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The 2026 World Cup knockout stage has kicked off in style. Already we've seen a dramatic late goal from Canada to eliminate South Africa, tense action from Brazil, and shock exits of Germany and Netherlands.

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.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're an environmentalist.



