Morocco at the MAGA World Cup!

In this episode, Derek and Priyansh chat with educator, writer, poet and podcaster extraordinaire Nashwa Lina Khan about the cultural, political, and social significance of the Moroccan men’s football team and the 2026 MAGA World Cup. Nashwa shares insights on Morocco's remarkable World Cup journey, the political and social implications of football celebrations, and the systemic issues surrounding the tournament.   Nashwa Lina Khan is a Canadian community educator, researcher, writer, and podcast host. She is host of the brilliant podcast Habibti Please https://open.spotify.com/show/3HfMgIoBhNZF0jBbgcFiJM, where she covers social justice, media, and current events. Her writing and poetry—which concentrate on narrative methodologies, public health, and forced migration—have been published by outlets like Vice and The New York Times.Chapters00:00 Introduction and guest introduction01:06 Morocco's World Cup journey and cultural significance02:26 Fan atmosphere at Levi Stadium and LA fan zones04:49 Political tensions and flags at World Cup fan zones08:24 Police response and police violence during Moroccan celebrations12:23 Contrasts in fan culture between Morocco and other countries16:15 Canadian soccer, patriotism, and systemic issues22:02 Moroccan players, systemic violence, and visa denials30:02 Morocco's rising football ambitions and infrastructure investments34:49 The cultural and political significance of Moroccan victories39:15 Controversies around players, gender, and systemic violence49:22 World Cup legacy and global inequalities01:03:42 Looking ahead: Morocco and the future of political sports engagementKeywords: Morocco World Cup, football politics, systemic racism, diaspora, fan culture, visa politics, state violence, sports activismHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Derek________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.EoS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheendofsportEoS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@endofsportpod