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Reporter's Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer
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Reporter's Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer

By Jasmine GarsdJuly 18, 2026·Source: NPR·13 views

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CeeCee Barrett, left, and Vina Nails owner Vy Nguyen, right, showcase their FIFA World Cup-inspired art at her salon in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2026.

Tune into World Cup coverage, and you are likely to see waves of male, screaming, sweaty fans. But one of the joys of covering this World Cup has been speaking to women who love soccer.

(Image credit: Danielle Villasana for NPR)

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