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Here's who's missing at the World Cup: Soccer-playing grannies!

Here's who's missing at the World Cup: Soccer-playing grannies!
NPR News Sunday 14 June 2026, 11:17 UTC By Ryan Lenora Brown 1 min read
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The World Cup isn't the only global soccer event of note. Check out the Grannies International Football Tournament.(Image credit: Samantha Reinders for NPR)

The World Cup isn't the only global soccer event of note. Check out the Grannies International Football Tournament.

(Image credit: Samantha Reinders for NPR)

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