# #571: A gossipy World Cup quarter-final preview

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Podcast: [The GIST of It](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gist-of-it-744020)
Published: 2026-07-09T09:00:19+00:00
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## Resource

The summer of soccer rages on, and the World Cup is about to gift us a slate of spectacular quarterfinal matches. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down all four tilts: They highlight the players to watch, each team’s path to the final eight, and sprinkle in their hottest takes…as is tradition. Clear your cal — this weekend’s footy is must-watch TV. Show notes: Check out Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities The GIST: 📰 Newsletter: Subscribe to The GIST ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz

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