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ESPN FC is up to react to another exciting day in the World Cup. France took care of Sweden. Kylian Mbappe just keeps scoring, and he is one goal behind Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot of the World Cup. Erling Haaland scored late to help Norway advance. They are set up for a date with Brazil. Do they have a chance? We also recap the Mexico vs Ecuador match before closing out with some predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew reacts to the outstanding drama at the FIFA World Cup on Monday where Brazil grabbed a later winner to advance past Japan, Germany lose on penalties to massive underdog in Paraguay, and Netherlands are also knocked out via penalties to Morocco. Also, a preview of Tuesday's Round of 32 matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is up late to react to a very dramatic day in the World Cup knockout rounds. Japan put up a fight against Brazil, but the 5-time champions found a winner late in stoppage time. Germany got knocked out by Paraguay, but not without some VAR drama late. What's gone wrong with the once dominant soccer powerhouse? The Netherlands and Morocco also went to stoppage time after a stoppage time goal. This World Cup keeps giving and giving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Brazil's dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in the Round of 32. They then go on to discuss some of the biggest stories in World Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC morning crew break down Canada's Round of 32 win over South Africa before looking ahead to some of the big matchups taking place on Monday, including Netherlands and Morocco as well as Germany and Paraguay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is live after the conclusion of South Africa vs. Canada. The Maple Leafs scored late to advance to the last 16. They'll play the winner of Netherlands vs. Morocco. Will their journey end next round? Next, we react to what Carlos Queiroz and Jose Mourinho said about the idea of a 48-team World Cup. Will it dilute the product? Later, Don Hutchison and Mark Ogden reveal their teams of the group stage for the 2026 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to the latest action in the final round of the World Cup Group Stage as Portugal finish second in their group, while Messi and Kane break records. The crew previews the path's for Portugal, England, Argentina and Brazil and give their full predictions for the World Cup Knockouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look back at the last day of group play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup including England topping Group L with a win over Panama. Plus, Colombia top Group K by holding Ronaldo's Portugal to a 0-0 draw. Also, Messi gets his tournament-leading 6th goal coming on as a substitute in a 3-1 win over Jordan, plus Austria and Algeria both go through with some last minute drama. And, the Round of 32 field is set, the guys make their predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is live early to react to Ousmane Dembélé's hat trick last night and Spain sending Uruguay home. Later we look ahead to a packed Saturday slate at the World Cup. We close the show with the panel making their predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew break down the final day action of Group I, with France, Norway, and Senegal all advancing to the knockout stages. Plus, Spain beats Uruguay 1-0 and a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia keeps Cape Verde's World Cup dreams alive. Plus, a look ahead to the final day of group stage action tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to the United States' loss to Türkiye last night, but ask what the proper reaction is considering they had already won their group. Then, a reaction to Germany's loss to Ecuador as Ecuador advance to the knockout stage. Also, previews of Norway vs France and Uruguay vs Spain, and predictions for all of Friday's games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is live from Inglewood right after the United States drew in heartbreaking fashion to Türkiye. Did the US take their foot off the gas? Next, we react to all the other matches of the day before looking ahead to the confirmed Round of 32 matches. Later, Ilkay Gundogan joins the shot to react to Manchester City's record deal for Elliot Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss England's 0-0 draw against Ghana and the Three Lions' disappointing performance. They then go over some of the biggest stories in World Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Morning Crew break down Brazil's dominant 3-0 win over Scotland in Miami on Wednesday, winning Group C in the process. They talk about Vini's brace and Neymar's return to the World Stage. They also discuss Morocco's win over Haiti before previewing the United States' final group stage match against Turkiye. They also touch on Mexico's win over Czechia before giving their predictions for Thursday's slate of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is live from Inglewood after Mexico's win vs. Czechia. El Tri haven't conceded a goal all tournament. How seriously should we take their chances of winning it all? Next we react to the matches in Group C. Brazil put on a show with Viní starring. Later, we look ahead to the United States' final group match and speculate on who they could face in the Round of 32. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to Portugal's dominant win over Uzbekistan as Cristiano Ronaldo scores two goals, setting a record as the first player to score in 6 World Cups. Then, a happy birthday moment for the ongoing legend that is Lionel Messi as he continues to dominate in the World Cup. Also, a breakdown of why England struggled in their 0-0 draw vs Ghana and a look ahead to Wednesday's matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is up late to talk about England's toothless performance vs. Ghana. After such an exciting win on the first match day, what's happened to this team? Does Tuchel need to make drastic changes? Next, Ronaldo silenced his haters with a brace vs. Uzbekistan. Is he back? Should we overreact? Colombia beat Congo DR in the late window. Is Daniel Muñoz, at left back, Colombia's best attacker? Later we have some discussions about Folarin Balogun's rise, a potential Memo Ochoa start, and Scotland vs. Brazil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is live to react to some big performances on day 12 of the World Cup. First we react to France's convincing victory vs. Iraq. Mbappé had 2 goals. As this team rounds into form, can anybody stop them? Next, another star made his mark. Messi scored 2 to become the World Cup's all-time leading goal scorer. Is his status as the G.O.A.T. undeniable? Jan is here to react to Norway's nervous win vs. Senegal. Erling Haaland made an impression with 2 goals as well. A quick look at the Tuesday fixtures before closing out with extra time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew recap some of the best World Cup action from Sunday, including Messi's historic performance against Austria, Erling Haaland's brace against Senegal and Kylian Mbappe's brace against Iraq. The panel then preview the big matches going on today including Portugal-Uzbekistan and England-Ghana before giving some predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew recap some of the best World Cup action from Sunday, including Spain's dominant win over Saudi Arabia and another stunning draw for Cape Verde against Uruguay. The panel then preview the big matches on Monday including Norway-Senegal and Argentina-Austria before giving some predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to Spain's impressive 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia as Lamine Yamal returns to the starting lineup and Mikel Oyarzabal grabs two goals. Then, discussion of how impressive Cape Verde were and how unimpressive Marco Bielsa's Uruguay have been. Also, a reaction to Belgium's poor start to the World Cup and a preview of who the United States might be playing in the Round of 32 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Germany's dramatic 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, thanks to Deniz Undav's brace off the bench. The guys then touch on some of the biggest stories in world football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Morning Crew continue their reactions to Germany's 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, thanks to Deniz Undav's brace. They also discuss the Netherlands and Japan's dominant wins over Sweden and Tunisia, respectively. The panel also preview Spain's match against Saudi Arabia and welcome Jeremy Schaap to discuss the outlook for the US men's national team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is here to discuss Germany's late win against Ivory Coast. Where should this team rank among the tournament favorites? Next, we discuss the Netherlands' statement win against Sweden. They move to the top of Group F. Then, we continue to react to the USA beating Australia to clinch their group yesterday. Who could they face in the knockout round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew discuss United States' securing the top spot in Group D after their win over Australia and Turkiye's loss to Paraguay. Then, a breakdown of Brazil's improved performance as they defeat Haiti 3-0. Also, a preview of Germany vs Ivory Coast and Netherlands vs Sweden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Futbol Americas crew looks ahead to the USMNT's clash with Australia. Breaking news: Christian Pulisic is out. Who is going to step up? Later, we head to Boston to check in on the Tartan Army takeover of Boston. Then, we have a quick recap of Mexico's knockout round clinching win vs. South Korea last night. How far can this team go? Finally, Alexis, Herc, Jermaine, and Jurgen make their picks for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to Brazil's solid performance in a 3-0 win over Haiti as they bounce back from their opening draw and go to the top of Group C. Then, a breakdown of United States' impressive win over Australia as they win back-to-back matches in the World Cup for the first time since 1930. Also, analysis of Scotland's disappointing loss to Morocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew break down the USMNT's 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle today. Former USMNT players as well as former head coach Jurgen Klinsmann examine America's stunning start to the World Cup. Then the group take a look at the performance of the other host nations after they both gained a win yesterday. Finally, the crew looks ahead to some of the other matches taking place this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This edition of ESPN FC starts by looking ahead to the USMNT's second World Cup match. This time they take on Australia. How big a challenge will the Socceroos pose? Next, the Tartan Army has taken over Boston ahead of their match today against Morocco. Will the good times keep rolling? Also, Mexico clinched their spot in the knockout round last night vs. South Korea. How far can this team go? The show closes out with some match-day predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is live right after Mexico's big win vs. South Korea. Now that they've clinched their spot, how far will they go? Next, Poch has given an update on Christian Pulisic's status ahead of their match against Australia. Ronaldo was less than convincing vs. DR Congo, but his manager is standing by him. Would Portugal be better off if Ronaldo had less influence? Later, we have Shaka's power rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Portugal's 1-1 draw vs Congo DR and question why Cristiano Ronaldo played the whole game despite being ineffective for most of it. Plus, the guys break down England's win over Croatia as Kieran Gibbs & Nedum Onuoha analyze Jude Bellingham's decisive goal. Cristina Alexander also joins the show to preview Mexico's match vs South Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew breaks down the World Cup action from Friday, mainly England's impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia. They also discuss Portugal's draw against DR Congo and then touch on wins for Ghana and Colombia in their respective matches. Plus a short preview of the USMNT's match against Australia on Friday and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Lionel Messi's hat trick vs Algeria and break down all the records the Argentine broke on his way to an opening World Cup victory. Plus, Frank Leboeuf joins the show to react to France's win over Senegal and praise Kylian Mbappe for a brilliant 2nd half performance. The guys also give out their predictions for how they think England and Portugal will kick off later today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to Lionel Messi's remarkable hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, as Messi ties Miroslav Klose for the most World Cup goals of all time at 16. Then, a breakdown of Kylian Mbappe's 2-goal game as France defeat Senegal 3-1 despite a shaky first half. Also, Erling Haaland leads Norway to a massive win over Iraq and Nedum Onuoha gives us an England-Croatia preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew continue to react to Cape Verde's stunning draw against Spain. Then, they discuss France's opener against Senegal on Tuesday before touching on the rest of the day's action. Plus, they quickly talk about Manchester United being linked with Crysencio Summerville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to the surprise of the World Cup so car as Cape Verde grab a point against Spain in their first ever World Cup match. Then, a recap of the rest of today's matches including Belgium's disappointing performance and the exhilarating Iran vs New Zealand match. Also, a preview of Tuesday's France vs Senegal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the first few days of World Cup action, mainly Brazil's lackluster performance against Morocco. The guys break down the game and thentouch on some of the biggest stories in world football.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to the 2-2 thriller between the Netherlands and Japan. Was this the best match of the tournament so far? Jurgen Klinsmann stops by to discuss Germany's thrashing of Curaçao. Next, there is a discussion about the Ivory Coast match vs. Ecuador, plus an update about Lamine Yamal's status for Spain's opener vs. Cape Verde. Craig Burley and Stewart Robson also react to the news that Ruben Amorim is close to becoming the new AC Milan head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Brazil's 1-1 draw against Morocco and question some of the lineup decisions by manager Carlo Ancelotti. Plus, the guys recap Australia's upset of Turkiye as Jermaine Jones breaks down how win will affect the United States' chances of winning Group D. Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop also give out their predictions for all of today's World Cup action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ESPN FC Crew react to the tight match between Brazil and Morocco as Brazil are held to a disappointing draw. Then, a breakdown of Scotland's win over Haiti as they top Group C. Also, a discussion of United States' win over Paraguay and Switzerland's draw with Qatar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew continues the reaction from the USMNT's convincing win vs. Paraguay last night. How big of a win was this in the entire history of the USMNT? Next, they preview the epic matchup between Brazil and Morocco. Then, the panel (Stevie included) looks ahead to Scotland's opener against Haiti. Haiti is an unknown on the global stage. Should the Scots be worried? Finally, there is a quick look back to the Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match before the crew give their predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to the United State's dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Former USMNT personnel Jurgen Klinsmann, Hercules Gomez, and Jermaine Jones all share their thoughts on what went right for the Stars and Stripes. Then, the squad discusses what future matchups in group D could look like for the Americans. Plus the crew look at Canada's World Cup opener and they discuss which host nation has impressed the most. Finally, the crew examine Brazil's matchup with Morocco on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew previews the USMNT's World Cup home opener against Paraguay . Can they secure all three points today? Next, we discuss results from Mexico's World Cup opener win against South Africa and results from South Korea vs Czechia. Then, the crew previews Canada World Cup opener against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Next, the crew sits down to discuss Jose Mourinho and Bernardo Silva's move to Real Madrid . Lastly the crew makes their predictions on USA vs. Paraguay and Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are in New York as Mexico beat South Africa in the World Cup curtain-raiser. The guys discuss the game and break down some of the biggest stories in world football.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew reacts to Mexico's convincing and chaotic win in the World Cup opener vs. South Africa. Did this win sway members of the panel? Next, we look ahead to the USMNT's opening match vs Paraguay tomorrow. Then, Jeff Carlisle sits down with members of the Iran National Team to discuss the 'tension' they have felt leading up to the tournament. Mauricio Pedroza stops by to give his take on Mexico's win before a quick Germany discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look ahead to the start of the World Cup later today. The group give out their bracket picks and explain why they think France and Spain are rightfully favorites to win the tournament. Plus, Cristina Alexander and John Sutcliffe join the show to preview the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ESPN FC crew take a look at a few of the favorites including Argentina, Portugal, & England and discuss how they will fair in the World Cup. Plus, a look at Jadon Sancho & Marcus Rashford, where will they end up next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look ahead to the World Cup kicking off on Thursday and break down the teams they think are favorites to win the tournament. Jurgen Klinsmann joins the show to explain why he thinks Brazil will will it all. Plus, Frank Leboeuf argues why France are in pole position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew breakdown the mood that teams must be feeling as the start of the World Cup nears closer and closer, with former World Cup winner and coach Jürgen Klinsmann offering his perspective and insight. Then, analysis of Kylian Mbappe and France as they hope to achieve nothing short of winning the World Cup. Also, the latest from Spain as Real Madrid send an offer to Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez that was quickly rejected by Atleti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ESPN FC Crew take a deeper look at the stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They break down the outlook for players like Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Vinicius Jr., Lionel Messi and more! The team also give their predictions for who will win the Golden Ball at this year's tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look ahead to the 2026-27 season, now that Florentino Perez is here to stay, what can Real Madrid do in the market to strengthen the squad? Plus, U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson joins the show to look ahead to the massive summer for USMNT. And, more international friendly action with France & the Netherlands in action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices