Sports With Littlefield: FIFA World Cup, Mookie Betts And More

10:03

June 13, 2018

Priyanka Deo, Meghna Chakrabarti

The succesful United 2026 bid (Canada, Mexico and the U.S.) officials pose on stage. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) — The successful United 2026 bid (Canada, Mexico and the U.S.) officials pose on stage. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

As the world anticipates the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off tomorrow in Moscow, North America is celebrating: U.S., Mexico and Canada were announced as the winners to jointly bid the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Plus, an analysis of the Red Sox's Mookie Betts' chances in this year's MLB All-Star voting, a look at Tiger Woods' performance in the PGA Golf U.S. Open, and a recap of Rafael Nadal's French Open win.

Guest

Bill Littlefield, host of NPR's Only A Game.

This segment aired on June 13, 2018.