# Jonathan Wilson, "The Power and the Glory"

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Podcast: [C-SPAN Bookshelf](https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-span-bookshelf-6416723)
Published: 2026-06-08T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

From June 11th to July 19th, the United States, Mexico, and Canada will be hosting the FIFA World Cup, the most popular sporting event in the world, with billions of viewers expected worldwide. To provide an overview and history of the World Cup we talk to Guardian (UK) soccer columnist Jonathan Wilson, author of "The Power and the Glory," which tells the history, politics, and corruption behind the tournament since its origins in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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