Sports Connections Hints: Jun 11, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jun 11, 2026 (2026-06-11). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #868
Connections Sports #868 · 2026-06-11
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Group 1
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2026 WORLD CUP HOST CITIES
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MEXICO CITY
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2026 WORLD CUP HOST CITIES
- MEXICO CITY
- ATLANTA
- TORONTO
- PHILADELPHIA
Group 2
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NICKNAMES OF WORLD CUP TEAMS
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LES ÉLÉPHANTS
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NICKNAMES OF WORLD CUP TEAMS
- LES ÉLÉPHANTS
- SOCCEROOS
- THREE LIONS
- ORANJE
Group 3
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CHRISTIAN PULISIC TEAMS
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UNITED STATES
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CHRISTIAN PULISIC TEAMS
- UNITED STATES
- BORUSSIA DORTMUND
- CHELSEA
- AC MILAN
Group 4
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ARGENTINA WORLD CUP PLAYERS
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MESSI
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ARGENTINA WORLD CUP PLAYERS
- MESSI
- LO CELSO
- MAC ALLISTER
- PAZ
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2026 WORLD CUP HOST CITIES
- MEXICO CITY
- ATLANTA
- TORONTO
- PHILADELPHIA
NICKNAMES OF WORLD CUP TEAMS
- LES ÉLÉPHANTS
- SOCCEROOS
- THREE LIONS
- ORANJE
CHRISTIAN PULISIC TEAMS
- UNITED STATES
- BORUSSIA DORTMUND
- CHELSEA
- AC MILAN
ARGENTINA WORLD CUP PLAYERS
- MESSI
- LO CELSO
- MAC ALLISTER
- PAZ
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