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Why Messi is Proving the Haters Wrong
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- Welcome to the Party
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 3708
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Summary
Men’s World Cup fever has officially taken over the party. Abby and Julie break down the start of what feels like the biggest Men’s World Cup yet, from the USMNT’s electric opening win and the power of playing on home soil, to Messi making history, Marta still owning the record books, and the global fan chaos that makes this tournament so magical. Plus, they catch up on the latest across women’s sports: Serena and Venus reuniting at Wimbledon, Wimbledon increasing prize money, the WNBA expanding to a 50-game season, the Indiana Fever quieting the drama with wins, the Commissioner’s Cup heating up, USWNT-Brazil fallout, and major PWHL movement with Hilary Knight heading to Detroit. It’s Men’s World Cup obsession, women’s sports headlines, and a reminder that sports might just be the great unifier we need right now. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — [email protected] Substack - https://welcometothepartyshow.substack.com Keep the Party Going: We’ve got Welcome to the Party MERCH!! https://welcometotheparty.voila.store/ The PWHL Award Winners: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/awards The WNBA Commissioner Cup Standings:https://www.wnba.com/standings/commissioners-cup Follow Freddy the German Tourist: https://x.com/FreddyLA7?lang=en The World Cup 15: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZn4EZ9PjdS/ Follow Cape Verde Goalie: Vozinha:https://www.instagram.com/vozinha1/ Boston Loves Their Scots: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZl0_zltP_2/ Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Use code "podcast" to get a year of Shipt for only $49 -Pick up a bottle of all® free clear detergent for your next laundry day -Sign up and get 10% of…