# The World Cup is Coming: Is American Soccer Ready?

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Podcast: [Brian Kilmeade Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brian-kilmeade-show-745158)
Published: 2026-05-03T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Brian is joined in studio by his brother, Jim Kilmeade, to discuss the upcoming 2026 World Cup and the state of American soccer. They dive into the "pay-to-play" crisis in youth sports, Jim's new academy for the American Soccer Club, and a decades-old family grudge over a soccer trip to Holland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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