NYT Connections Soccer Edition Puzzle #24 — Answers for July 4, 2026
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🟨 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP KNOCKOUT ROUNDS
🟩 SCORED FIVE GOALS IN A PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH
🟦 ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIĆ TEAMS
🟪 TEAMS NOT AT THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP
🎯 Strategy Tips
Begin by grouping the obvious tournament stages from the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup. Next, identify the legendary Premier League five-goal scorers. The remaining eight words split into Zlatan Ibrahimović's clubs and national team versus countries absent from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Pay attention to words that can fit multiple football-related themes before locking in your final groups.
⚠️ Red Herring Warning: "Milan" and "Inter" may initially suggest Italian clubs in general rather than Zlatan Ibrahimović's career. "Sweden" differs from the club names by being a national team, while "Italy" could easily tempt players into grouping it with Milan or Inter. The World Cup rounds may also appear to belong with tournament achievements instead of competition stages.