# Christopher Macchio | Opera Singer Recaps His World Cup Rendition of "America the Beautiful"

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Podcast: [Sid & Friends In The Morning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sid-friends-in-the-morning-829993)
Published: 2026-07-21T13:48:25+00:00
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Duration seconds: 644

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Opera singer Christopher Macchio joins Sid live in-studio to discuss his performance of "America the Beautiful" as part of the America 250 celebrations during the closing ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, and the performance failing to make the cut for Fox Sports' television broadcast.

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