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The Athletic FC: Daily Cup

The Athletic FC: Daily Cup

By: The Athletic
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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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Episodes
  • Spain vs. France preview and Pulisic's USMNT future

    Spain vs. France preview and Pulisic's USMNT future
    Jul 14 2026
    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.

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    30 mins
  • The World Cup Enters the Quarterfinal Stage

    The World Cup Enters the Quarterfinal Stage
    Jul 10 2026
    Hosts Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas break down the latest action from the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, with Belgium, the side that put the USMNT to the sword, taking on Spain this evening. While Lamine Yamal may be one of the game's biggest stars on the field, it's his three-year-old brother, Kayne, who's become this tournament's biggest breakout social media star: we discover why. Plus, the Athletic’s Henry Bushnell joins the show to provide an exclusive, inside look into the USMNT camp and the impact of Mauricio Pochettino.

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    30 mins
  • Assessing the USMNT's World Cup campaign

    Assessing the USMNT's World Cup campaign
    Jul 8 2026
    Today, hosts Hannah Vanbiber and James McNicholas dust themselves off to discuss the future of the USMNT following their heartbreaking elimination by Belgium. The host of The Athletic FC Podcast, Emma Paton, stops by to discuss how this World Cup will impact the upcoming Premier League season, including transfer rumors surrounding Folarin Balogun. Plus, Hannah explores the often hilarious origins of English football chants and how American supporter culture is trying to catch up.

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    30 mins
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