# What's behind the most expensive World Cup in history?

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Podcast: [World Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/world-today-319503)
Published: 2026-06-09T12:38:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2764975
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① An in-depth analysis of China-DPRK relations. (00:41) ② China's foreign trade up 15.3% in first five months. What's behind the growth? (14:20) ③ Iran and Israel say they are halting attacks on each other. De-escalation or a pause before the next clash? (25:30) ④ Australian expert analyzes China's human rights approach. (37:11) ⑤ What's behind the most expensive World Cup in history? (46:21)

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