By The AthleticJuly 21, 2026 5:00 am EDT Updated Welcome to the final episode of the Daily Cup! Hosts Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas break down the epic conclusion to the 2026 World Cup, where Spain emerged victorious.Felipe Cardenas joins the desk to analyze the dramatic 120-minute final and Lionel Messi’s future. Then, Hannah Vanbiber shares the ultimate cheat sheet on how to follow your favorite stars like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe as they return to their club teams.Finally, Tim Spiers reviews the tournament’s biggest successes, failures, and the impact of its Americanization.You can also watch every episode of The Athletic FC: Daily Cup on Amazon Fire devices and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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