{"product_id":"power-plays-and-pitch-politics-how-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-in-the-united-states-redefined-global-sport-diplomacy-and-geopolitics-9798243913201","title":"Power Plays and Pitch Politics: How the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States Redefined Global Sport, Diplomacy, and Geopolitics","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Andrew Stevins\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Soccer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Plays and Pitch Politics: How the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States will Redefine Global Sport, Diplomacy, and Geopolitics\u003c\/b\u003e offers a comprehensive and authoritative examination of sport's most significant global event and its unexpected role in shaping international affairs, national identity, and global power dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of the United States' unprecedented co-hosting of the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, this book dissects how the tournament intersected with contemporary global forces, including foreign policy, immigration debates, geopolitical tensions, and international law. From the corridors of FIFA headquarters to the global media spotlight, this work unpacks how sport has become inseparable from diplomacy, national image, and public discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on rigorous analysis, expert interviews, and compelling case studies, this book covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow U.S. foreign policy and domestic politics influenced fan access, media narratives, and diplomatic relations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe evolving role of sporting events in international relations and soft power strategy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecurity challenges and governance lessons from one of the most politically charged World Cups in history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEconomic implications, cultural exchanges, and long-term legacies that will shape cities and societies far beyond match day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complex interactions between fans, media, and state actors in an era where sport reflects global controversies as much as athletic competition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book transcends traditional sports writing, presenting a nuanced, authoritative perspective for policymakers, scholars, journalists, and global citizens alike. It reveals sport not as an escape from politics, but as a stage where the world's most pressing global challenges are played out before billions of eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are fascinated by international relations, curious about the intersection of culture and policy, or a fan of global sport, \u003cb\u003ePower Plays and Pitch Politics\u003c\/b\u003e delivers a compelling narrative and incisive insights into how the 2026 World Cup became a moment of transformation on and off the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47571978748055,"sku":"9798243913201","price":1157.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798243913201.webp?v=1774888657","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/power-plays-and-pitch-politics-how-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-in-the-united-states-redefined-global-sport-diplomacy-and-geopolitics-9798243913201","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}