World Cup 006 | Is America A Football Country Yet?

It is essential for the success of international football tournaments that the hosts do well, and so far Team USA - undeniably the leader of the 2026 World Cup triumvirate - have exceeded expectations. Yet much of the discourse remains fixated on the popularity of the sport in a country where there are certainly other, bigger games in town. What will it take for the conversation to move on from the health of football in America? Jack Pitt-Brooke, Rory Smith and Jonathan Wilson dial are on the ground to take a pulse. For this summer's main event, we are offering all new signups to SC Libero, the most important of the least important membership clubs, a two-week free trial. Time it right and that's two bonus episodes and four extended shows without paying a penny. Remember, bonus episodes are only available to members on the Einsteins tier and above. Join now: https://www.liberopodcast.com/ --- Produced by: Tom Bassam Email us [email protected] Libero socials Join our Discord   / discord   Follow us on X https://x.com/podcast_libero Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/liberopodcas... Follow us on Instagram   / liberopod   Follow us on TikTok   / liberopod   Follow us on Facebook   / liberopod   Chapters 00:00 Highs and lows of the World Cup so far 12:03 Elite club managers shaping World Cup 16:07 America's football passion debated 29:58 Complexities of measuring American football fandom 46:47 Why do Europeans worry about American influence? Episode wrap-up and bonus content Music: Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions