The 2026 World Cup kicks off today. Tamerra Griffin, James McNicholas and Hannah Vanbiber, the hosts of “The Athletic FC: Daily Cup,” speak to Adam Crafton and Pablo Torre, who have exposed how American taxpayers are funding FIFA’s expanded tournament.
Tom Bogert, who covers soccer for The Athletic, helps preview the United States’ home-field advantage, and Hannah ranks the best and worst team kits, from Curaçao’s fan-favorite look to Nike’s so-called shoulder-gate drama. And, our top three stories as the tournament begins.
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