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The Morning Show - With Jill Riley

Coffee Break: Kicking off the Women's World Cup

Megan Rapinoe of USA scores a goal from the penalty spot during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Spain and USA at Stade Auguste Delaune on June 24, 2019 in Reims, France.
Megan Rapinoe of USA scores a goal from the penalty spot during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Spain and USA at Stade Auguste Delaune on June 24, 2019 in Reims, France.Marc Atkins/Getty Images

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by Jill Riley

July 20, 2023

The FIFA Women’s World Cup begins (well, it began at 2 a.m. Central time) today in Australia and New Zealand. Over the next few weeks, 32 teams will square off for the 2023 title, including the U.S. women’s national team — currently the defending champ.

For those of us tuning in and heading to local watch parties, it’s a great time to get pumped up with some stadium-sized anthems with ties to soccer, empowerment, and more.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which stadium-rocking songs do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played
Beyoncé - Run the World (Girls)
Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It
INXS - Kick
Elvis Costello - Pump It Up
Technotronic - Pump Up the Jam
Brittany Howard - You'll Never Walk Alone
Dean Martin - Ain't That A Kick In The Head (bonus)