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How turbulent global politics are rattling the World Cup

This is the first time in World Cup history that a host nation is actively at war with a country participant. GPS and The Lead tackle the geopolitical cloud looming over the tournament.

0:00 The geopolitical cloud hanging over the World Cup 2:44 The novelty of politics invading sports 6:13 A majority Iranian American recreational soccer team on their view of Iran's national team

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