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John Green and Daniel Alarcón Break Down the 2026 World Cup

Jordan and Algeria face off in a World Cup match at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Airdate: Monday, July 13 at 10 AM

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has shattered the tournament’s attendance record, with over 6 million fans showing up for matches across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The tournament has delivered for international visitors, pairing big games with viral moments of tourists trying American foods like Texas barbeque and ranch dressing for the first time. But President Trump’s intervention reversing a U.S. player’s suspension may have soured some enthusiasm for Team USA, with some spectators calling out FIFA corruption. John Green and Daniel Alarcón, hosts of “The Away End” podcast, preview what to expect from the final week of the World Cup.

Guests:

John Green, co-host of “The Away End," YouTuber and author of several books including “Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection” and “The Fault in Our Stars”

Daniel Alarcón, co-host of “The Away End,” - contributing writer at The New Yorker and co-founder, host, and executive producer of "Radio Ambulante"

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