By The AthleticJuly 12, 2026 5:00 am EDT Updated Hosts Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas break down the high-stakes 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.The Athletic’s James Horncastle joins the desk to share exclusive, firsthand accounts of Lionel Messi’s most iconic career milestones — including a raw look at Argentina’s tournament matches against Cape Verde and Egypt.Then, Jordan Campbell reveals the untold history of Erling Haaland’s rise in Norway, detailing his intense childhood drive and why he chose Norway over England — the side which ended Haaland’s World Cup run with a 2-1 quarter-final victory in Miami.Plus, Hannah Vanbiber interviews viral content creator Emma Kate Willman about her shocking social media fame as a Haaland lookalike.You can watch all episodes of The Athletic FC: Daily Cup on Amazon Fire devices and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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