The GIST Plus: Everything that’s wrong with the World Cup (The GIST Plus preview)

About this episode

Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the issues surrounding the upcoming 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup.

The 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup starts tomorrow, but the road to the biggest soccer tournament ever has been…bumpy, to put it mildly. Before the first whistle blows, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are sharing their unfiltered World Cup thoughts on everything from ticket prices to politics. To enjoy this episode in full, join The GIST Plus , our extra-special membership platform. Until then, this preview will have to do. Show notes: Join The GIST Plus More on The GIST: ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz

People in this episode

Hosts: Ellen Hyslop, Steph Rotz

Topics covered

• World Cup
• soccer
• ticket prices
• politics
• sports commentary

Keywords

• World Cup
• FIFA
• soccer
• ticket prices
• politics
• sports

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Organizations: The GIST Plus

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