# Trump, FIFA and the politics of the World Cup

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Podcast: [ABC News Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-news-daily-504641)
Published: 2026-06-08T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-daily/trump-fifa-and-the-politics-of-the-world-cup/106772986
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The FIFA World Cup is supposed to bring the world together. But with fans from some countries facing US travel restrictions, the Iran war spilling into the tournament through visa disputes and controversy over soaring ticket prices, the road to the event has been anything but easy. Today, sports journalist Tracey Holmes on how FIFA's global tournament is colliding with the realities of Trump's America. Featured: Tracey Holmes, host of The Sports Ambassador podcast

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