The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly · 2026-06-11 · 36 min
It's the first day of the 2026 World Cup! Ticket prices, transportation, security, visas, Attorneys General investigations and water bottles are just a few of the issues threatening to distract from the play on the pitch. Now that it's time for the football to actually be played, we will finally get some answers to the biggest outstanding questions: Will FIFA's controversial ticketing strategy mean empty seats? Will host cities actually make back their investment? Will the legacy of this World Cup be its challenges or its triumphs? Athletic Senior Writer Henry Bushnell joins The Deal to discuss all the above and more. Henry tells Alex and Jason how FIFA may have misjudged the American market. He also shares his thoughts on why the MLS has already missed the moment to capitalize on this summer's soccer momentum, which American city will "win" the tournament and how the 2026 World Cup will be remembered. Want more World Cup? Tune in to Bloomberg's Big Take episode Who's Really Paying for the World Cup? You can also watch this interview on YouTube . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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