About this episode

Michael discusses the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Andrew Giuliani and Dan Hilferty, covering logistics, security, and the potential for Team USA.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and the United States is hosting the largest sporting event on the planet. Michael speaks with Andrew Giuliani, Executive Director of the White House FIFA World Cup Task Force, about security, logistics, President Trump's involvement, and why he believes Team USA could make a historic run. Then, Philadelphia World Cup host committee co-chair Dan Hilferty joins the conversation to discuss the economic impact, fan experience, and what visitors can expect when the tournament arrives. A wide-ranging discussion about soccer's growth in America, global sports, and the opportunities—and challenges—of hosting the world's game. Original air date 11 June 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics covered

• World Cup
• soccer
• sports logistics
• economic impact
• Team USA
• fan experience
• security

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