The First Time The Men’s World Cup Came to the U.S.A.

Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez

Sonoro | Futuro Studios

Society & Culture, Music, True Crime, Music History, Documentary

4.8 • 683 Ratings

🗓️ 29 May 2026

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

The Men’s World Cup is coming to our continent – and to this country. So we’re using this huge event to dive deep into what soccer means in the United States with a new podcast called “American Futbol.” We hear from immigrants all across the country for whom soccer is a touchstone, but who’ve also woven the sport into American culture and life. And we go back to the 90’s, to the very first time the World Cup came to the United States. There was Oprah, there was O.J., and it changed soccer in the U.S. forever. Follow American Futbol and listen to new episodes every Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:48.8	Hey, Charlie, no listeners. My name is Fernanda Chavari from Futuro Studios, and I'm coming to your feed to bring you something special.
0:56.2	Ahead of the men's FIFA World Cup, we've been working on a new podcast called American Football.
1:02.4	It's about soccer culture in the United States and its underdog roots.
1:06.2	And don't worry, it's not just a straightforward sports podcast, I promise.
1:10.4	We think you're going to love it.
1:11.6	So here's the first episode.
1:33.3	I love the sounds. I love the sounds. The constant buzzing from the stadium, the melodic yet off-key chanting from the fans.
1:39.3	The whistles, the rhythmic cadence of announcers calling the place.
1:43.3	I feel at home with this in the background.
1:46.4	Add to that, La Botana.
1:48.5	I love to see a table with spicy snacks
1:51.0	and an extra cold beer that spent the last five minutes in the freezer.
1:56.2	El quesito,
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