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The World Cup Story, Part 3: ‘FIFA, What Have You Become?'

The Journal.

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

July 17, 2026

Show Notes

The stage is set: Spain takes on Argentina in the World Cup final this coming Sunday. WSJ’s Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg discuss the highs, lows and controversies of this year’s tournament, and explain how politicalinterference as well as FIFA’s drive to make as much money as possible have changed the World Cup forever. Ryan Knutson hosts.


Further Listening:

- The World Cup Story Part 1: Soccer and Scandal

- The World Cup Story Part 2: Too Big To Fail

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