# #564: Pink cleats, problematic breaks, and player bans — this World Cup has it all

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Podcast: [The GIST of It](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gist-of-it-744020)
Published: 2026-06-16T09:00:15+00:00
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## Resource

The World Cup is in full swing in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. There are four (!!!) games to watch every day from now until next Wednesday, when that number jumps to six through the end of the group stage. With all the on-field action happening, we wanted to use this episode to talk about some of the off-field storylines from this tourney, both good and bad. From the pink cleats we’re seeing on every field to the player banned from Canada because of criminal charges, there’s a lot to discuss. Show notes: Learn more about Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Ranking the 16 FIFA World Cup Host Cities The GIST: 📰 Newsletter: Subscribe to The GIST ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz

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