The Heat: FIFA World Cup | Expectations

Every four years, the world stops for the World Cup, the biggest sports event that has gotten even bigger this year – 48 nations will face off across the United States, Canada and Mexico for football glory.

But the buildup to the tournament has been marked by tensions and controversies. #Heat #FIFA #WorldCup #Football #SomaliReferee

Guests:

Oscar Emboaba is a former Brazilian national football team player.
Tim Vickery is a sports journalist.
Victor Matheson is a professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross.

0:00 The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins
0:21 Controversies surrounding the tournament
02:10 Interview with Oscar Emboaba
3:25 Playing with Neymar and Brazil's chances in 2026
5:05 Oscar on his record transfer to China
7:12 How realistic are Brazil's World Cup hopes?
10:43 The expanded 48-team format
12:36 Heat, player fitness and the survival of the fittest
13:48 Ticket prices then and now: $50 versus $1,000
17:05 Somali referee denied entry
19:36 FIFA's control over ticket sales
21:44 The US immigration policy
23:58 Canada's anti-scalping law: A solution for fans?
26:44 Who will win the 2026 World Cup?

#Brazil #Neymar #OsbarEmboaba #ShanghaiPortFC

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