How This World Cup Changed Soccer

Published: Dec. 19, 2022, 10:45 a.m.

For weeks, much of the globe has been riveted by the highs and lows of the World Cup in Qatar. On Sunday, the soccer tournament culminated in a win for Argentina and its star, Lionel Messi, against France.\n\nHere\u2019s how the thrill of the game eclipsed the tournament\u2019s tainted beginnings, and what that might reveal about the future.\n\nGuest: Rory Smith, the chief soccer correspondent for The New York Times.