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In a Live Q&A on Wednesday, sports editor Joshua Robinson and executive news editor Jonathan Clegg answered subscriber questions—as well as a couple from WSJ colleagues—about the upcoming tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

When asked by BBC Radio 5 Live after the game whether his starting line-up on Wednesday would be the same as for that opening group game, he answered simply: "Maybe."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answered questions from a 79-year-old woman whose husband died at the age of 82.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

A request for comment from the firm was not immediately answered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Before I answered Grandpa, I closed my eyes and drew a picture of the pen in my mind.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls