World Cup Series Ep. 8 - Are FIFA cheating?

This episode wasn't meant to be like this. What was meant to be a gentle chat about World Cup moments past got a little out of hand, when frustration borne of the 2026 tournament so far came to the surface.

We love football. Of course we do. It'sthe beautiful game, and it's our game. It's everyone's game. But while we haven't been quiet about our feelings about FIFA, the world is fast wising up to the excesses and immoral aims of the sports governing body.

Misuse of VAR, inconsistent decision making, Gianni's ego and profit being put over fans is one thing. But when FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's red card, after Donald Trump called Infantino personally, they crossed an unforgivable line.

Ben and Jack dissect what has been a World Cup that encapsulates modern fo ...