# USMNT Advance - But At What Cost?

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Podcast: [The Athletic FC: Daily Cup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athletic-fc-daily-cup-7899757)
Published: 2026-07-02T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to the Daily Cup! Today, hosts Hannah Vanbiber and James McNicholas celebrate the USMNT's thrilling victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance to the World Cup last-16, breaking it all down with Henry Bushnell. The Tifo Football Podcast stops by to analyze the incredible rise of Spanish star Lamine Yamal. Jay Harris and Tim Spiers take a deep dive into the defining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry as their final World Cup potentially draws to a close. Plus, the crew debates if there is a better way to settle matches than penalty shootouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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