Conspiracy 58: The Swedish TV Hoax That Messed With My Head

A Swedish mockumentary from 2002 claimed the 1958 FIFA World Cup never happened—and even knowing it was fake, I found myself getting convinced. Conspiracy 58 is a masterclass in media manipulation that feels more relevant than ever. Here's what this 30-minute film taught me about misinformation, Holocaust denial, and why we're all more vulnerable to propaganda than we'd like to admit.