A World Cup preview with Grant Wahl

Episode 252 of the Sports Media Podcast features a conversation with Grant Wahl, the longtime soccer journalist who will be reporting on the ground from Qatar for the entirety of the World Cup starting November 14 for his own site, GrantWahl.com. In this podcast, Wahl discusses his previous reporting from Qatar on migrant workers at FIFA hotels in Doha and if laws to protect migrant workers are being enforced on the ground; the climate of Qatar for Western guests; what kind of access he will receive for the tournament; our deep dive on Fox’s coverage of the World Cup and what we think of each broadcaster; a breakdown of each World Cup Group and who we think might surprise; the final World Cup for Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and more.