The Men Who Sold The World Cup

The Men Who Sold The World Cup

Reality 2021

Available on HBO Max, Max

The awarding of the World Cup to countries around the world has been infested with bribery, corruption, global politics, backroom deals and greed. It all came to a head when the 2022 World Cup was awarded to Qatar, a desert nation.

Reality 2021

Starring Landon Donovan, Morgan Pehme, Joseph Blatter

EPISODE 1

The Heist

Rampant corruption taints Qatar's selection to host the 2022 World Cup.

42 min · 1 Jan 2021 M/12
EPISODE 2

The Take Down

The FBI and IRS try to smash corruption in soccer's world governing body.

43 min · 1 Jan 2021

Landon Donovan

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Morgan Pehme

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Joseph Blatter

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Jürgen Klinsmann

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Mary Lynn Blanks

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About

The Men Who Sold The World Cup

REALITY

The awarding of the World Cup to countries around the world has been infested with bribery, corruption, global politics, backroom deals and greed. It all came to a head when the 2022 World Cup was awarded to Qatar, a desert nation.

Information

Studio: discovery plus Adventure & Documentaries
Released: 2021

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: * (AAC)