{"type":"link","asset_type":"article","version":"1.0","cache_age":3600,"provider_name":"CANVAS Arts","provider_url":"https:\/\/artscanvas.org","title":"In 'We Are the World (Cup),' Roger Bennett explores personal history with the tournament","publication_date":"March 04, 2026","summary":"When the World Cup kicks off in June, billions will turn their attention to games spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It’s an experience Roger Bennett likens to a solar eclipse, except the Earth is completely engulfed not in darkness, but by soccer. Geoff Bennett spoke with him about his new book, “We Are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World’s Greatest Sporting Event.\"","author_name":"By Geoff Bennett","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/cdn.artscanvas.org\/static\/2026\/03\/fe22c2e287b362fda7dc9313833f38ba-worldcup-1024x521.jpg","thumbnail_height":521,"thumbnail_width":1024}