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The world’s biggest sporting event is coming to North Texas and suddenly, it’s not just about soccer, it’s about us. The crowds, the cultures, the watch parties, the economy, the traffic -- how do you plug in and why does it matter?When the World Comes to Texas is KERA News’ limited-series podcast that follows this spectacle coming to our backyard. In quick, 15-20 minute episodes, we move from curiosity to connection. We’ll explore how to join the excitement (even if you don’t follow the game), the traditions of teams arriving from around the world, the surprising history behind “soccer” and what this moment could change for the future of the sport in the U.S. It’s a smart, local and human look at what happens when the world shows up at our doorstep.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe world’s biggest sporting event is coming to North Texas and suddenly, it’s not just about soccer, it’s about us. The crowds, the cultures, the watch parties, the economy, the traffic -- how do you plug in and why does it matter?
When the World Comes to Texas is hosted by KERA News. The show has published 6 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How to Enjoy Every Kick This World Cup" (16 June 2026, 20 minutes), "Take It to the Streets" (9 June 2026, 17 minutes), and "Gooooooooaaaaaaaaaal!" (2 June 2026, 18 minutes).
When the World Comes to Texas publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 16 minutes across 6 episodes.
Booking probability for When the World Comes to Texas is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. When the World Comes to Texas requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. When the World Comes to Texas's contact route on record: verified email.
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KERA News hosts When the World Comes to Texas, a sports podcast with 6 episodes published.
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Episode #5
<p>While football might mean something different here in the U.S. (and Texas specifically), it means something much different around the world. And it has so much merch attached to it as well: everything from jerseys...
Episode #4
<p>We’ve talked about the professional side of soccer, but the sport is much more than elite athletes running around on the pitch in front of millions of fans. There’s also a strong and thriving street soccer culture...
Episode #3
<p>Sports commentary can be one of the most essential parts of the experience of a game, whether you’re watching it on television or listening to the play-by-play on the radio. But what does that experience feel like...
Episode #2
<p>Did you know that one of the country's most premier soccer clubs happens to be in North Texas? The FC Dallas Youth Academy was founded in 2005 by the Hunt Family, and it has gone on to produce some of the world’s...
Episode #1
<p>This isn’t the first time the U.S. has hosted the biggest sporting event in the world. The World Cup came to the country in 1994, and it was then and there that Michael Hitchcock discovered a love for the sport of...
When the World Comes to Texas
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