Sports Connections Hints: Jul 19, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 19, 2026 (2026-07-19). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #948
Connections Sports #948 · 2026-07-19
Choose one group at a time
Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
PREVENT A GOAL
Reveal one tile
BLOCK
Reveal all four tiles
PREVENT A GOAL
- BLOCK
- PARRY
- SAVE
- STOP
Group 2
Reveal category
STADIUMS TO HOST WORLD CUP FINAL
Reveal one tile
ROSE BOWL
Reveal all four tiles
STADIUMS TO HOST WORLD CUP FINAL
- ROSE BOWL
- MARACANÃ
- SOCCER CITY
- AZTECA
Group 3
Reveal category
WORLD CUP GOLDEN BALL WINNERS
Reveal one tile
MARADONA
Reveal all four tiles
WORLD CUP GOLDEN BALL WINNERS
- MARADONA
- MODRIĆ
- ZIDANE
- FORLÁN
Group 4
Reveal category
GOLDEN _____
Reveal one tile
BALL
Reveal all four tiles
GOLDEN _____
- BALL
- BOOT
- GLOVE
- GOAL
Reveal full answer
PREVENT A GOAL
- BLOCK
- PARRY
- SAVE
- STOP
STADIUMS TO HOST WORLD CUP FINAL
- ROSE BOWL
- MARACANÃ
- SOCCER CITY
- AZTECA
WORLD CUP GOLDEN BALL WINNERS
- MARADONA
- MODRIĆ
- ZIDANE
- FORLÁN
GOLDEN _____
- BALL
- BOOT
- GLOVE
- GOAL
Looking for today's sports puzzle instead? Head back to the Today's Sports Connections hints page, or open the sports archive for another date.
Move between Sports Connections dates
Return to today, browse the sports archive, or step one puzzle backward or forward when a nearby board is available.