Episode
ICE, Iran and $1,000 ‘Cheap Seats’: The World Cup Returns to the U.S.
On with Kara Swisher · Jun 8, 2026 · 53 min
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…