- The Washington Times - Friday, May 29, 2026
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The World Cup kicks off across North America in just a few weeks and although there aren’t any games in the D.C. area, local soccer fans won’t miss out on getting a taste of the global celebration.

George Gerbo and Liam Griffin talk about what’s coming to the District for fans to take part in and how the high cost of tickets, parking, and more has so far priced many fans out of attending the games and may force FIFA to change course.



The guys also talk about the new energy surround the Washington Wizards after the franchise secured the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA draft for the first time since taking John Wall in 2010.

Washington Wizards' John Wall, left, and NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, pose for photos after Tatum announced that the Wizards had won the first pick in the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Washington Wizards’ John Wall, left, and NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, pose for photos after Tatum announced that the Wizards had won the first pick in the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. … Washington Wizards’ John Wall, left, and … more >

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