2026 World Cup: The murky ties between FIFA and the US
- Posted on June 9, 2026
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2026 World Cup: The murky ties between FIFA and the US
After the 2022 World Cup was awarded to Qatar, the US launched a legal offensive against several FIFA members before securing the co-hosting of the 2026 tournament. This is the story of the rise of American soft power in global football.