This series traces FIFA’s rise from a modest governing body to a global behemoth, showing how the beautiful game became entangled with bribery, backroom deals, and full-blown geopolitical maneuvering. At the heart of it is the concept (and new word to me) sportswashing: the way authoritarian regimes use mega sporting events to launder their reputations on the world stage. Hosting the World Cup isn’t just about soccer anymore; it’s about legitimacy, influence, and global clout. One of the film’s final lines hits especially hard: “FIFA is corrupt simply because humanity is corrupt.” A sobering reminder that FIFA’s flaws aren’t just institutional… they’re deeply human.