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World Cup and World History: Empire, Power, and Politics in the Beautiful Game

A three-part series that uses the FIFA World Cup as a lens on global history, tracing how empire, dictatorship, conflict, and globalization have shaped the tournament and, in turn, how the World Cup has reflected broader political currents. From imperial legacies and post-war reckonings to Cold War rivalries and contemporary concerns about corruption and globalisation, the episodes illuminate football as a stage for power, identity, and international diplomacy.
Episode count
3
Year span
1953
Published date
2022-11-14

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