Episode

The World Cup and the American Exception: Soccer, Identity, and Belonging

Podcast: Common Faith
Published: Jun 11, 2026
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Summary

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in North America, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore why soccer captivates billions around the globe but remains culturally distinct in America. With authors Franklin Foer and Andrei Markovits, they examine globalization, identity, Jewish belonging, and what the world's most popular sport reveals about who we are.