EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 50 MIN
Looking Back at the World Cup: Politics, Nations and Who Gains Financially
from World Review with Ivo Daalder · host Ivo Daalder, Bobby Ghosh, Mehreen Khan, Edward Luce
In this episode, we take a critical look at FIFA, global sports politics, and the way major international events can reveal deeper institutional problems. Key Topics Criticism of FIFA leadership and governance How scandals reveal an organization’s true priorities The political meaning of the World Cup and other major sporting events Large events can temporarily distract from deeper structural failures. Leadership is best judged under crisis, not during calm moments. Institutions often protect reputation before they protect integrity. Links Mehreen Khan – https://x.com/MehreenKhn?lang=en Edward Luce – https://x.com/EdwardGLuce Bobby Ghosh – https://bobbyghosh.substack.com/ Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs — belfercenter.org World Review with Ivo Daalder — belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder
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In this episode of World Review we reflect on the World Cup and discuss the controversies surrounding FIFA and the role of its leadership. We examine how global sporting events reveal a great deal about the world, and the broader relationship between sports and power. This conversation offers a sharper look at what is really happening behind the scenes.
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