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2026 World Cup: The murky ties between FIFA and the US
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2026 World Cup: The murky ties between FIFA and the US

Le Monde (English) · Jun 9, 2026, 6:01 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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After the 2022 World Cup was awarded to Qatar, the US launched a legal offensive against several FIFA members before securing the co-hosting of the 2026 tournament. This is the story of the rise of American soft power in global football.

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