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Superstars light up the pitch as World Cup enters final phase of the group stage

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Superstars light up the pitch as World Cup enters final phase of the group stage

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June 24, 2026

Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

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So much fútbol, so little time. Here’s the latest from the World Cup (WC).

June 22, 2026

Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

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So much fútbol, so little time. Here’s the latest from the World Cup (WC).

June 22, 2026

USMNT eyes back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time in 96 years

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It’s been one week since the USMNT (red, white, and) blew our minds with their historic 4–1 World Cup (WC) win over Paraguay. Just like the American Outlaws, the group stage continues marching on with Game 2 against Australia today at 3 p.m. ET. Which team will hop to the top of the Group D standings?

June 19, 2026

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. Qatar

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CanMNT plays their second group stage game against Qatar today at 6 p.m. ET. Having already secured their first World Cup (WC) point, the Canadian men will be looking for their inaugural WC win on home soil, this time in Vancouver. What’s more, a dub would shake up the Group B standings.

June 18, 2026

What to know before No. 17 USMNT takes on No. 41 Paraguay

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It’s been 2,921 days since the U.S., Canada, and Mexico secured their joint bid to host the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup (WC) and now, we’re mere hours away from the No. 17 USMNT kicking off against No. 41 Paraguay tonight at 9 p.m. ET. Here’s everything you need to know before the Stars and Stripes begin their campaign to make it out of Group D.

June 12, 2026

It’s gameday: No. 30 CanMNT vs. No. 64 Bosnia and Herzegovina

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The first-ever FIFA men’s World Cup (WC) game hosted in Canada kicks off today at 3 p.m. ET at Toronto Stadium, with the home team No. 30 CanMNT taking on No. 64 Bosnia and Herzegovina in their 2026 WC opener. Here’s everything you need to know before Les Rouges compete for their first WC win.

June 12, 2026

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Recapping the NWSL’s opening weekend

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March 16, 2026

NWSL opening weekend was a downright party — and not just the birthday kind. From the two expansion squads making their heart-pumping debuts to our favorite golazo of the season thus far, here are the headlines to know with Matchweek one in the books.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #566

Azzi Fudd chose Project B over Unrivaled — but why?

June 23, 2026

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Azzi Fudd chose Project B over Unrivaled — but why?

Azzi Fudd is packing her passport, electing to join Project B, the new 5-on-5 offseason league that will make its grand debut in December. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz examine the current pro player landscape, now stuffed with options galore for women hoopers. One thing is clear: With an abundance of choices, this player empowerment era is here to stay.