Who Benefits from FIFA World Cup in North America

The World Cup is coming to North America, and it’s bringing a massive wave of the crazy, the scary, the genius, and the downright hilarious! In this episode of 12.5 Minutes, hosts Jared Kelly and Liz Whitehead dive headfirst into the chaotic reality of the world's biggest sports tournament landing on our shores. From the back-alley politics of FIFA's inner circle to the shocking ticket fees and sudden local transit price hikes making headlines, they break down why this corporate mega-event might be a rocky ride for local fans. Plus, they unpack the laugh-out-loud reactions from British sports journalists eyeing America's infrastructure and discuss why you might see "seat fillers" and pumped-in crowd noise just to keep things looking pretty on high-def TV. It’s an unfiltered, witty take on sports, money, and the corporate circus you won't want to miss!