The daily brain teaser Connections: Soccer Edition returns on June 17, 2026, keeping the excitement of the upcoming 2026 World Cup alive for fans who love a quick mental challenge.
How to Play
In each round players are presented with sixteen words or objects that must be sorted into four groups of four, each sharing a hidden commonality. Participants may make up to three incorrect selections before the puzzle ends, and every puzzle is designed to have a single, definitive solution.
Today's Answers
The Yellow category is tied to the phrase "COPA MUNDIAL," the Green set points to London Premier League clubs, the Blue tier lists clubs whose names end with "City" — for example Manchester City — and the Purple tier references English nicknames for clubs connected to Cristiano Ronaldo, most notably "The Old Lady" for Juventus.
Will Jeanes, a senior editor at The Athletic, created Connections: Soccer Edition, channeling his expertise in soccer history and statistics into a daily puzzle that tests both knowledge and lateral thinking.
The next puzzle will appear at midnight in your local time zone, and the editorial team invites readers to share their scores and feedback in the comments below.