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The 2026 World Cup knockout stage continues following a big day that saw France, Mexico, and Norway all advance from the Round of 16.
A soccer podcast became a 100-person media company. Now the World Cup is testing how big it can get.
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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you watch international soccer.
As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.


