Every sport has an underdog story. There are teams and players who go through such insurmountable odds that you can’t help but root for them. This World Cup, that team is Haiti. 

In this episode, we look at how a country and a soccer team written off by the world managed to shock everyone. And we go beyond this epic qualification, as Haitian fans at home and abroad navigate through a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment and hostile policies coming from the main World Cup host: the United States.

Every sport has an underdog story. There are teams and players who go through such insurmountable odds that you can&rsquo;t help but root for them. This World Cup, that team is Haiti.&nbsp;
In this episode, we look at how a country and a soccer team written off by the world managed to shock everyone. And we go beyond this epic qualification, as Haitian fans at home and abroad navigate through a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment and hostile policies coming from the main World Cup host: the United States.

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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Haiti: The World Cup’s Underdog

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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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Growing up, Cristo Fernandez dreamed of becoming a professional futbol player. But getting there wouldn’t be so linear. Turns out acting would be key in making his soccer dreams come true. We talk to Cristo about his iconic character Dany Rojas in the series “Ted Lasso,” taking professional risks, and staying joyful.

Growing up, Cristo Fernandez dreamed of becoming a professional futbol player. But getting there wouldn&rsquo;t be so linear. Turns out acting would be key in making his soccer dreams come true. We talk to Cristo about his iconic character Dany Rojas in the series &ldquo;Ted Lasso,&rdquo; taking professional risks, and staying joyful.

Cristo Fernandez: Art Imitates Life

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Haiti: The World Cup’s Underdog

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