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Joy Reid Guest Rooting for Team USA to Lose So Victory Won't be 'Exploited' by Trump
Monday, July 6, 2026
On July 1, Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation, appeared on Joy Reid's podcast. Zirin stated he did not want the U.S. Men's National Team to win upcoming games, saying a victory could be used by political figures. The U.S. soccer team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 that day, with player Folarin Balogun receiving a red card during the match.