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2026 World Cup
July 30, 2026
Alex Shephard
What Gianni Infantino Learned From Donald Trump
The FIFA president’s plan to sell off a stake of the World Cup suggests he’s emulating his hero.
July 20, 2026
Alex Shephard
The 2026 World Cup Was a Cynical Triumph
It was a great tournament. But the malign influence of Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino was inescapable.
July 6, 2026
Alex Shephard
The Joy of the World Cup Just Collided With Trump
The tournament had weathered a series of scandals related to the current administration. Now, a red card reversal threatens to upend it.

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