Coffee Break: World Cup

June 16, 2026

Fans shelter beneath an American flag during a FIFA World Cup watch party organized by Minnesota United FC between Brit’s Pub and the Minnesota Orchestra on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. Heavy rain fell throughout much of the match, but supporters remained gathered outdoors as the United States opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif. Folarin Balogun scored twice as the Americans built a 3-0 halftime lead, matching the largest World Cup victory in team history and setting a U.S. record with four goals in a World Cup match. Kerem Yücel | MPR News

The World Cup has made its way to North America, and soccer fans from across the globe are cheering on their home teams. The tournament is being held in cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and the top teams will battle it out for five weeks until a champion is crowned.

On Tuesday, France takes on Senegal, Iraq plays Norway, Argentina plays against Algeria, and it’s Austria vs. Jordan. Let’s work together to create a playlist perfect for the cup!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to soccer would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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