# Why Everyone Cares About This World Cup

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Podcast: [The Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-743229)
Published: 2026-06-29T09:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily
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## Resource

Our reporter explains the magic of this moment, and two Iranian soccer fans discuss its complexity.

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