The World Cup: Intrigue, Statecraft And Sports
The World Cup: Intrigue, Statecraft And Sports
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The World Cup begins in Moscow this week and we found out the U.S. will co-host it in 2026 with Mexico and Canada. More people watch this tournament than any other sporting event.But FIFA was the subject of a corruption scandal that became public in 2015. How could such a beloved sport involve so much wrongdoing?
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