{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68374afd998551779fb67f1a/69d1103ad2e95f51314446cd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The World Cup and War","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68374afd998551779fb67f1a/1775307924172-d920e02a-9897-44d9-a911-b5049397cb89.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This summer's World Cup in North America is the biggest in size and scale and now, arguably, the most controversial. The tournament kicks off in less than 40 days. Co-hosts USA remain at war with Iran, with fellow Middle East participants and historic allies drawn into the conflict - and FIFA caught in the middle. Travel bans, political protests and fears over ICE guarantee a turbulent countdown.</p><p><br></p><p>This special episode hears from players, coaches, fans, regional experts and human rights advocates on the geopolitical backdrop to World Cup 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>Presenter: Adam Leventhal</p><p>Producer: Paul Iliffe</p><p>Audio from: AP, BBC, The Guardian, Reuters, FIFA, England Records, beIN</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}