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The limits of soft power: America’s war and its World Cup
When the US, Canada and Mexico were selected as joint hosts of the 2026 World Cup, they were supposed to be the “safe choice” for Fifa. Football’s global governing body had been criticised for previous picks. There had b...
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The limits of soft power: America’s war and its World Cup is an episode from Beyond the Headlines by The National News. When the US, Canada and Mexico were selected as joint hosts of the 2026 World Cup, they were supposed to be the “safe ch...
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Published Jun 5, 2026, 23:20 long, audio available.
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