We look into the question that so many Americans are left asking at the end of every Men’s World Cup: what will it take for the U.S. men’s team to compete with elite teams in the future? Plus, we examine the problems with the way youth development is run in the country, and what many call a flawed “pay-to-play” soccer model.

We look into the question that so many Americans are left asking at the end of every Men&rsquo;s World Cup: what will it take for the U.S. men&rsquo;s team to compete with elite teams in the future? Plus, we examine the problems with the way youth development is run in the country, and what many call a flawed &ldquo;pay-to-play&rdquo; soccer model.

The Men’s World Cup came back to the United States after more than three decades. So we take a deep dive at soccer culture in the U.S. and its underdog roots, told in short narrative episodes and deep dive interviews. Hosted by Fernanda Echavarri.

The Men&rsquo;s World Cup came back to the United States after more than three decades. So we take a deep dive at soccer culture in the U.S. and its underdog roots, told in short narrative episodes and deep dive interviews. Hosted by Fernanda Echavarri.

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BONUS: The Future of U.S. Soccer

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What would soccer be without fans? And what would a match feel like without them chanting at the top of their lungs? Chants are a way to express joy, patriotism, and frustration. They can also be funny, vulgar, and harmful.  We get into the history of soccer chants, the best ones of the 2026 World Cup, and we look into where US fans stand compared to the rest of the world.

What would soccer be without fans? And what would a match feel like without them chanting at the top of their lungs? Chants are a way to express joy, patriotism, and frustration. They can also be funny, vulgar, and harmful.&nbsp; We get into the history of soccer chants, the best ones of the 2026 World Cup, and we look into where US fans stand compared to the rest of the world.

BONUS: The Art of Soccer Chants

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Farewell to the World Cup! We sit down with a soccer expert and superfan to discuss this Men’s World Cup’s significance. We get into the “firsts” in a global competition that’s been around for almost 100 years; the controversial moments and most joyful storylines; and Spain’s journey to the coveted trophy.

Farewell to the World Cup! We sit down with a soccer expert and superfan to discuss this Men&rsquo;s World Cup&rsquo;s significance. We get into the &ldquo;firsts&rdquo; in a global competition that&rsquo;s been around for almost 100 years; the controversial moments and most joyful storylines; and Spain&rsquo;s journey to the coveted trophy.

The Best (and Worst) of the 2026 World Cup

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What would you do to attend the World Cup? We follow one Panamanian woman’s journey through the joy and heartbreak of soccer fandom, and to the game’s biggest stage. "Whatever it takes, I'm gonna go,” Danetsy Len tells us. “What do I have savings for if not to do this once in a lifetime thing?" She’s one of hundreds of thousands of fans who’ve had to jump through countless – and unprecedented – hoops in order to make it to this year’s Men’s World Cup.

What would you do to attend the World Cup? We follow one Panamanian woman&rsquo;s journey through the joy and heartbreak of soccer fandom, and to the game&rsquo;s biggest stage. "Whatever it takes, I'm gonna go,&rdquo; Danetsy Len tells us. &ldquo;What do I have savings for if not to do this once in a lifetime thing?" She&rsquo;s one of hundreds of thousands of fans who&rsquo;ve had to jump through countless &ndash; and unprecedented &ndash; hoops in order to make it to this year&rsquo;s Men&rsquo;s World Cup.

One Fan’s Journey to the World Cup

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BONUS: The Future of U.S. Soccer

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