Jun 9, 2026
The 2026 World Cup starts this week, and it is about to take over your office, your feed, and every happy hour conversation. Good news: you do not need to know a thing about soccer to keep up. In this episode, Amy and Scott give you the fun, human stories behind World Cup 2026 so you can walk into any room ready.
In this episode:
- Why the US, Canada, and Mexico didn't have to qualify
- The NFL grass drama, and why players are annoyed
- Why tickets are so wildly expensive this year
- How Shakira is outpacing Team Italy and she's bringing Madonna
and BTS along for the ride
- Team USA names to know: Christian Pulisic, Ricardo Pepi, and
coach Mauricio Pochettino
- The viral underdog that the whole internet adopted
- The $17 billion reason nobody is working this summer
No stats, no jargon, just the sports news you'll want to spill. Follow Last Night's Game so you never miss an episode.
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