On June 9, 2026, Roger Bennett appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss expectations, ticket prices, and geopolitical issues surrounding the upcoming World Cup.
Meanwhile, the sports podcast circuit is leaning heavily on his expertise. On First Take, host Molly Qerim brought on the Men in Blazers founder to discuss the prospects of the US Men's National Team. Qerim welcomed him warmly: "We are happy to be joined by Roger Bennett, founder of Men in Blazers Media Network. Do you like, Roger, what you heard from Pulisic there?"
As the tournament draws closer, Roger Bennett's crossover appeal between traditional broadcast journalism and energetic fan-centric networks positions him as a central figure in American soccer media. How he balances critical journalistic coverage of FIFA with his signature boosterism will be the space to watch.