Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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“The relationship between FIFA's Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump is key to understanding this World Cup.”

Mehdi and political scientist Jules Boykoff unpack why FIFA ignored the U.S. government's mistreatment of teams, referees and fans.

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