Joey Bada$$ sits down with U.S. Men’s National Team defender Miles Robinson for Billboard’s World Cup cover to talk about the the intersection of music and sports, handling pressure on the world stage, and what the World Cup means ahead of the tournament in the U.S. The two reflect on their respective journeys to success, discipline in the studio and on the field, staying grounded through success, and using their platforms to inspire the next generation. Billboard’s Global World Cup Series is a collection of 11 cover stories which pairs top soccer stars across the world competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with highly-touted musicians in accompanying countries. 00:00 Joey Bada$$ & Miles Robinson’s Full Circle World Cup Moment 00:22 Miles Robinson on Making the National Team 03:01 How Music and Sports Are Connected 05:58 Discipline, Creativity and Process 10:08 Taking Their Craft Around the World 11:41 Handling Pressure and Staying Grounded 15:04 Joey’s First Rap and Myles’ First Socc...