Podcasts about Cape Verde

Red, White & Blues FC | The World Cup Is Over and We're Not OkaySpain lifted the trophy, Argentina got what they deserved, FIFA gouged everybody blind — and we have to go back to just being Chelsea fans now.The World Cup's over, and Jason opened the show genuinely mourning the fact that he can't just be a fan of football anymore — he has to go back to being a fan of Chelsea. Before we get into it: yes, Morgan Rogers is coming to Chelsea, and no, we're not giving you our real take on that until Thursday's transfer roundup. Consider this the palate cleanser — one last love letter to a tournament that had no business being as good as it was. We both went in with expectations on the floor and walked out calling it an A+.Spain Were Just Better — One Goal the Entire TournamentWe're united as households on this one: shout out Spain. Daniel's big argument is the one he's been screaming at Blueco to copy since day one — you build from the back and you win by not letting the other team score. Spain conceded exactly one goal the whole tournament, ran a 19-year-old out at center back, let Unai Simón coast on one or two saves a game, and still found the goal when it mattered (that Nico Williams header back across for Ferran Torres was gorgeous). The final itself was a boring, ugly watch — Spain couldn't finish, Dibu Martínez put on one of the great World Cup final keeping performances and still lost because Argentina did, in Jason's words, absolutely jack all night. They didn't register a real shot in the first 90. They deserved nothing, and Enzo Fernández taking one for the team with that cartoon second yellow felt like poetry.FIFA, Infantino, and the Great Ticket HeistHere's where we go long and angry. Trump 80-year-old-manned the trophy presentation and nobody — not even Infantino sprinting back across the stage — could get him off it. That was the only prediction we nailed all tournament. From there it's the ticket scandal: FIFA running its own resale site for the first time, a whole Belgium-fan section mysteriously going on sale the day before the US–Belgium match at $1,600 a pop against a $60 face value, tier-two seats quietly getting “expanded” into what were really tier-three views. Canada forced FIFA to relist; the US gave them carte blanche. We put Infantino on a pace to out-corrupt Sepp Blatter and genuinely mean it.Funflation and the Fans Who Paid AnywayThe part that actually depresses us: people paid. Stadiums were full. And every dollar those fans coughed up just teaches FIFA it can charge more in four years — it's not if prices go up, it's how much. Jason walks through the “painted doors” idea (companies A/B testing what you'll tolerate) and “funflation,” the creeping cost of doing literally anything fun, from World Cup tickets to Ticketmaster concerts to $100 parking and $100 subway rides to a stadium built in a swamp you can't walk to. We admit it hit us personally — we'd planned to go for a couple years and priced ourselves out rather than be “World Cup broke” for the next two. Great tournament. FIFA gets zero credit for it.The Third-Place Classic, the Booth Wars, and Closing the Book on Messi & RonaldoThe stuff we loved: England vs. France in the third-place game, a ten-goal exhibition that turned into pure competitive pride once the players got going — Jason calls it better than the final. England going into the Azteca and beating Mexico. Cape Verde drawing Spain and going home heroes. On the booth: all hail Rebecca Lowe, and please, Paramount, give us Zlatan and Thierry Henry full-time and keep Alexi Lalas as far from a microphone as humanly possible. Stu Holden gets both barrels for narrating the obvious as if he has inside knowledge, and for the whole crew being so unready for a boring final they filled time talking about the weather. We close on the legends aging out — Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar waving goodbye while Mbappé's already passed them with two World Cups likely still ahead — plus the eternal USMNT reality check (Pulisic showed up for one game and vanished; stop with the Captain America stuff) and a quick debate over whether third-place stats should count. Verdict: two enthusiastic balls way up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwhitebluesfc.substack.com

European champions Spain won their second World Cup on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.当地时间 7 月 19 日，在东卢瑟福大都会人寿体育场进行的世界杯决赛战至加时赛，西班牙凭借加时进球击败阿根廷夺冠。赢得了他们的第二座世界杯冠军。Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game in extra time — his first of the tournament — kicking in a cross by Nico Williams, who had a goal 10 minutes early disallowed for a foul.费兰·托雷斯在加时赛中攻入全场唯一进球，也是他在本届赛事上的首粒进球——他接尼科·威廉姆斯的传中破门。威廉姆斯在10分钟前曾有一粒进球因犯规被判无效。A second goal by Torres in extra time was deemed offside and disallowed.托雷斯在加时赛中的第二粒进球被判越位无效。Argentina played extra time down one man, after Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card and was sent off near the end of regulation.阿根廷在加时赛中少一人作战，恩佐·费尔南德斯在常规时间临近结束时吃到第二张黄牌被罚下场。Spain's only other World Cup championship was a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in the 2010 tournament hosted by South Africa.西班牙此前唯一一次世界杯夺冠是在2010年南非世界杯上，当时他们以1比0战胜荷兰队。On their way to the championship, Spain knocked out other tournament favorites Portugal and France.在夺冠之路上，西班牙先后淘汰了另外两支夺冠热门球队葡萄牙和法国。Following a surprising 0-0 draw against Cape Verde in its first game, Spain went on to win its next seven games, allowing only one goal while scoring 14.在首场令人意外的0比0战平佛得角之后，西班牙在接下来的七场比赛中取得全胜，攻入14球仅失1球。Spain's defense did not even allow Argentina a shot on goal in the entire 120 minutes of the final, while Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez set a World Cup final record with 10 saves.西班牙的防线在决赛120分钟内甚至没有让阿根廷队完成一次射正，阿根廷门将埃米利亚诺·马丁内斯则贡献了10次扑救，创下了世界杯决赛纪录。The loss ended a drive by Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, to win back-to-back World Cups, a feat only accomplished by Italy in 1934-38, and Brazil in 1958-62.这场失利终结了梅西率领的阿根廷队实现世界杯卫冕的征程——这一壮举此前仅有意大利（1934-1938年）和巴西（1958-1962年）完成过。A fourth Argentine victory would have put them in a tie with Germany and Italy for second place with four titles. Brazil, the only nation to appear in every World Cup, has five championships.如果阿根廷第四次夺冠，他们本将以4座冠军与德国和意大利并列历史第二位。巴西队则以5座冠军领跑——巴西也是唯一一支参加了每一届世界杯的国家。This year's World Cup was the first time three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico — have co-hosted the tournament, with games in 16 cities. It was also the first time the field had been expanded to 48 teams.本届世界杯是首次由三个国家——美国、加拿大和墨西哥——联合主办，比赛在16座城市举行。这也是世界杯首次扩军至48支球队。Japan and South Korea co-hosted in 2002.此前2002年世界杯由日本和韩国联合主办。The next World Cup in 2030 will again see three host countries — Spain, Portugal and Morocco.2030年世界杯将由西班牙、葡萄牙和摩洛哥三个国家联合主办。knocked out /nɒkt aʊt/淘汰favorites /ˈfeɪvərɪts/夺冠热门draw /drɔː/平局shot on goal /ʃɒt ɒn ɡəʊl/射正saves /seɪvz/扑救back-to-back /bæk tə bæk/卫冕，连续夺冠

Well, I think we can probably call it: in the end, no one cared enough about the controversies at the Football World Cup. We all just had a really good time watching it. Anyone hoping, and there were definitely people hoping, that this would be the World Cup where the corruption would finally be too much, the controversies would finally be too much, and something would be done about it, will be horribly disappointed. Already, it sounds like UEFA is ignoring calls to deal with FIFA president Gianni Infantino after US President Donald Trump involved himself in getting the red card overturned. And already, more than 200 of FIFA's member associations have formally backed Infantino for re-election. I think those two things should tell you more than anything else that nothing is going to come from any of the politics or any of the controversies. Instead, what's going to happen is that Infantino will celebrate yet another successful tournament. The football was great. It wasn't diluted by the extra teams, which is what people were worried about. It wasn't predictable. You had surprise successes like Cape Verde. Nearly seven million fans passed through the gates. That is, by the way, enormous. That's double the previous record, which was set in the US 32 years ago. Ninety-nine-point-seven percent of tickets were sold. They think the final will be the most-watched football match on record. Now, sure, in years to come we're going to remember that Trump got a red card overturned, just as we're going to remember the rainbow armband drama in Qatar. But, we're also going to remember that the Argies got really heated up and had a fight after the final, that Lionel Messi got a hat-trick and that Eli Just scored a double for the All Whites, who actually turned out to be not half bad and gave us some hope that maybe quality football is finally improving in this country. In the end, the controversies are just part of the story but they didn't stop people going to the games or watching the games, which is so predictable because this is what happens every single time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VOV1 - Sau hơn một tháng tranh tài sôi động trên khắp Bắc Mỹ, World Cup 2026 đã chính thức khép lại với chức vô địch cho Tây Ban Nha, đánh dấu một cột mốc lịch sử của bóng đá thế giới với lần đầu tiên có 48 đội tuyển tham dự và 104 trận đấu được tổ chức tại ba quốc gia đồng chủ nhà.Bàn thắng của Ferran Torres ở phút 106 đã giúp Tây Ban Nha vượt qua Argentina với tỷ số 1 -0 trong trận chung kết qua đó lần thứ 2 lên ngôi vô địch World Cup sau 16 năm chờ đợi.Giải đấu năm nay ghi nhận hàng loạt kỷ lục mới về quy mô tổ chức, lượng khán giả, doanh thu thương mại cũng như số bàn thắng được ghi. Việc mở rộng lên 48 đội không chỉ tạo cơ hội cho nhiều nền bóng đá lần đầu góp mặt ở sân chơi lớn nhất hành tinh, mà còn mang đến nhiều bất ngờ thú vị. Những đội tuyển bị đánh giá thấp như Cape Verde, CHDC Congo hay Curaçao đã tạo nên các dấu ấn đáng nhớ, cho thấy khoảng cách trình độ giữa các nền bóng đá đang dần được thu hẹp.Bên cạnh những câu chuyện cổ tích của các đội bóng nhỏ, World Cup 2026 vẫn là sân khấu của các ông lớn. Argentina với Lionel Messi tiếp tục thể hiện bản lĩnh của nhà đương kim vô địch khi tiến vào trận đấu cuối cùng, trong khi Tây Ban Nha trình diễn lối chơi kiểm soát đã lên ngôi lần thứ 2 trong lịch sử. Các cường quốc bóng đá như Pháp, Anh, Brazil, Bỉ hay Bồ Đào Nha cũng để lại nhiều trận cầu chất lượng, góp phần tạo nên một kỳ World Cup giàu tính cạnh tranh.Không chỉ tạo dấu ấn chuyên môn, World Cup 2026 còn mở ra nhiều thay đổi với cách tổ chức. Đây là kỳ World Cup đầu tiên có chương trình biểu diễn giữa giờ theo phong cách Super Bowl, dài 30 phút. Đồng thời lễ bế mạc trước trận chung kết quy tụ nhiều nghệ sĩ và nhân vật nổi tiếng thế giới. FIFA cho biết chương trình được xây dựng nhằm tôn vinh hành trình của 48 đội tuyển và tinh thần đoàn kết của môn thể thao vua.Một trong những thành công nổi bật của World Cup 2026 là công tác đảm bảo an ninh cho giải đấu lớn nhất lịch sử với 48 đội tuyển, diễn ra tại ba quốc gia Mỹ, Canada và Mexico. Hàng triệu cổ động viên đã di chuyển giữa 16 thành phố đăng cai trong suốt hơn một tháng, nhưng giải đấu hầu như không ghi nhận sự cố an ninh nghiêm trọng nào ảnh hưởng đến các trận đấu.Giám đốc điều hành Lực lượng đặc nhiệm World Cup của Nhà Trắng Andrew Giuliani cho biết: “Tầm nhìn của Tổng thống Trump đã trở thành hiện thực và chúng ta đang khép lại kỳ World Cup có lượng khán giả đến sân đông nhất, lượng người theo dõi lớn nhất, an toàn nhất và thành công nhất trong lịch sử. Hơn 6,5 triệu người đã đến các sân vận động theo dõi các trận đấu của World Cup, nhiều hơn tổng số khán giả của hai kỳ World Cup trước cộng lại. Chúng tôi cũng đang trên đà vượt gấp đôi kỷ lục về lượng khán giả của World Cup 1994, giải đấu cũng được tổ chức tại Mỹ”.Tuy nhiên, giải đấu cũng không tránh khỏi những tranh cãi. Giá vé ở nhiều trận đấu, đặc biệt là vòng knock-out và chung kết, bị đánh giá quá cao; quyết định của VAR tiếp tục gây nhiều ý kiến trái chiều; thời tiết nắng nóng tại một số thành phố buộc FIFA phải tăng cường các khoảng nghỉ uống nước... Dẫu vậy, World Cup 2026 vẫn được xem là giải đấu mang tính bước ngoặt của bóng đá thế giới. Việc tổ chức thành công trên quy mô ba quốc gia, mở rộng số đội tham dự và thu hút sự quan tâm chưa từng có từ người hâm mộ toàn cầu đã mở ra một chương mới cho ngày hội bóng đá lớn nhất hành tinh./.Quang Trung/ VOV MỹWorld Cup 2026 có tỷ lệ cầu thủ chơi tại các giải hàng đầu châu Âu rất cao. Ảnh: AP

Jacob grabs Chris Branch, senior writer at The Athletic and author of The Pulse, to talk about the World Cup as geopolitics. They cover Trump's red-card intervention and the Balogun controversy, England-Argentina and the ghost of the Falklands, why sports and politics were never actually separate, and why China and India can barely qualify while Cape Verde runs wild. Plus: whether soccer ever truly takes hold in America, and why it might take a billionaire treating the sport like a Carnegie library to make it happen.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Welcome and Guest Intro(01:41) - In-Person Catch-Up(02:40) - Meet Chris Branch(03:28) - Why This World Cup Hit Different(05:09) - Sports Writing Meets Politics(07:11) - Fan Culture and National Rivalries(10:24) - FIFA Corruption and New Fans(14:03) - Picking a Premier League Team(15:16) - Can Soccer Catch On in America(17:49) - Why MLS Struggles(21:55) - Pay-to-Play and US Development(29:22) - Women's Soccer and Global Gaps(33:47) - Trump, FIFA, and the Balogun Saga(35:29) - Red Card Controversy(36:25) - Iran Match Bad Karma(37:37) - Play Anyway Debate(42:22) - Sports as Common Ground(44:37) - Stars Politics and Fandom(56:10) - Money Youth Sports Future(01:04:53) - Closing Stories and Wrap--Referenced in the Show:The Pulse - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/the-pulse/--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapJacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe --The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com--Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today's volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.--Mentioned in this episode:Check out Marketplace Morning Report!If you're enjoying the Jacob Shapiro Podcast, make sure to check out Marketplace's Morning Report! The team gives you the economy without the anxiety, in the amount of time it takes to brew a cup of coffee. Learn more at: www.marketplace.org/shows/marketplace-morning-reportCheck out Marketplace Morning Report!If you're enjoying the Jacob Shapiro Podcast, make sure to check out Marketplace's Morning Report! The team gives you the economy without the anxiety, in the amount of time it takes to brew a cup of coffee. Learn more at: www.marketplace.org/shows/marketplace-morning-report

Host Matt Trump kicks off a strangely "off" day (a suspected credit card scam, a dead remote camera, and possibly six aligning planets) before diving into his real fascination: the World Cup as a shadow play about race. Fresh off the Gart conference and armed with a running screen share, he walks through how different national teams embody wildly different racial philosophies, from France's "imperial all star" squad drawn from former colonies to ethnically homogeneous Norway and its Viking rowers, plus overachieving Cape Verde and a very quotable Argentina. Along the way he riffs on nation versus government, the concept of nationhood itself, a memorable Las Vegas cab ride during the Mayweather fight, and why he considers himself a "race realist." Expect tangents on land acknowledgments, Benson Honey, and a promised reaction video. Provocative, conversational, and self aware, with plenty of tongue in cheek asides.

Adam is joined by Nick Wright to talk the USMNTs brutal defeat and CR7. Chris Ryan then joins to discuss England v Mexico and Argentina v Cape Verde. Host: Adam FriedlandCohost: Chris RyanGuest: Nick WrightExecutive Producers: Adam Friedland, Marc Fineman, and Mason KleinWriters: Adam Friedland and Sam SerxnerProducers: Sam Serxner, Julia Cassidy, and Chris WholersEditor: Jon RoemerStudio Tech: Adam Tarin--See Adam on tour https://theadamfriedland.show/pages/tour--JOIN THE FRIEDLAND FAMILY FOUNDATION / PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION:https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdamFriedlandShow/join--Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheAdamFriedlandShow--Buy our merch: https://theadamfriedland.show/collections/new--X: https://x.com/adam_talkshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadamfriedlandshowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adamfriedlandshowclipsYouTube: Subscribe to @TheAdamFriedlandShow here:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAdamFriedlandShowSubscribe to @TAFSClips here: https://www.youtube.com/@tafsclipsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog is joined by Jon Stewart to reflect on America's summer of football, from the USMNT's painful tournament exit to the unexpected connections formed between visiting supporters and communities across the country. Jon also revisits his playing days at William & Mary and what the game taught him about teamwork and perseverance. Plus, he reveals why Cape Verde's fearless run will be his lasting memory of the tournament.Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In the final daily live episode ahead of the historic World Cup final, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the highly anticipated match between Spain and Argentina. The guys discuss the latest news regarding White House officials meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to address potential health dangers from Canadian wildfire smoke in the New York-New Jersey area. They analyze tactical keys to the final, debating whether Spain's possession-heavy dominance can stifle the emotional, chaotic intensity of Lionel Messi and an unstable but miraculous Argentinian squad. The hosts welcome New York World Cup Czar Maya Handa to the show to discuss her unique journey from NYC Footy to managing Mayor Mamdani's campaign and overseeing massive local tournament initiatives. Handa provides an insider look at organizing affordable ticket lotteries, turning on 24/7 pitch lights across the five boroughs, hosting emotional watch parties for incarcerated individuals at Rikers Island, and celebrating Gotham FC's monumental upcoming stadium move to Queens. Senior betting correspondent Ben Fawkes also calls in to break down the final odds, dissecting the three-way moneyline, Spain's status as a -160 favorite, and player props for Messi, Lamine Yamal, and Mikel Oyarzabal. To wrap up the tournament's daily coverage, Christian and Alexis hand out their official World Cup superlatives, highlighting their favorite stunning goals from Cape Verde and Haiti, alongside major breakout performances from Folarin Balogun and Ismail Saibari. They don't hold back during their "Fading Star" selections, calling out disappointing tournament cycles for Cristiano Ronaldo and Christian Pulisic. Finally, the guys review the tournament's biggest villains and controversies, hashing out everything from FIFA's aggressive ticket pricing to the overhead skycam cable strikes and political image-laundering surrounding Donald Trump. Timestamps: (00:00) — Wildfire Smoke Drama & Sunday's World Cup Final Preview (04:43) — Tactical Masterclass: Spain's Possession vs. Argentina's Chaos (15:24) — Interview with NYC World Cup Czar Maya Handa: Rikers Watch Parties & 24/7 Soccer Fields (34:19) — World Cup Final Betting Breakdown with Ben Fawkes: Odds & Player Props (43:12) — Tournament Superlatives: Favorite Goals, Epic Upsets & Breakout Stars (49:05) — Fading Stars & Biggest What-Ifs: The Fallout of Pulisic, Ronaldo & Tuchel (52:06) — Villains of the Tournament: FIFA Ticket Prices, Donald Trump & Final Outro Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

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Rog is joined by John Oliver to break down England's heartbreaking semifinal defeat to Argentina and reflect on another painful tournament exit. John discusses Lionel Messi's storybook final against Lamine Yamal-led Spain, Erling Haaland's unexpected love affair with America, and the controversy surrounding the USMNT's exit. Plus, he reflects on Cape Verde's unforgettable tournament run.Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two-time World Cup goalkeeper Brad Guzan joins Steve Covino and Rich Davis on Overpromised to preview Sunday's final, with Messi and Argentina chasing back-to-back titles against Lamine Yamal and a Spain side that hasn't lost in ages. Guzan breaks down the goalkeeper mistake that ended Team USA's run against Belgium, makes the case for cutting Christian Pulisic some slack, and explains what a penalty shootout actually feels like from twelve yards away. He also gets into the 40-year-old Cape Verde keeper who stole the tournament, that ridiculous Messi and Yamal bathtub photo, and who he's got lifting the trophy. Plus Covino's "Country Roads" hot take. Presented by Dude Wipes and the Brown Card Initiative #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Soccer Analyst Alexi Lalas joins Kennedy to break down the heartbreaking World Cup exit for the U.S. Men's National Team and whether modern American athletes lack the grit of underdogs like Cape Verde. Plus, they look ahead to the epic Argentina vs. Spain World Cup Final this weekend in New Jersey.  Kennedy Now Available on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.podtrac.com/kstw_yt⁠⁠ Follow on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kennedy_foxnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Kennedy for Happy Hour on Fridays!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlNiiSXX4BNUbXM5X8KkYbDepFgUIVZj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time World Cup goalkeeper Brad Guzan joins Steve Covino and Rich Davis on Overpromised to preview Sunday's final, with Messi and Argentina chasing back-to-back titles against Lamine Yamal and a Spain side that hasn't lost in ages. Guzan breaks down the goalkeeper mistake that ended Team USA's run against Belgium, makes the case for cutting Christian Pulisic some slack, and explains what a penalty shootout actually feels like from twelve yards away. He also gets into the 40-year-old Cape Verde keeper who stole the tournament, that ridiculous Messi and Yamal bathtub photo, and who he's got lifting the trophy. Plus Covino's "Country Roads" hot take. Presented by Dude Wipes and the Brown Card Initiative #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Torrential rain slammed central Texas for the third day in a row, triggering dangerous flash floods in parts of the region. The same storm system also spun up a tornado near San Antonio. Millions of people in the U.S. are under air quality alerts across parts of the Midwest and Northeast due to heavy smoke burning from dozens of wildfires primarily in Ontario, Canada. Roger Bennett, founder and CEO of Men in Blazers Media Network, breaks down Argentina's thrilling win against England and what to expect from the World Cup final on Sunday when the defending champions take on Spain.The parents of Nolan Wells and their legal team say they've received some assurances about the thoroughness of the investigation into the 18-year-old's death. Wells was last seen on July 4 on a boating trip to Horn Island, which is 10 miles from Mississippi's Gulf Coast. GPS data reveals the movements of the boat before and after Wells' disappearance. Skyler Henry has more.The Navy's elite Blue Angels are investigating after a low flyover during an event in Pensacola, Florida. One of the jets came barreling so low over the beach that it sent sand, chairs and tents flying. Tom Hanson reports.Should you let artificial intelligence manage your money? While AI might be able to help you come up with a budget, experts say there are risks. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.Cape Verde's goalie Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, talks with "CBS Mornings" about the team's inspiring run in the World Cup. The tiny country was playing in the tournament for the first time. Vozinha describes his unexpected rise to fame, challenges to becoming a professional player and his future in soccer.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the final instalment of our World Cup of music. But between South Korea, Turkey, Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde, Argentina and Colombia, which nation will strike the right chord? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Broadcast: The entire Sports Bar gang is back together! Happy Sabres schedule release day, what games are you most excited for? What is a Wedge? Where will King James play next season? Tim offers up a FIFA conspiracy take. AI ai glitches and mistakes. Gene says the WNBA needs help & why. Plus what did we learn on today's show?

pWotD Episode 3361: 2026 FIFA World Cup Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 489,237 views on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 our article of the day is 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd FIFA World Cup and the current edition of the quadrennial international men's soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament began on June 11, 2026, and will conclude on July 19. It is jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 in the United States, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada. The tournament is the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries and the first to include 48 teams, an expansion from the previous 32-team format.The 2026 tournament is the first World Cup since 2002 to be hosted by multiple nations. Mexico became the first country to host the World Cup three times, having hosted the 1970 and 1986 tournaments. The United States previously hosted the World Cup in 1994, while it is Canada's first time hosting the tournament. The event returned to its traditional June–July schedule after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was uniquely held in November and December to avoid Qatar's extreme summer heat.As host nations, Canada, Mexico, and the United States all automatically qualified for the tournament. Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan all made their World Cup debuts. Argentina is the defending champion, having won its third World Cup in 2022. On June 25, 2026, total attendance reached 3,605,357 spectators, setting the record for the highest attendance in World Cup history and surpassing the previous record held by the American-hosted 1994 edition.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:31 UTC on Thursday, 16 July 2026.For the full current version of the article, see 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Niamh.

Welcome back to World Cup Daily #41! Today, Shaq and James Toland break down a masterclass of containment in Dallas, tracking how Didier Deschamps' rigid selections backfired while turning their focus toward tonight's blockbuster semifinal between England and Argentina!We break down the tactical setups and historical rivalries unfiltered:⏱️ MID-SHOW HYDRATION BREAK

Medical missionaries are often called upon to provide care that is beyond the scope of their training and previous experience. This interactive case presentation looks at the realities of clinical decision-making in a critically ill snakebitten patient, and offers suggestions on how to navigate similar challenging situations.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week, as the summer heat inches up across the northern hemishphere, we're hosting our youngest guest yet on the podcast. Augusta Barlow is a 14-year old change agent. Born and raised in Maryland in the United States, with family roots in Cape Verde, she believes in assistance through advocacy and service through sharing. She recently completed her freshman year at Northwestern High School, a public comprehensive and magnet school in Hyattsville, Maryland, known for its rigorous Center for the Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) program. This year, in addition to starting high school she took on another new challenge as one of 12 participants globally in The Kuta Vana Partnership's International's, Youth Advocacy Voice Amplifiers-YAVA group which kicked off it's inaugural cohort in October of 2025. Fun fact, her mother, friend to the podcast and colleague of our guest in [Episode 93, Sef Ashiagbor](https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/sef-ashiagbor),) suggested she join YAVA so she could use her new instagram account to help people, she agreed wholeheartedly. When not in school or doing work for YAVA, she enjoys theater, movies, cooking and baking. With the recent devastating floods that happened accros Accra on June 28th-29th, conversations like this with young people challenging themselves to action and understanding around issues outside of themselves and their comfort zones, give us hope that the future is in good hands. For information on how you can assist those in need here in Accra visit the following: https://web.facebook.com/JoyNewsOnTV/posts/the-multimedia-group-has-launched-the-accra-flood-relief-appeal-to-support-victi/1375509048106824/?_rdc=1&_rdr https://direct-aid.org/donate/en/most/ghana-floods-2026-emergency-relief.html [Where to find YAVA?](https://www.instagram.com/yava_youth_advocacy/) Youth Advocacy Voice Amplifiers — KVPI's youth program, where students learn to advocate for the mission and amplify it responsibly online. This cohort is running a capstone project: a set of interviews plus a coordinated push to grow the organization's reach the right way. What's Augusta reading? [None of This Is True](https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/None-of-This-Is-True/Lisa-Jewell/9781982179014) by Lisa Jewell …watching? [The Knives Out Trilogy](https://www.imdb.com/list/ls569053907/ …listening to? [Lyn Lapid Music](https://www.lynlapidmusic.com Other topics of interest: What is KVPI? Kuda Vana Partnership International is a US nonprofit supporting family-based care for vulnerable children in Zimbabwe, working to strengthen families and communities so fewer children become vulnerable in the first place. Full picture and the Theory of Change: kudavana.org. Take a culinary tour of [Cape Verdean Cuisine](https://www.crumbsnatched.com/cape-verdean-food-recipes/Special Guest: Augusta Barlow.

Godfrey is joined by Dante Nero, Akeem Woods, and Vishnu Vaka to talk about iShowSpeed traveling the world and getting an Argentinian woman yelling "Negro, go home" at him, the Paraguayan senator calling Mbappe a monkey after France beat them, FIFA looking corrupt for letting Argentina come back on Cape Verde and Egypt, why Argentina still has a Nazi problem after trying to bleach out its Afro-Argentine population, Vishnu wearing fake Timbs from Walmart called Brahmas, Dante admitting he took testosterone back in the day, Ozempic blood clots filling up morgues, Godfrey auditioning for The Music Man and stinking it up, Mateo Lane killing it on Broadway in Chicago, and a long back-and-forth call with a Haitian listener about FBAs and why Black folks worldwide need to stop shitting on each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #197PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Yash Arora — Indian Football Content Creator.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:34 - Was This Match Rigged?9:47 - Cape Verde's Amazing Underdog Story16:29 - Portugal's Sad Exit and Ronaldo Talk21:00 - The Most Exciting Matches So Far25:06 - Best Goals and Top Goalkeepers28:17 - Why Everyone Loves Haaland35:13 - Meet the Next Football Superstars40:51 - Neymar: Talent Gone to Waste?45:30 - Maradona's Shocking Cocaine Story50:32 - Fame, Drugs and Staying Safe55:57 - Messi, Kane and World Cup Stars1:01:32 - Altitude Trouble and Germany's Shock Exit1:05:35 - Bellingham's Fearless Rise to Stardom1:10:35 - Explaining Messi's Magic to Kids1:17:08 - Predicting Every World Cup Match1:22:33 - Rayan Cherki: France's Secret Weapon1:27:31 - Mbappe's Nickname and Crazy Memes1:37:17 - How Football Tactics Changed Forever1:42:54 - Why Managers Matter So Much1:46:54 - Managing Superstar Egos1:50:50 - The Magic of Watching Sports1:55:37 - India's Growing Football Passion2:00:26 - Becoming a Football CoachEnjoy.— Prakhar

John Murray, Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball catch up ahead of the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. John reflects on another amazing experience at the Azteca where he witnessed England grind out a 3-2 win over Mexico to reach the quarter-finals. Ian tells us what it was like being at the 'match of the tournament' - Argentina v Cape Verde. And has Ali possibly just eaten the best bowl of pasta in his life? They're also joined by special guest engineer Rob as he lifts the curtain on how things work behind the scenes at stadiums on match day. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome throughout the tournament on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk.2'09 - The best bowl of pasta Ali has ever eaten? 3'25 - John being recognised far and wide 5'20 - England media day sausage rolls & interviewing Dan Burn 6'26 - John's reflections on England v Mexico 8'30 - Behind the scenes at the Azteca 10'13 - Seeing Jordan Henderson on a stretcher and interviewing Kane 12'31 - Ian witnessing Argentina v Cape Verde 16'19 - The performance of African teams at the World Cup 20'46 - Listener correspondence 23'41 - Engineer Rob talking microphones and behind the scenes 28'47 - Uncle Ian's advice to beer flying 30'58 - Unintended pub names 37'57 - John's case of mistaken identity 39'37 - John's tribute to Malcolm Wright 42'08 - How is Ian getting on with Chris Sutton?

This week, we are unpacking an another massive week in pop culture—from stadium seats to small-town grocery store aisles. What Is In This Episode:   The World Cup Pop Culture Report   Trump and FIFA: The massive political spectacle that took over the tournament. US Team vs. Belgium: Breaking down the vibes and the heartbreak after the US squad's devastating exit. The Striking Viking: Norway's 6-foot-5 hulking superstar, Erling Haaland, single-handedly winning the internet  Cape Verde's Moment: The absolute cinematic underdog energy they brought to all of us.    The Swift-Kelce Royal Wedding   We have officially entered the married era. We are breaking down everything from the star-studded Madison Square Garden nuptials.    TikTok Drama: The Grocery Store Simulation   Influencer Catherine Ebs went to a normal regional grocery store on a holiday weekend, called it "so small town," and claimed the entire thing felt like a simulation. We dissect the peak lack of self-awareness, the phantom hunt for 100 percent beef hot dogs, and why the internet is completely roasting her.   This week's newsletter: https://popculturemondays.com/2026/07/06/romeo-juliet-blah-blah-blah/

Dropping this here while we are traveling doing some work! We talk World cup, Ocean vs Rain forest, and Cam's Bahamas trip. Tune in and lets get it!  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% at https://www.betterhelp.com/unapod To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DormtainmentTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rome: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@iromealot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Cameron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@camfromdt⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The knockout rounds have turned the 2026 FIFA World Cup upside down. In this week's World Cup bonus episode, Trevor and Joe break down Germany's stunning penalty shootout collapse, Cape Verde's remarkable performance against Argentina, and FIFA's decision to overturn Florian Balogun's red card suspension, before making their predictions for the next week of matches. New bonus episodes drop Mondays at 10pm ET / 7pm PT on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The World Cup has been incredible and Balogun's red card has been suspended and he's ready to play against Belgium. The world is mad at the US but we don't care, we do the talking on the pitch. We talk about the incredible World Cup games including Mexico vs England, Argentina vs Cape Verde, And Croatia vs Portugal (00:00:00-00:37:52). Who's back of the week including Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially married. Dudes are back as Joey Chestnut wins again and the English fan sitting at a pub for 2 weeks as his entire family thinks he's dead (00:37:52-00:55:01). Mt Rushmore of weapons (00:55:01-01:21:34). Brian Windhorst joins the show to talk NBA Free Agency, defend his Trae Young take vs PFT, where will Lebron go next, the Jaylen Brown trade still not making much sense and more (01:21:34-02:23:52). We finish with lottery ballYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

(0:00) Folarin Balogun red card suspended, England beats Mexico, Argentina beats Cape Verde (26:50) Norway beats Brazil (40:49) France beats Paraguay (47:30) How much pressure is on USMNT? (01:04:26) Can Portugal and Ronaldo beat Spain?  (01:13:23) Stu Holden joins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Florio (@profootballtalk) breaks down the biggest stories from around the NFL, including a possible Aaron Donald comeback and Brandon Aiyuk's latest social media rants: (1:30) Florio vs Yellowjackets (5:00) World Cup recap: Argentina holds off Cape Verde, England tops Mexico, FIFA overturns Balogun red card suspension (21:40) NFLPA reports over $88M in Deshaun Watson salary cap credits7:20 (27:20) Aaron Donald hints at unretirement (32:20) Brandon Aiyuk vs. Jayden Daniels (36:45) Wedding attendees might provide hints at Travis Kelce's future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you for recognizing my plight. Martin subbing in for Vaughn for the Lifetime Roofing Lede. Balogun back in the mix. Audio of the Belgium's head coach talking about FIFA's decision through a translator. Belgium granted the right to appeal the decision overnight. Audio of the Norway couch calling it a "bad, bad, bad, bad, bad decision." Landon Donovan is happy with the decision. More reaction from the ITV Sports Panel. Euro Tears.They want us to break down Chris Gotterup and the John Deere Classic. The British team playing a little cat and mouse with their hotel room to try and avoid the raucous Mexican fans. England advances down at The Azteca. Lester from The Wire taught us to follow the money. Adam Sandler officiating the Swift/Kelce wedding. Joe Buck was there. Shaggy's hits.Laura Dern. Cards dominate the first two but drop game three at Wrigley. Big let down after the Walker homerun to take the lead. Ken Rosenthal the Cardinals are in a good spot because of all the catchers. Comparing where they are in the standings this year to last year.Papers and his posse. Shout out to Zedd and his pyrotechnic team. Veteran move to move up Mike Francesa in the dossier. Audio of Francesa talking with Eddie in Queens. Audio of Herculez Gomez on FIFA suspending Folarin Balogun's red card and allowing him to play.Joined by voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber. Kerbs gives his perspective on the transfer of power over to Alexander Steen. Doug Armstrong preferring to slide into the background. The need to add some toughness and grit to this team. The Ross Johnston signing.Who did it first: Conway Twitty or 50 Cent? Still awaiting a ruling on the suspension of the suspension. Ben Jacobs. Sepp Blatter sounds like a guy with a dry beak. Brooks Koepka put his trolling hat back on.More World Cup discussion. The Fox studio crew. UEFA is not happy. Cape Verde and Argentina over the weekend was an all-timer. Mexico vs. England. Iggy's not happy with the soccer discussion. Dakota Johnson. Jackson wants Borat to officiate his wedding. Haenchen is taking schrapnel for not getting the Caitlin Clark autographed basketball.Martin's a nostalgia merchant. Could Jackson have handled The Landing? Quite the little saga unfolding with the Belgium appeal. Collision course for a 1776 rematch. A dangerous question. Dad tweet verbalized.Look Martin, it's James Carlton. James always brings the energy. James came with material today. Design AIre Heating & Cooling EMOTD.James is ready with his sketches and bits. Mizzou football win total is out at 6.5. Completely new defense. James pitches an idea for a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode.President Trump just spoke on the Balogun suspension situation. Audio of The President's comments. Belgium getting little brother'd by FIFA. Lots of USA/Belgium discussion.And the winne of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-26:16) More World Cup discussion. The Fox studio crew. UEFA is not happy. Cape Verde and Argentina over the weekend was an all-timer. Mexico vs. England. Iggy's not happy with the soccer discussion. Dakota Johnson. Jackson wants Borat to officiate his wedding. Haenchen is taking schrapnel for not getting the Caitlin Clark autographed basketball.(26:25-45:50) Martin's a nostalgia merchant. Could Jackson have handled The Landing? Quite the little saga unfolding with the Belgium appeal. Collision course for a 1776 rematch. A dangerous question. Dad tweet verbalized.(46:00-53:29) Look Martin, it's James Carlton. James always brings the energy. James came with material today. Design AIre Heating & Cooling EMOTD.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BMitch & Czabe recap the wild World Cup games over the weekend, including England knocking off Mexico and Cape Verde almost pulling off a MASSIVE upset of Argentina.

Today's Sports Daily covers two topics today: World Cup and Hot Dogs.  So many World Cup thoughts from Cape Verde's run, to the offsides rule, flopping, Balogun getting to play, Haaland's rise to stardom, England/Mexico's wild ass game, and Joey Chestnut winning title 18.       Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Willard and former NFL offensive tackle Ephraim Salaam open the show reacting to the news that Folarin Balogun will be available to play for the USMNT on Monday against Belgium after his controversial red card was suspended. They also hit on plenty of other World Cup storylines like Norway taking down Brazil behind two goals from Erling Haaland, Argentina narrowly surviving a thriller against Cape Verde, and more! They also react live to the Mexico vs. England match throughout the show. Later, Mark and Ephraim move over to the NBA. They react to the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, discussing whether they got fair value in return. They also speculate on where they think LeBron will ultimately end up after his agent Rich Paul laid out some of his top options on a podcast this week. Plus, more fun with this week's edition of "Three Things".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rog, Rory Smith, and Betty Glover are back to break down what was an instant classic, the best game of this tournament, Cape Verde's stunning near-upset of Argentina. A back and forth epic that never disappointed, this game cemented Cape Verde as an all-time tournament memory. Rog, Betty, and Rory salute Vozinha for his incredible run, marvel at the team's spirit, and wonder what's next for these Cape Verdean players. Plus, Egypt's penalty victory over Australia leaves Mo Salah in tears, and Colombia's defeat of Ghana sees them through to the Round of 16.Match Day Live in Atlanta has moved to MONDAY, JULY 6, at 6pm ET right before USA takes on Belgium. Join us for the biggest tailgate: https://mibcourage.co/44aPMTZFind the best soccer pubs across the country with our Bar Finder for the holiday weekend: https://mibcourage.co/4glfE74See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the start of the Round of 16, and it's Canada vs Morocco and Paraguay vs France. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we reflect on Cape Verde's heroic exit from the tournament, as Argentina squeezed through to the Round of 16. Plus, Egypt beat Australia on penalties, and Colombia are also through. We look forward to Canada vs Morocco and Paraguay vs France. Betty takes on Rog in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup, and Happy 4th of July! Tune into Night Cup tonight for the recap on all the day's action: https://mibcourage.co/4vi4jbDCheck out our Fourth of July sale—20% off all USA merch today. Grab your Go Go USA Collection here: https://mibcourage.co/3QypB6IMatch Day Live in Atlanta has moved to MONDAY, JULY 6, at 6pm ET right before USA takes on Belgium. Join us for the biggest tailgate: https://mibcourage.co/4vMYdkLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Speaking at Mount Rushmore in the state of South Dakota, President Trump said that the United States would celebrate the American Declaration of Independence of July 4th, 1776 as "one of the most extraordinary days in the world". In a politicised speech he told the gathered audience that "communism was the greatest threat facing America". Also, the United Nations has said the world must act now to prevent a human rights catastrophe in the Sudanese city of El Obeid. The underdogs Cape Verde take the title holders, Argentina, into extra time in the knockout stage of men's football World Cup. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are now husband and wife following their star studded wedding in New York where the pop superstar and the American football player were married. Keir Starmer, the outgoing British Prime Minister, has said that his successor will have little choice but to focus, as he has, on foreign affairs. And Nasa launches a rescue mission to try to save a space telescope that started sinking after recent solar storms.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills, Keystone, South Dakota, USA Credit: BBC

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Lars Sivertsen as Cape Verde take Argentina to extra time in the game of the World Cup so far. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Cape Verde, take a bow gentlemen. The curtain falls on their first World Cup appearance, but take nothing away from them - they have been outstanding this tournament. So to give them the credit they truly deserve, on today's show we discuss a big fluffy dog wearing ear defenders in the stands.Pete tells Luke and David why he isn't convinced those ear defenders were actually covering that dog's ears. Plus, the remarkable size of little Mat Ryan & a chaotic five hours for our England boys.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FC Morning crew discuss Cape Verde's incredible performance in its 3-2 loss to Argentina in extra time. They then talk about the Blue Shark's magical run in the tournament. Finally, the panel round up the rest of the Round of 32 action before previewing the Round of 16 which is set to kick off on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look back at the heart-stopping match between Cape Verde & Argentina, with Argentina winning 3-2 after extra time. Plus, the guys discuss the penalty shootout, and the goalkeeper substitution, that saw Egypt topple Australia. And, Colombia move on after a 1-0 win over Ghana. Lastly, the Round of 16 is set with some tasty matchups! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Dr. Mahrang Baloch was a teenager, she joined hundreds of families across Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan to search for her father, who had disappeared. Activists and rights groups say thousands of ethnic Baloch people have disappeared over the past two decades, alleging many were detained by security forces, tortured and killed as part of operations against a long-running separatist movement. After three years of being missing, Mahrang's family received a call telling them that her father's body had been found. This led Mahrang herself becoming a campaigner, leading protests and marches demanding information about missing persons in Balochistan. But last year she was arrested and she has now been sentenced to life in prison. Farhat Javed of BBC Urdu tells her story.  As the group stage of the World Cup comes to a close, Cape Verde, a tiny nation off the coast of West Africa, is celebrating a remarkable achievement. It's their first ever time at the tournament, but the Blue Sharks, as their team is known, have made it out of the group stage with a series of strong performances where they have held big teams like Spain and Uruguay to account. Meanwhile, in South Korea, a much more seasoned squad packed with international talent have arrived home in defeat after losing to teams their critics feel they should have beaten. The fallout has been painful. Paul Njie, journalist with BBC West Africa and Jake Kwon, Seoul Correspondent for BBC News, reflect. The Fifth Floor is at the heart of global storytelling on the BBC World Service, bringing you the best stories from journalists in the BBC's 43 language services. We're here to help you make sense of the stories making headlines around the world; to excite your curiosity and to get to grips with the facts.Recent episodes have investigated Russia's youth armies and how they make soldiers of Ukrainian children; featured the BBC team who were the first journalists to the site of the Nigerian school kidnappings and reflected the effects of internet blackouts in Iran, Uganda and India.If you want to know more about Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, and the legacy of Hugo Chavez; or how Vladimir Putin's network of deep cover spies operates; or why Donald Trump signed an executive order granting white South Africans asylum in the US, we have all those stories and more.This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. Presented by Irena Taranyuk. Produced by Laura Thomas, Caroline Ferguson and Hannah Dean. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

It's the final three games of the Round of 32. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we reflect on a dramatic finish in Portugal vs Croatia, a comprehensive win for Spain against Austria, and Switzerland breezing past Algeria. Then we look forward to the final Round of 32 games: Australia vs Egypt, Argentina vs Cape Verde, and Colombia vs Ghana. Betty takes on Producer Kippo in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup, and we reveal Thomas Tuchel's secrets to propel England to success in Mexico City. Tune into Night Cup tonight for the recap on all the day's action: https://mibcourage.co/4woPdSBDaily previews and recaps of the biggest matches of the summer, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to the Men in Blazers Newsletter now: https://mibcourage.co/4y3Oh7PSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The FC crew react to Portugal's win over Croatia in the World Cup Round of 32, with a controversial goal taken away from Croatia deep in added time. Also, a recap of Spain's dominance as they defeat Austria, and a preview of Portugal vs Spain in the Round of 16. Then, a preview of the rest of today's action including Lionel Messi and Argentina taking on the Cinderella story of Cape Verde, and tonight's match between Colombia and Ghana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Daily Juice is back for Friday, July 3rd, 2026 with another loaded betting card featuring international soccer and Major League Baseball. Matt breaks down Friday's top betting opportunities, including a featured international soccer play and two MLB wagers, giving you his official Daily Juice bets before the action begins. ⚽ International soccer betting picks⚾ MLB betting picks

Scott Rizzuto and Anthony Stalter are back on The Spread Zone heading into a packed 4th of July Weekend.The guys break down the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, including a highly anticipated matchup between the US vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium vs Senegal, Portugal vs Croatia, Argentina vs Cape Verde, and more.Then it's time for some football. Taking a look at big NFL future plays including win totals on the Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans, and Washington Commanders. Plus the guys picks to take home the hardware and the quickly approaching college football season.And to top it all off an American tradition like no other: Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The real questions: How much will Joey Chestnut win by? And can he beat his already jaw dropping records.LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Ryan is joined by The Bear, Chris Fallica, immediately after the first game of the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Canada and South Africa, to react to the Canadians advancing to their first-ever Round of 16 at a World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Bofana Bofana. The pair also previews the UMSNT facing off against Bosnia in San Francisco on Wednesday, Morocco and the Netherlands clashing on Monday, France meeting Sweden, the showdown between Brazil and Japan, Messi's Argentina taking on surprise Cape Verde, and all the rest of the 16 games in this stage of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices