The U.S. women's team faced the Drunken Monkeys in a quarterfinal match of The Soccer Tournament 2026, according to highlights released by NBC Sports [1].
This match represents a critical stage in the competition, as teams vie for a spot in the grand finals where the prize per final is $1 million [2]. The outcome determines which squads advance toward the tournament's highest financial and athletic rewards.
NBC Sports broadcast the match across its digital platforms, including YouTube and Peacock [1]. The footage showcases the tactical battle between the U.S. women and the Drunken Monkeys during the quarterfinal round of the 2026 event [1].
The 2026 tournament features a diverse array of competitors across different divisions. The men's competition consists of 48 teams [3], while the women's division includes 16 teams [3]. Additionally, the tournament structure incorporates 12 mixed-competition teams [3].
As the competition progresses, the field narrows. The quarterfinal stage serves as the final barrier before the semifinal and championship rounds. The high stakes of the event are reflected in the scale of the organization, and the significant prize pool available to the eventual winners [2].
Because the event is broadcast globally via NBC Sports, the visibility of the U.S. women's team continues to grow throughout the quarterfinal cycle [1]. The tournament remains a focal point for soccer enthusiasts tracking the progress of these 76 total teams across the three categories [3].
“The prize per final is $1 million.”
The inclusion of a large-scale prize pool and a wide variety of team categories—ranging from men's and women's to mixed-competition—suggests an effort to broaden the commercial appeal of the tournament. By leveraging multi-platform broadcasting via NBC, the event is positioning itself as a major fixture in the 2026 sports calendar.
