Has Trump Turned the World Cup Into a Political Circus? Gerard Baker & Katy Balls

Katy and Gerry discuss the backlash around the World Cup, accusations that football has been “sold out”, soaring ticket prices, immigration rows, Gianni Infantino’s relationship with Trump, and whether this could become the most political World Cup yet. They also look at whether critics are being too quick to condemn the tournament before it has even begun — and whether America might still embrace football on the world stage. Gerard Baker, Editor-at-large, The Wall Street Journal & Columnist, The Times Katy Balls, Washington Editor & Columnist, The Times & The Sunday Times Executive Producer: Molly Guinness Producers: Euan Dawtrey & Harry Kitson Pictures: Reuters, Getty Images Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... Find us on Facebook:   / timesandsundaytimes   Find us on X: https://x.com/thetimes Find us on Instagram:   / thetimes