French football expert Philippe Auclair assesses Didier Deschamps' squad and highlights concerns about balance within the team.The Netherlands suffer a setback with Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber ruled out of the World Cup through injury.England boss Thomas Tuchel tells his players they are heading to the World Cup with one objective: winning it.John Brewin and Tim Vickery join Off The Ball to preview England's chances and Brazil's expectations heading into the tournament.FIFA referee Omar Artan is removed from the World Cup roster after reportedly being denied entry to the United States despite holding valid travel documents.Iran accuses the United States of revoking its World Cup ticket allocation, while Michel Platini launches legal action naming FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of the tournament.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join