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Prince William on England's World Cup, Travis at Wembley, NFL in the UK & America's 250th | Bonus EP
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World Cup as the US Host: Culture, Scale & Soccer Chants
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Jason reflects on attending the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the unique sense of global community it created, before the conversation turns to the 2026 tournament as a US host. William says the scale of American stadiums will be the biggest surprise for English visitors — a genuine culture shock. [1] — Prince William "Jason Kelce asks the right question: how does the US build the same tribal passion for soccer that England has? Prince William's answer is …" 11:00 Jason then raises the thornier question of why the US lacks the visceral chant culture that defines English football in pubs and stadiums. William's answer is incisive: Americans are already tribal — they just point that energy at the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Attach the same DNA to football, he argues, and the culture will follow. The pub's role as a communal gathering space for wins and losses is also discussed, with William hinting that some English football chants are too rude to broadcast.
Jason Kelce asks the right question: how does the US build the same tribal passion for soccer that England has? Prince William's answer is direct — you already have it in football, baseball, and basketball. Attach that same DNA to soccer, and it follows.
