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Instead of a soft power coup, the World Cup could be an ‘own goal’ for Donald Trump

The Conversation 12 June 2026 Yesterday
Instead of a soft power coup, the World Cup could be an ‘own goal’ for Donald Trump
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There’s a crucial difference between soft power and spectacle. Early signs indicate the World Cup will offer more of the latter for Trump’s America.
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