It was a great tournament. But the malign influence of Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino was inescapable.
Alex Shephard is a staff writer at The New Republic, where he has covered politics and culture since 2015. His work focuses on themes such as elections, government, public policy, and geopolitics, reflecting his interest in both regional and world affairs. He has been featured in various publications including The Washington Post, New York, and GQ, among others.