Welcome to The Athletic FC: Daily Cup; a daily pop-up show from The Athletic during the World Cup, bringing you to the heart of the biggest sports event on the planet. Soccer is descending on Canada, Mexico and the U.S. this summer and The Athletic has more credentialed reporters at games than any other publisher.
Hosted by three of The Athletic's finest - James McNicholas, Tamerra Griffin and Hannah Vanbiber - we'll cover every goal, game and group like nobody else, leaning on the expertise of The Athletic's esteemed reporters to cut through the noise.
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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.
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19 Jul 2026
Messi's Back-to-Back vs Yamal's Spain
Hosts Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas deliver the ultimate preview for the historic 2026 World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain. The Athletic’s James Horncastle joins the show to analyze how manager Lionel Scaloni’s emotional connection has fueled Argentina’s never-say-die attitude and positioned Lionel Messi just one win away from back-to-back global titles. Then, Dermot Corrigan dives into Spain's disciplined, starless collective under Luis de la Fuente and discusses what is driving Lamine Yamal's quiet ambivalence in the tournament. Plus, Hannah Vanbiber counts down her definitive top five off-the-pitch stories—including the prophetic 2007 Messi-Yamal baby photo and international fans obsessed with ranch dressing.
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19 Jul 2026
World Cup Best Moments & Final Preview
Hosts Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas take a look back at the unforgettable highlights and lowlights defining the 2026 World Cup. On the eve of the historic final between Argentina and Spain, The Athletic's global newsroom shares their favorite fan celebrations, shocking underdog runs, and elite superstar skills from the tournament. Plus, Hannah Vanbiber joins forces with the Tifo Football Podcast crew to break down the biggest controversies that rocked the summer.
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