States of Play (World Cup 26)
Fare networkStates of Play is a podcast about the FIFA World Cup and the world it reflects in 2026. Through June and July we will look at events as they play out in the U.S, Mexico and Canada, the matches, the teams, the players, and weave them through with the social dynamics, culture and human rights issues that are being played out in parallel.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 14 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Categories | SportsSoccer | ||||
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The Final is here already as Argentina take on Spain.
The team look back at the semis and make their predictions.
Will Trump make a big deal of interfering? Will he face boos? And can he resist saying who he wants to win and jinxing them?
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Quarter finals done and a lot of talking points to explore.
Is VAR our collective hate in this World Cup?
Why do referees have their names on their shirts? And why does it feel Argentina are getting a helping hand?
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The continuing fallout from Balogun and the burning issues of VAR and refereeing.
What happens when Donald Trump inserts himself into a big sporting moment as he does twice this summer.
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- Hanging with my Soccer Nerds
You can tell the hosts are passionate fans of the play on the pitch when they nerd out reacting to the games…. …but what makes this pod unique is how seamlessly they can pivot back and forth from fun banter to conversations around the political/societal dynamics off the field. They bring a unique perspective that I can’t find anywhere else.
Apple Podcasts5JustLivingHakeem
United Statesa month ago - Best World Cup Pod
There are very few (if any) podcasts that live squarely at the intersection of sports and sociopolitics and provide thoughtful and compelling analysis on both fronts. This pod does exactly that and in a way that is fun and engaging. Given the political backdrop of this year’s World Cup, I would highly recommend giving this a listen.
Apple Podcasts5David P ChicagoUnited Statesa month ago - Keeping it real
This is all the commentary you need to enjoy the 2026 World Cup responsibly. A refreshingly real dialogue that looks straight at the dissonance of the proclaimed values of this international tournament and its commercial and political realities while sustaining the genuine delight in the game. Intelligent, illuminating , and funny.
Apple Podcasts5Cassiopeia VUnited Statesa month ago - Informative and fun!
I really enjoyed listening to this pod. Thought it was well informed and important conversation. And it was fun too.
Apple Podcasts5Christine-nycUnited Statesa month ago
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