The United States, Canada, and Mexico are preparing to host the world’s most prestigious football tournament. While defending champions Argentina remain top contenders alongside powerhouses like Spain, France, and Brazil, the competition welcomes fresh faces as Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan make their debut appearances in the finals.
Host Lee James, alongside John Bennett, Isaac Fanin, and Mani Djazmi, explores the critical on-field and off-field issues surrounding the event. The series features exclusive insights from the athletes themselves, including South Korea captain and former Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min and World Cup winner Geronimo Rulli.
“More than the Score” delves deeper than the match results, highlighting the emerging teams, breakout stars, and evolving fan cultures that shape the tournament in ways that statistics cannot capture.
As 48 teams compete across North America, the BBC World Service provides comprehensive coverage from the opening group stages to the grand final. “More than the Score” is available on all major podcast platforms.
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