Episode

Expanded World Cup delivers despite early doubts

Podcast: Morning Edition
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Duration seconds: 204
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Summary

The group stage of the World Cup continues this week. The U.S. has already won its group and qualified for the knockout stage. A few favorites have struggled and unexpected ones have shined.