By The AthleticJune 25, 2026 Updated June 26, 2026Hosts Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas break down a massive six-match World Cup slate as group stages reach their climax.Soccer insider David Ornstein joins the show to discuss the escalating transfer market buzz surrounding USMNT star Folarin Balogun and Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall.
Plus, the team highlights The Athletic’s interactive World Cup Tracker with Jay Harris to map out the complicated qualification pathways for Group A, B, and C. Can the USMNT line up a favorable Round of 32 matchup?Senior Editor Hannah Vanbiber also dives into the debate surrounding Jeremy Doku’s departure for the birth of his child.You can also watch The Athletic FC Daily Cup on Amazon Fire devices and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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