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articles / Pop Culture

Classical Kick-Off for World Cup 2026

Pop Culture

As the World Cup is coming to an end, join Brian Lauritzen weekdays at 6 PM for the Classical World Cup. Check out what's coming up on the final days of the special below!

Tonight:

“Life on Earth” by Spanish-Uruguayan composer Bergi, music that Francis Poulenc wrote after seeing Benedictine monks playing soccer, and Argentinian classic “La Foule” (The Crowd).

Tomorrow:

90s World Cup nostalgia with “Nessun Dorma,” music from Shostakovich’s ballet about soccer players, and gold-medal Bach.

Monday, July 20:

We’ll bid all 4 weekend teams farewell.

Pop Culture
Written by:
The classical team
The Classical Team
Published on 07.09.2026

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