It’s here! This World Cup will be unlike many others – with more teams playing than ever before, challenging logistics, and volatile geopolitics – so we brought together two soccer experts to help give us the lay of the land for this tournament. We talk about impressions from the fans, FIFA’s prohibitively expensive ticket prices, the players to watch like Lamine Yamal, and so much more.

<p>It&rsquo;s here! This World Cup will be unlike many others &ndash; with more teams playing than ever before, challenging logistics, and volatile geopolitics &ndash; so we brought together two soccer experts to help give us the lay of the land for this tournament. We talk about impressions from the fans, FIFA&rsquo;s prohibitively expensive ticket prices, the players to watch like Lamine Yamal, and so much more.</p>

As we gear up for the Men’s World Cup, listen to our new show about soccer culture in the U.S. and its underdog roots, told in short narrative episodes and deep dive interviews. Hosted by Fernanda Echavarri. New episodes available every Wednesday.

<p>As we gear up for the Men&rsquo;s World Cup, listen to our new show about soccer culture in the U.S. and its underdog roots, told in short narrative episodes and deep dive interviews. Hosted by Fernanda Echavarri. New episodes available every Wednesday.</p>

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BONUS: Let the World Cup Begin

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