By The AthleticJuly 15, 2026 5:00 am EDT Updated Welcome to the Daily Cup! Today, hosts Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas deliver a definitive preview of the massive France vs. Spain semi-final showdown.The Athletic’s Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero breaks down Spain’s impenetrable defense, while Cerys Jones analyzes whether Kylian Mbappe can guide France to a third consecutive World Cup final.Plus, Paul Tenorio gives a critical evaluation of Christian Pulisic. After an injury-hit tournament and heavy external criticism, what does the future hold for Captain America and the USMNT? Finally, Hannah Vanbiber helps eliminated fans find a new bandwagon to cheer for.You can also watch every episode of The Athletic FC: Daily Cup on Amazon Fire devices and listen wherever you get your podcasts.Jul 15, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms