Why have the USA never produced a truly global superstar?
The 2026 World Cup is underway!Join Adam Leventhal, Art de Roché and Cerys Jones as they reflect on an eventful opening day before asking why the USA have never produced a truly global superstar.Jack Lang was at Estadio Azteca and recounts Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa that saw him showered in beer, while Henry Bushnell looks ahead to the USMNT’s opener against Paraguay.Plus, we hear from Joshua Kloke on Canada’s first game, in what he describes as ‘the biggest in Canadian soccer history'.Access to all of The Athletic's World Cup coverage is free via our app during the duration of the World Cup!Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Art de Roché and Cerys JonesFeaturing: Jack Lang, Henry Bushnell, Joshua KlokeExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Jay Beale and Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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