ICE, Iran and $1,000 ‘Cheap Seats’: The World Cup Returns to the U.S.
When FIFA picked the U.S. to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada, Americans saw it as more than just a boon for the country’s tourism industry — it was a chance to finally prove to the world that the U.S. is a soccer-loving nation. But on the eve of kickoff, the tournament has been overshadowed by exorbitant ticket prices, disappointing global travel projections, the war in Iran, and uncertainty about the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement plans at stadiums.
Kara breaks it all down with three experts: Rachel Bachman, senior sports reporter for The Wall Street…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.