# Soccer For US Pod, Episode 147: 2026 World Cup Preview

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Podcast: [Soccer Down Here](https://stenobird.com/podcast/soccer-down-here-605196)
Published: 2026-06-12T00:20:56+00:00
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## Resource

After eight years of waiting, and 3.5 years of preparing the team, the 2026 World Cup is here. What impact will the USMNT have playing on home soil? Who will step up when their country needs them the most? And what does success look like for the USMNT? Bart, Thomas, and Lawrence convene to discuss this pivotal tournament for U.S. soccer. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

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