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'A sanitized World Cup': How Trump's America overshadowed soccer's biggest stage

As the Cup kicks into high gear, controversy threatens to overshadow the action on the field. More than 120 civil rights and human rights organizations have issued an unprecedented travel advisory for visitors coming to the United States. But much of the soccer world has reacted with a shrug. The Weekend: Primetime anchors break down how FIFA and Western leaders are enabling Trump's agenda to influence the World Cup.

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