How the World Cup Wasted Your Money

EPISODE 394: Whoops?

You may think you understand the love affair between FIFA and the United States.

But the story goes a lot deeper than the White House.

And now that the biggest party in global sport is underway, you should know that soccer’s governing body stands to profit nearly $9 billion.

How did FIFA squeeze U.S. taxpayers with so many hidden costs?

The Athletic’s Adam Crafton helps us crunch the numbers on wasted public money, as we dissect comically absurd demands upon host cities — from “clean” stadiums and super-V.I.P. treatment... to a pop-up jail.

YOUTUBE SPOILER ALERT:

U-S-A,

Pablo

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