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How Soccer Explains the World: Franklin Foer Previews the 2026 World Cup

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Franklin Foer, author of the newly updated bestseller "How Soccer Explains the World," joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss the cultural impact of the 2026 World Cup coming to North America. Foer details the Trump family's deep-rooted connection to the sport—from the President’s son, Barron, being a "really good player" in the academy system to the First Family's genuine interest in the global game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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