WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: Week Two
6/23/20261 hr 1 min
Trevor and Joe tackle Week Two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In this episode they debate whether the tournament is an incredible global block party or a giant exercise in geopolitical sports washing, whether the David vs. Goliath fable needs some adjustment, and dish on the week's most entertaining World Cup drama, from Turkey's tragic scoreless exit to the fanboys currently making life difficult for Portugal's players. Through it all, they remind us that few things bring people together quite like 22 humans chasing a ball.
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First 90 secondsTrevor Noah· Host0:00
This episode is proudly sponsored by Mazda, Consumer Reports' safest new car brand. Mazda stands for more of what matters most to you. Visit mazdusa.com to learn more. [upbeat music] This is What Now? with Trevor Noah. All right, well- Mm ... welcome to week two of the World Cup.
Joe· Host0:25
Mm-hmm. Yeah, we c- I can't believe 'cause it feels like, one, we've watched so much football. It feels like week four, but then again, time rushes when you're having fun, so it doesn't feel like week two yet. It's like a we- I, I know it sounds like a weird contradiction, but it feels like we've watched four weeks' worth of football, but then it doesn't feel like we've reached week two yet.
Trevor Noah· Host0:47
I think it feels like that because, yes, we've watched probably more games per capita than ever in our lives.
Joe· Host0:54
Mm-hmm.
Trevor Noah· Host0:54
But because we haven't moved in the group stages- Yes ... it doesn't feel like the- Yes ... tournament has moved, in a good way.
Joe· Host1:01
Yes, yes, yes.
Trevor Noah· Host1:01
So it feels like it's still exciting. It's, it feels like it's still new. It feels like it's... But, but, you know, before we even get into the results, I, I noticed something about the World Cup.
Joe· Host1:10
Mm-hmm.
Trevor Noah· Host1:10
And I don't know if you'll agree with this or disagree.
Joe· Host1:12
Okay. Probably disagree, but [laughs] on principle, but okay.
Trevor Noah· Host1:16
[laughs] The World Cup- Mm ... is a lot like New Year's Eve.
Joe· Host1:20
Okay, in which it's like- Everyone talks trash about it in the buildup. Mm-hmm.
Trevor Noah· Host1:24
Everyone says they don't care. Everyone says they don't, they're not gonna make plans. They're not gonna participate.