{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/6a5e8dcc76f8ee25bb833702?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What lessons will FIFA and the NWSL learn from the 2026 men's World Cup?","description":"<p>After 104 matches in 39 days, the <strong>2026 Men’s World Cup</strong> is officially in the books. Up next - less than one year away - the countdown to the <strong>2027 Women’s World Cup</strong> in Brazil has now officially begun.</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode of <strong>Full Time,</strong> host<strong> Jillian Sakovits</strong> is joined by <strong><em>The Athletic’s</em></strong> <strong>Meg Linehan</strong> and <strong>Melanie Anzidei</strong> to discuss what lessons are to be learned from the 2026 Men’s World Cup, what impact this summer will have on the women’s game, and how the NWSL can keep the momentum going all the way into <strong>Brazil 2027. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PLUS:</strong> Jill, Meg and Melanie discuss their picks of the best moments from the NWSL weekend. From Rose Lavelle buzzer beaters to a homecoming in Colorado.</p><p>_______________</p><p>HOST: Jillian Sakovits</p><p>GUESTS:&nbsp;Meg Linehan, Melanie Anzidei</p><p>PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes</p><p>_______________</p><p>Referenced on the show:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7457441/2026/07/20/2026-world-cup-impact-americans-1994/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The 1994 World Cup influenced a generation of Americans. What will 2026’s impact be?</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7454669/2026/07/18/lindsey-heaps-denver-summit-debut-portland-thorns-nwsl/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">USWNT star Lindsey Heaps makes Denver Summit debut in hometown return to NWSL</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7386868/2026/07/20/fifa-womens-world-cup-one-year-uswnt-questions/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup is less than a year away: Key questions for the USWNT</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7076357/2026/07/20/womens-world-cup-2027-qualified-countries/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Which countries have qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup?: Countdown to Brazil</a></p><p>_______________</p><p>Get in touch:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:fulltime@theathletic.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠</a></p><p>Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime</p><p>Subscribe to our Youtube channel: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@theathleticfulltime\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></p><p>Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/full-time/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a></p><p>Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠here</a></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}