Saturday Sports: FIFA World Cup 2026 matchups; MLS finals; NFL; College football

By Eyder Peralta

Published December 6, 2025 at 6:44 AM CST

NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to sports reporter Michele Steele about the FIFA World Cup draw, the MLS Cup Final this afternoon, and a classic NFL rivalry matchup this weekend.

Eyder Peralta

Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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