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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 18 MIN

What's Wrong with the 2026 World Cup

from Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast · host Bleav + Glass House Soccer

Hey, soccer fans! Despite loving the FIFA World Cup as the greatest sporting event in the world, Nick has a few things that he just can't stand about the tournament this year. Tune in as he rants about how mandatory hydration breaks are fundamentally changing the game of soccer into an Americanized commercial trap, how the expanded 48-team field has watered down the quality of the tournament, how bad broadcasting and terrible VAR coverage are making games difficult to enjoy, and how people just have to politicize everything about world soccer. If you are tired of FIFA prioritizing corporate revenue over the beautiful game, this video is for you. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick rants about what's ruining World Cup 2026: hydration breaks, the expanded field, bad broadcasters, and people politicizing everything.

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Hey, soccer fans! Despite loving the FIFA World Cup as the greatest sporting event in the world, Nick has a few things that he just can't stand about the tournament this year. Tune in as he rants about how mandatory hydration breaks are...

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