Two countries, One Obsession

Only three countries in the Americas have ever won the FIFA World Cup. On this episode of the Americas, Buenos Aires-based correspondent Joel Richards explores how football became the cultural heartbeat of Argentina (a 3-time winner) and Uruguay (a twice-winner). During a conversation with host Elaine Reyes, Richards also traces these countries' historic triumphs and how icons like Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi transformed the sport globally.

Watch Joel Richards' reports:

Uruguay: Small country, big game https://youtu.be/-BUZuABHycw?si=F9ko_-ZdaPnNMTyD

Argentina: The cradle of football https://youtu.be/ZLUqNFiXBXQ?si=fYwuNgHCpDdj_Y1Z

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