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The POLITICAL dimension of the US FIFA World Cup with Cas Mudde

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27/06/2026

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This FIFA World Cup may be the most political in history. Listen to the latest episode of FEPS Talks with Cas Mudde, Dutch Political Scientist and Research Professor of International Affairs at the University of Georgia!

The 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds amidst intensifying geopolitical rivalries, migration disputes, debates over democracy and human rights, and tensions involving participating countries such as Iran, all while being hosted by three North American countries.

In this episode of FEPS Talks, Christian Salm, FEPS Head of Democracy and Participation Programmes, talks to Cas Mudde, Dutch Political Scientist and Research Professor of International Affairs at the University of Georgia.

They explore and discuss issues ranging from the impact of the Iran conflict on the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the legitimisation of controversial policies during the event, potential #Boycott measures, and the role of football in political campaigning.

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