Q&ABy The AthleticJune 23, 2026 6:00 am EDT Updated Join Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas on The Athletic FC: Daily Cup as they break down the 2026 World Cup action. Soccer insider Paul Tenorio joins the show to share an exclusive, one-on-one interview with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino following the USA’s raucous 2-0 victory over Australia.Plus, James Horncastle does a deep dive into how Lionel Messi prepared for his spectacular tournament-opening hat-trick for Argentina, and senior sports media columnist Andrew Marchand critiques the broadcaster dynamic between FOX pundits Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alexi Lalas.You can also watch The Athletic FC Daily Cup on Amazon Fire and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Jun 23, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms
