A host is supposed to harvest the world’s goodwill, not burn it.
By Bobby Ghosh, a geopolitics analyst and commentator, formerly of Time magazine and Bloomberg.
Folarin Balogun of the U.S. men’s national soccer team shows dejection after the United States lost to Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match in Seattle.
Folarin Balogun of the U.S. men’s national soccer team shows dejection after the United States lost to Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match in Seattle on July 6. David Ramos / Getty Images
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