By The AthleticJuly 11, 2026 5:00 am EDT Updated Hosts Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas break down the latest action from the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.The Athletic’s Henry Bushnell joins the show to provide an exclusive, inside look into the USMNT camp following their dramatic Round of 16 exit against Belgium, exploring the impact of Mauricio Pochettino.Plus, we look at the tournament’s biggest breakout social media star: Lamine Yamal’s three-year-old brother, Keyne, who went viral cheering for Spain.Finally, Hannah Vanbiber joins to discuss the high-tech robotic K9 units patrolling stadiums in Monterrey, and the crew wraps up with our daily “Stoppage Time” trivia game.You can also watch The Athletic FC: Daily Cup on Amazon Fire devices and listen wherever you get your podcasts.Jul 11, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms
USMNT post-mortem and Lamine Yamal’s brother goes viral
Hosts Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas break down the latest action from the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. The Athletic’s Henry Bushnell joins the show to provide an exclusive, inside look into the USMNT camp following their dramatic Round of 16 exit against Belgium, exploring the impact of Mauricio Pochettino. Plus, we look at the tournament’s biggest breakout social media star: Lamine Yamal’s three-year-old brother, Keyne, who went viral cheering for Spain. Finally, Hannah Vanbiber joins to discuss the high-tech robotic K9 units patrolling stadiums in Monterrey, and the crew...
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