The World Cup Comes to Trump's America

<p>The World Cup is finally here — and it's coming to North America. This week, Kelly and Tristen take a lighter-than-usual look at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, kicking off June 11th across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Where there's a major global event, there's geopolitics. From Iran's visa saga to sky-high ticket prices, heat waves in Kansas City, and FIFA's delicate dance with the White House, this tournament is anything but simple. Plus: a quick Iran update, World Cup predictions, and a story involving vuvuzelas and Trafalgar Square.</p> <p>Chapters:</p> <p>0:05 – Intro & Housekeeping </p> <p>3:45 – Iran Update</p> <p>5:57 – World Cup Overview & Geopolitics</p> <p>9:49 – Iran at the World Cup</p> <p>16:39 – Ticket Prices </p> <p>21:27 – Heat & Logistics </p> <p>23:50 – Predictions & Wrap-Up</p> <p> </p> <p>Diplomatic Immunity is produced by the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Views expressed reflect only those of the participants.</p>