Ryan O’Hanlon, ESPN staff writer, author of Net Gains, and Syracuse University instructor, joins the Wharton Moneyball team to analyze the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, assess the favorites and dark horses, evaluate the outlook for the U.S. Men’s National Team, and explain how analytics-driven innovations such as set pieces and long throw-ins are transforming soccer, before Cade Massey, Adi Wyner, and Shane Jensen discuss the spread of analytics across sports, playoff unpredictability, tournament design, and the evolving impact of NIL on college athletics.
Moneyball
Breaking Down the Biggest World Cup Ever
Leading soccer analyst discusses World Cup contenders, U.S. national team expectations, and the growing impact of analytics on the global game.
June 10, 2026
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