The Brutal Pressure of Playing The 2026 World Cup On Home Soil

The Brutal Pressure of Playing The 2026 World Cup On Home Soil

From Welcome to the Party by Treat Media

June 9, 2026 · 1h 2m

About this episode

Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach discuss the complexities and excitement surrounding the 2026 World Cup in North America.

World Cup fever is officially here…but so are the complications. This week, Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach dive into the magic, madness, and massive stakes of the World Cup returning to North America. From the U.S. Men’s National Team’s chances on home soil to the sky-high ticket prices, FIFA chaos, fan concerns, and the unifying power of soccer, Abby and Julie break down why this tournament still has the potential to be transformative. Plus, the Party Starter covers Nelly Korda’s historic U.S. Women’s Open comeback, a chaotic French Open, Texas going back-to-back at the Women’s College World Series, Sophia Wilson’s return to the USWNT, and a little golf etiquette mayhem from Abby and Julie’s trip to Ally House. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ Instagram — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ TikTok — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: Reserve Your Spot at Our FIFA x Airbnb Watch Party - June 19, 2026 in Culver City, CA…

People in this episode

Hosts: Julie Foudy, Abby Wambach

Topics covered

  • World Cup
  • soccer
  • U.S. Men's National Team
  • ticket prices
  • FIFA
  • sports events
  • women's sports

Keywords

  • 2026 World Cup
  • soccer
  • FIFA
  • U.S. Men's National Team
  • Nelly Korda
  • women's sports
  • ticket prices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FIFA

Places: North America, U.S.

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