#586: U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen joins to discuss World Cup 2026 preparation

Larsen, a former NASL Sounders ballboy and co-chair of the
Congressional Soccer Caucus, sat down to talk about border
challenges, drone defenses, getting visas and some of the other
work that's ongoing in preparation for World Cup 2026.


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