What lessons will FIFA and the NWSL learn from the 2026 men's World Cup? | Full Time Podcast

After 104 matches in 39 days, the 2026 Mens World Cup is officially in the books. Up next - less than one year away - the countdown to the 2027 Womens World Cup in Brazil has now officially begun. On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletics Meg Linehan and Melanie Anzidei to discuss what lessons are to be learned from the 2026 Mens World Cup, what impact this summer will have on the womens game, and how the NWSL can keep the momentum going all the way into Brazil 2027. PLUS: 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. ------------ #nwsl #uswnt #worldcup ------------ Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter to get all the latest women's soccer news straight to your inbox every Tuesday: Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Catch the full episodes of Full Time right here