Podcasts about FIFA World Cup

Send us a textMike Ham sits down with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy inside the Choose New Jersey offices to talk about all things Garden State. From his international economic missions to bring jobs to NJ, to his deep love for Monmouth County, to the growing impact of the film and soccer industries in New Jersey — this conversation touches on the past, present, and future of one of the most iconic states in the U.S.Governor Murphy shares his thoughts on:Why New Jersey is a global destination for business and talentHis family's decision to plant roots in Monmouth CountyThe booming film industry and Netflix's billion-dollar investment at Fort MonmouthNew Jersey's role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Club World Cup 2025The importance of small businesses and local legacyHis passion for soccer, local wine, and the “you talking to me?” Jersey attitudeWhether you're a lifelong resident or just Jersey-curious, this episode celebrates the diversity, grit, and cultural power of the Garden State. Don't miss Governor Murphy's reflections on his legacy and why he believes “New Jersey is unlike anywhere else in America.”

Los Angeles hotel owners are raising alarms over the city's new minimum wage law, which mandates a $30/hour wage by 2028. Industry leaders warn of mass hotel closures, layoffs, and canceled renovations—just as LA gears up to host the Olympics, Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, and NBA All-Star Game.

Los Angeles hotel owners are raising alarms over the city's new minimum wage law, which mandates a $30/hour wage by 2028. Industry leaders warn of mass hotel closures, layoffs, and canceled renovations—just as LA gears up to host the Olympics, Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, and NBA All-Star Game.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT's 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup Final. Where are the boys' confidence level for the squad and the head coach after the USMNT's last competitive match before the World Cup? What players helped and hurt their stock going into next summer?Christian and Alexis then break down the major moments of the game including a handball in the box by Mexico that wasn't given as a penalty. Was USMNT robbed of a potential go-ahead penalty?Later, Christian and Alexis give us their final prognosis for the national team as the summer international window comes to a close. (0:00) - Match recap(5:30) - Player of the Game: Edson Alvarez(9:15) - Confidence level in Pochettino after Gold Cup?(27:00) - Handball on Mexico: penalty or not?(32:30) - Which USMNT Gold Cup players booked their World Cup spot?(44:30) - Final USMNT prognosis after Gold Cup? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

In this episode of Unleashing Intuition Secrets, Michael Jaco is joined by Derek Johnson to delve into current military operations, the continuous effort to dismantle the deep state, and the global impact of these actions. They discuss historical contexts, the influence of President Trump, military law, hidden operations, and the importance of financial transparency. Derek provides extensive insights into international agreements, the underground warfare against trafficking, and the future implications for the US and global politics. Key events and examples, such as the iconic Trump-Putin meeting, the FIFA World Cup symbolism, and executive orders targeting deep state financial networks, shed light on the comprehensive strategy to restore international sovereignty and lawfulness.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:32 Military Insights and Influence 02:07 Political Landscape and Key Figures 08:46 Historical Context and Comparisons 12:58 Deep State and Global Politics 24:47 Social Media and Public Perception 30:48 A Chilling Warning to World Leaders 31:19 Strategic Military Operations Unveiled 32:06 The Future of U.S. Superpower Status 32:28 Trump's Stance on the Ukraine Conflict 33:51 Historical Context and Divide and Conquer Tactics 37:01 The Deep State and Corruption Exposed 49:04 The Fight Against Trafficking and Underground Operations 50:36 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook 51:04 Global Financial and Trade Resets   LANDING PAGE for people to get a "FREE" precious metals consultation with Dr. Kirk Elliott: https://www.kepm.com/jaco/ Affordable Cell Activation Technology with LifeWave: Experience miracles with a deep discount as a Brand Partner https://www.lifewave.com/michaeljaco https://michaelkjaco.com/liveyoungerwithmj/ Power of the Patch Information Resource: Go to: https://liveyounger.com/ AGE REVERSAL WITH GHK-Cu Copper Peptides contained in X-39 and X-49 https://copperpeptidebreakthrough.com Join us every week for Michael Jaco's Miracle Monday Meeting at 6:00 PM EST for Product Testimonials & Questions This 50 Minute Meeting Will Teach You Everything You Need To Know About Phototherapy & LifeWave!! ~ Great for Guests, Customers & Brand Partners ~ ⏬ Click the link below for Meeting access ⏬ Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87949021063 JoinMichaels Business Builder Webinar ~ Friday 6:00 EST Tune in weekly to Michael Jaco's LifeWave Business Builder Webinars feature LifeWave's top leaders sharing proven strategies, business tips, and real-world success stories to help you grow your organization and achieve lasting financial success. ⏬ Click the link below for Webinar access ⏬ https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86714931635?pwd=WQ8UTQc8o95A1g5q7bOAnRW79mPJep.1 Shop Intuitive Wellness Products to reverse the devastating effects of the vaccine impacts on cardiovascular, reproduction and greater potential for death at any time in history. Also increase overall health and resistance to all disease and inflammation. https://intuitivewellness.michaelkjaco.com/ INTUITIVE ULTRA CLEANSE/INTUITIVE OCEANS VIDEO ON DETOXING ALL FOODS: https://www.diseasediscoverychallenge.vip/food-dtox WAVWATCH - The revolutionary selfcare watch that's designed to support the health of your mind AND body! This one-of-a-kind watch provides anxiety relief, pain support, productivity boost, immune system enhancement, and more!

This week we are treated to an in-depth chat with New Zealand All White's Goalkeeper Coach, Paul Gothard, affectionately known as “Goffy”. Paul is originally from Jimbob's home town of Southend-on-sea in the UK where he played as a goalkeeper for Dagenham and Redbridge among other semi-pro outfits. After migrating to New Zealand, Goffy rediscovered his love for the game with Auckland City, representing them in the 2009 Club World Cup. After retiring from playing, he transitioned into coaching and has since built a strong reputation in goalkeeper development, working as both Auckland City and Wellington Pheonix's goalkeeping coach. He joined up with the NZ national team set up, coaching at multiple FIFA U-17 and U-20 World Cups, as well as the senior team's qualifying cycles. Currently, Paul serves as the High Performance Goalkeeper Development Lead for New Zealand Football, where he oversees the long-term development of goalkeepers across all national teams. He also continues to work directly with the All Whites as their goalkeeping coach, and will accompany them to the FIFA World Cup 2026 cycle.#onionbag #onionbagpodcast #allwhites #NZfootball #FIFA #goalkeeper #goalkeeping #aucklandcity #wellingtonphoenix #goffy #paulgothard #FQ #regionalfootball

Kansas City will be the smallest city in North America to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But it may not have embraced the sport at all, if not for the efforts of immigrants who fought for the beautiful game — before there were even soccer fields to play on.

Ep 373: I return to update you with the Summer 2025 and how it's gone for some of our youth level teams that were involved in summer tournaments, I also have my say on why next year's 2026 World Cup could be a potential disaster, and I pay tribute to former Three Lion Alan Peacock. Running time 28:04 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Justinus Lhaksana - Indonesian Football and the Road to the 2026 World Cup In October 2022, the image of Indonesian football filling news bulletins around the world was one of tragedy and horror at the huge loss of life sparked by clashes between fans and security agents at a football match in Kanjuruhan, East Java. Less than three years later, this image is being replaced some by something quite different. In June this year, Indonesia did what no other Southeast Asian football team has done since the 1930s and proceeded to the fourth round of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup to be held in Canada, Mexico and the USA in 2026. To get this far Indonesia beat both China and Bahrain at home after going down to Australia and Japan away in the third round of qualifying. Now, only two matches stand between this team becoming the first to represent the Republic of Indonesia at a FIFA World Cup. In 1938, it was the first Asian nation to go to a FIFA World Cup but was of course competing under the Dutch East Indies flag. The success of the Indonesian national team or Timnas Garuda, so far is due to a well-orchestrated plan to bolster the team from without and make significant investment within. Reeling from the Kanjuruhan tragedy and the international and domestic response to it, in February 2023, Joko Widodo appointed Erick Thohir, the Minister for State-Owned Enterprises in his government, as the new chairman of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) with a mandate for the total reform of football, to tackle its myriad problems. For Thohir, a millionaire former owner of football teams in Europe, North America and Indonesia and with deep links in FIFA itself, this was also an opportunity to reshape Indonesian football from the top down. The project to reform the national team had in fact started some years earlier under the then South Korean coach, Shin Tae-yong. At its core was the recruitment of players of Dutch descent who after naturalisation would qualify to play for Indonesia. Since 2020, at least 15 players in the men's team have been naturalised and very recently four Dutch women footballers of Indonesian descent were also naturalised and will play in the Indonesian squad. The next major milestone in this larger plan came in January this year, with the appointment of former Dutch superstar Patrick Kluivert as coach of Timnas. It is now his task to finish the job and get the Garudas to the World Cup. Why undertake such a project of naturalization for the national teams? How have the fans responded to this influx of imported players? What is the state of Indonesia's domestic football league and down to the grassroots that has made it necessary in the first place? And what will it take for Indonesian football to overcome its challenges and finally take its place on the world stage? In this week's episode Jemma chats with Justinus Lhaksana, a football commentator (https://www.youtube.com/@CoachJustinl28/videos) and former coach of the Indonesian national futsal team. In 2025, the Talking Indonesia podcast is co-hosted by Dr Jemma Purdey from the Australia-Indonesia Centre, Dr Jacqui Baker from Murdoch University, Dr Elisabeth Kramer from the University of New South Wales and Tito Ambyo from RMIT. Image: Image: Eliano Reijnders and Mees Hilgers receive their naturalisation certificates at the Indonesian Embassy in Brussels, 1 October 2024.

With less than 12 months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, has this summer's Club World Cup in the States reflected badly on the US? A year out from what has been billed as the biggest sporting event on Earth, we've seen half-full stadiums, concerns with temperatures and mid-game stoppages, leading to questions ahead of an American based World Cup. Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas discuss the FIFA World Cup, including Al-Hilal upsetting Manchester City. They also discuss why Pep Guardiola and Man City avoid major criticism from mainstream media, Rodrygo's lack of play time recently, transfer rumors, the CONCACAF Gold Cup and more.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros chat with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as they preview the 2026 World Cup. The boys talk all things New Jersey as the state gets ready to host the 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium next summer. Governor Murphy also reveals how he fell in love with soccer and what the sport means to him and his family.Governor Murphy then addresses safety concerns for fans around the world and in this country in the midst of an uncertain political climate ahead of this World Cup. Will fans from other countries feel safe as they visit the USA next summer? Can American fans enjoy games without feeling targeted by ICE or other immigration law enforcement?Later, Christian and Alexis get to know Governor Murphy better and play their favorite game: Promotion or Relegation? (1:00) - NJ Gov. Phil Murphy joins the show(10:30) - Phil Murphy's soccer origin story(15:45) - New Jersey the soccer hub of America?(18:45) - Why should fans choose New Jersey for the World Cup?(25:00) - Can fans feel safe coming to America?(32:30) - Gov. Murphy's thoughts on Zohran Mamdani's campaign(42:00) - Gov. Murphy's NJ World Cup pitch(46:00) - Talking Gov. Murphy's viral political moments(51:15) - Gov. Murphy plays promotion/relegation game Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

The EC Show: Fireworks, Futbol & Fourth of July Foolishness Recorded LIVE from the glitzy Center for the Arts in Coral Springs, Florida, your favorite trio—Emilio Colón Sr., Emilio Colón Jr., and Joseph “I've-never-played-soccer-but-have-opinions” Buto—are back to light this episode up like it's the Fourth of July (because it is).In this star-spangled episode:  We wish America a big ol' Happy Birthday!  (Yes, we brought party hats.)  We break down the Soccerpalooza going down this summer—Gold Cup, USWNT, USMNT, FIFA Club World Cup—basically, if there's a ball and grass, we've got thoughts.  All of this chaos is ramping up to the big one—FIFA World Cup 2026hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the USA. Get your BBQ and brackets ready.  We send a heartfelt (and slightly jealous) farewell to Enasia Colón, our Florida State Seminole, who's off to Seattle—probably to start a soccer team, a start-up, or a coffee empire.  Plus: merch, cars, and the kind of energy that only The EC Show can deliver. Grab that sweet EC RespECt drip at enasiacolon.com  Buying a car? Don't overthink it—AutoNation has dealerships coast-to-coast. Just walk in and say, “The EC boys sent me.” Boom. VIP energy.Hit that like, drop your favorite Fourth of July memory in the comments, and subscribe before Joseph tries to predict World Cup winners with a Magic 8-ball again.#TheECShow #FourthOfJulyVibes #SoccerSummer #ECRespECt #AutoNationFamily #FIFA2026Countdown #LiveFromCoralSprings

With less than 12 months to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we're diving into what it will take for host cities and global brands to make the most of this generational opportunity. Playfly Sports CEO Craig Sloan sits down with John Kristick, Co-Head of Playfly Sports Consulting and a global soccer veteran that has had a hand in every World Cup since 1994. From city readiness and infrastructure to brand storytelling and fan engagement, this episode is packed with insights on how to activate locally and think globally. Topics include: - Why 2026 will be the most commercially powerful World Cup ever - How the Club World Cup serves as a “dress rehearsal” - Why brands must build cultural relevance now - And, More!

The Daily Quiz - Sports and Leisure Today's Questions: Question 1: Which of these is a basketball team based in New York? Question 2: How many pockets are on a regulation pool table? Question 3: Which country hosted the 1974 FIFA World Cup? Question 4: In Boxing, Fighting With Gloves Became Standard In 1867 After The Formulation Of Which Set Of Rules? Question 5: Which of these is a hockey team based in New York? Question 6: Which of these is a board game where players must move pieces around a board in an effort to capture their opponent's pieces? Question 7: With which sport is Billie Jean King associated? Question 8: Which sport is played by the Minnesota Twins? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian men's national team is OUT at the Concacaf Gold Cup after falling in penalties to Guatemala in the quarterfinal. On the latest episode of NFP, Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic are joined by The Athletic's Joshua Kloke, breaking down everything that went wrong with Jesse Marsch's men and how Canada can continue to build ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026. Topics includeHow big of a failure was the CanMNT's Gold Cup?Standouts and disappointments from the tournamentDid anyone play themselves off the World Cup roster?Lineup decisions and Marsch's game managementDayne St. Clair's Gold CupCanada's mentalityMarsch's bravado and overconfidenceIs it time to panic for Canadian soccer fans?What needs to happen ahead of World Cup 2026AND MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this Telugu Podcast episode, we had an eye-opening conversation with Suresh Kochattil garu, who's been in the media industry for 40 yrs & 17 yrs of experience at Times of India in various levels. As the world drowns in breaking news, social media headlines, and sensationalism, This episode takes you through the actual machinery that runs Indian media. Starting with a simple question: is the printing press as dramatic as it's shown in the movies? The truth, as always, is far more layered. From how news is selected, printed, and distributed, to why newspaper stories cut off after 12 PM, we explored the real-time walkthrough of what really goes on behind those bold headlines.The episode then dives into one of the most defining moments of Indian media urgency—the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in Sriperumbudur. How that single moment changed reporting patterns and led to a media that thrives on speed rather than depth. But this conversation is not just about journalism. It's about truth, control, perception, and the massive war of narratives we're all part of, knowingly or not.We explored how India often wins on the battlefield but loses in the eyes of the world because of poor narrative management. In contrast, countries like Qatar have silently reshaped their global image—through airlines, global sports, news networks, and funding major universities. From Al-Jazeera to the FIFA World Cup, narrative power is everything. And while that happens globally, at home, politicians are allegedly buying YouTube channels for ₹8-9 crores to push their version of reality.We didn't just stop there. We delved into the dark alleyways of the Indian underworld—gold smuggling routes, Calicut's Kondotty village, and how dons moved into real estate after using heroines and music labels as money fronts. He talked about bomb blasts, NSG failures, the Bhatkal brothers, and how stories were buried before ever being told. He opened up about the deaths of icons like Lal Bahadur Shastri and cases like Nagarwala, where ₹60 lakhs were withdrawn from SBI based on a phone call impersonating the Prime Minister.Even the names of Hyderabad's localities—Tarnaka, Musarambagh, Bolaram—carry centuries of untold stories, which were brought to life with stunning clarity. We spoke about the TRP race, the death of press conferences, and how public discourse has shifted from dinner table conversations to manipulated debate shows. The impact of “WhatsApp journalism,” sensationalism, and psychological conditioning through repetitive negative news is unpacked with startling precision.As the media landscape tilts further into noise and chaos, This discussion calls for a revival of real, fearless journalism. He expresses his admiration for Karan Thapar, Ramnath Goenka, and Ramoji Rao—figures who once stood for truth despite the odds. He reflects on why journalists today are either demonized or silenced, and how stringers are forced into unethical shortcuts due to low wages and pressure.Ending on a powerful and emotional note, he shares life lessons from his father, a man of honesty and principle, and offers his heartfelt advice to the youth of India. In a world where everyone is fighting to be heard, this episode reminds us that sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is simply speak the truth.

The BC government estimates that hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver will cost BC taxpayers at least $532 million, a 10 percent increase from last year's estimate.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/fifa-world-cup-to-cost-bc-taxpayers-at-least-532m-govt-says   PODCAST INFO:

As the projected costs for Vancouver to host a handful of FIFA World Cup games next year jump again -- our guest says it's time for the city to bow out -- and use that money to help people across the province who are struggling to make ends meet.A Francophone busker is shocked by a new rule requiring musicians to sing in French only in certain areas of Quebec City. He calls the change out of tune with his diverse community.Bill of health. Newfoundland and Labrador's auditor general tells us the provincial health authority's questionable and excessive spending on agency nurse contracts should raise serious alarms.Oscar-winning Canadian director Denis Villeneuve is taking on the next James Bond film. An expert on all things double-0-7 says it is a dream scenario for the next phase of the franchise.And, Cuss célèbre. An animal rescue goes viral for its post about a macaw with an "R-rated" vocabulary.As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that guesses that means Parrot-al Guidance is Advised.

This week's guest on the Fozcast is Premier League veteran and Netherlands international Tim Krul – the man who shocked the world when he was subbed on just for a penalty shootout at the 2014 FIFA World Cup... Playing for Newcastle United and Norwich City for the majority of his career, Tim reflects on a career filled with iconic moments, serious injuries, and some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories. He also touches on what it was like being at Luton and getting relegated from the Premier League all the way down to League One... He tells us:

Andrew Giuliani, Executive Director of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, calls in to touch on the recent primary Mayoral election results in New York City, expressing disbelief over the outcome in Zohran Mamdani's primary victory over Andrew Cuomo and the result's implications for the city's future. Andrew delves into the challenges facing candidates Curtis Sliwa and Eric Adams, including the need for unified support to prevent vote splitting in the general election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis featured... Reaction to the FIFA Club World Cup, Glenn loved the Inter Miami performances, and the toughness of Luis Suárez Why the FIFA World Cup is great for MLS even when their teams lose A new 'Game on for 90!' Pep Guardiola on why he loves the FIFA Club World Cup, and what it's meant for the Brazilian teams Why can't Houston transition the success of international matches into love and attention for the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash?

Breaking down the numbers: How much will the 2026 FIFA World Cup cost B.C.? (0:44) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter The shocking costs of Olympic Oval executives on Richmond taxpayers' dime (11:41) Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councillor Is it time for TransLink to add barriers on Skytrain platforms? (25:45) Guest: Kathryn Cunningham, mother who is calling for barriers on Skytrain platforms after the death of her son Why business leader Ryan Beedie's warning matters (34:22) Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City of Vancouver announced a new estimated price tag for hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026. It will now cost between $532 million and $624 million, up from the previous estimate of between $483 million and $581 million. Mario Canseco, pollster and president of Research Co., joins the show as we ask viewers about what they think of the costs of hosting.

Soccer expert Jeremy Lance joins us to talk all things soccer, we're hitting the mid-season mark with a full breakdown of FC Cincinnati's 2025 campaign—what's working, what needs work and what lies ahead. We dive into the club's playoff potential, transfer wish list and growing status as a top MLS destination. Plus, what the FIFA World Cup means for the city and what every casual fan should know about FCC's incredible rise.On the Sidelines is presented by OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Daily Quiz - Sports and Leisure Today's Questions: Question 1: Who is the tennis player who married John Lloyd in 1979 and went by his name when she won Wimbledon in 1981? Question 2: With which sport is Andy Murray associated? Question 3: Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups? Question 4: What is the nickname of the English football team West Ham United? Question 5: With which sport is David Beckham associated? Question 6: What sport would you associate with The Indianapolis 500? Question 7: Which sport is played at The Super Bowl? Question 8: How many slots with odd numbers does a standard roulette wheel have? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A Bellevue pimp was caught by police due to his frequent posting on social media. Seattle continues its cleanup efforts for next summer’s FIFA World Cup. // Big Local: A deadly explosion in Oak Harbor caused by fireworks. A driver was hit and killed after his car broke down on I-90 near SR 18. One of the state’s most scenic highways has reopened. The Tacoma News Tribune claims that the city is on edge because of ICE raids. // You Pick the Topic: Americans are working second jobs at a surprising rate and putting in more hours at work.  

On this day 31 years ago, the 1994 FIFA World Cup kicked off on U.S. soil—and with just under a year to go until the next one at home, Alexi Lalas reflects on that historic moment.In today's Gold Cup action, Curaçao and El Salvador battled to a scoreless draw, while Canada sent a clear message with a dominant 6-0 win over Honduras. Canada's depth shined tonight, as the young star Promise David netted his first CONCACAF Gold Cup goal. Is Canada the favorite to win it all? And whose opening win was more impressive: Canada or the United States?Plus, good news for the USMNT—Tyler Adams, Johnny Cardoso, and Damion Downs are back in training ahead of Thursday's match against Saudi Arabia. With key players returning, Mauricio Pochettino has some big decisions to make when setting his Starting XI. Intro (0:00)Gold Cup: Day 4 Recap (5:51)Boost of the Game: Promise David Shows Canadian Depth (15:16)Adams & Cardoso Back for USMNT (19:52)Club World Cup Update (22:45)Group A Rolls On (24:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA World Cup, and Canadian national team chat and interviews. Vancouver Whitecaps' 11-match unbeaten run in MLS came to end in Columbus on Saturday after the Crew dispatched them 2-1. We look back at the main talking points coming out of the match, including the continued absences of key players and the blooding of a couple of homegrowns. The match marked the midway point of the 'Caps' MLS regular season and we delve into the fantastic first half of what is shaping up to be a momentous year for the table toppers. It's an exciting time for football in Vancouver and the one year countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has now begun. We look at how prepared Vancouver is to host an event of this magnitude and hear from the legendary Christine Sinclair, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, and BC's Minister for Sport Spencer Chandra Herbert. Canada are preparing for next year's World Cup at this year's Gold Cup, which got underway this past weekend. We chat about Canada's chances, and hear from head coach Jesse Marsch, Whitecaps winger Ali Ahmed, and Sporting KC defender Zorhan Bassong. All of this plus we talk FIFA Club World Cup, World Cup 2026 qualification, and music-wise, a solo Pete Shelley continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've two Britpop songs from Menswear and Powder, and a Columbus Crew classic features in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 00.00: Intro 02.50: The FIFA Club World Cup kicks off 19.55: Whitecaps lose in Columbus but stay top 46.08: Whitecaps Half Year in Review 72.43: Canada start Gold Cup campaign as favourites 85.28: Jesse Marsch talks Gold Cup preparations and expectations 95.56: Ali Ahmed on Gold Cup in Vancouver and tournament hopes 104.15: Zorhan Bassong talks Gold Cup opportunity 113.10: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying reaches final round 120.30: 2026 World Cup one year countdown underway 124.25: Christine Sinclair talks World Cup 2026 and memories 130.25: Is Vancouver ready for next year's World Cup 151.50: Wavelength - Shawn Bandz - Columbus Crew (Yellow Swag)

Kansas City is exactly one year away from the first FIFA World Cup match at Arrowhead Stadium. KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer joined KCUR's Up To Date for an update on how the nonprofit is working through security and helping businesses prepare.

Ep 371: Better late than never, a look back on our win over Andorra in Barcelona and the defeat to Senegal in Nottingham, I also cast my eye over how the qualifying for World Cup 2026 is going across the confederations. Running time 51:54 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Auckland City have been beaten 10-0 by Bayern Munich in their opening group game at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Coen Lammers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

After 217 matches and 613 goals, we've almost reached the conclusion of FIFA World Cup qualifying for 2026, with just the small matter of the Fourth and the Fifth Rounds to come. We are joined by the founder of Futbol Palestine, Bassil Mikdadi, to dissect the wild and controversial final finish to the Third Round of Asian Qualifiers. Was Palestine robbed? Uzbekistan banish past demons Jordan set for the world stage Has Indonesia lost their identity? The Gulf of Disappointment Plus, we discuss AFC Asian Cup qualification and Malaysia's statement win over Vietnam, as well as look ahead to the start of the FIFA Club World Cup and what to expect from Asia's quartet - Al Hilal, Al Ain, Ulsan HD and Urawa Reds.

Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the current struggles of the U.S. Men's National Team as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He reflects on the questionable hiring of Mauricio Pochettino and the team's recent performance, including a four-game losing streak. Also, Alex covers several recent player signings, including Kevin De Bruyne's move to Napoli and the implications for Manchester City surrounding Jack Grealish.Find Into The Net F.C. on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Hit that subscribe/follow button, and don't forget to hit that notification bell!Follow me on X (Twitter)@BearManofTX and @BearTX_podcastWant to donate to the podcast? THANK YOU!Venmo: @BearSportsWriterCashApp: $AlexAlKazzazAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ep 370: The 2026 World Cup is a year away, this is part 3 in a 3-part mini-series, taking a look at and speaking with someone from each host country about what the feeling is like there and giving some handy tips. This is USA with Gurav Singhvi. Running time 41:15 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the USMNT's current issues as the World Cup is now only one year away. Is the panic meter rising on this team? What do the USMNT need to fix before next summer?Christian and Alexis then react to Christian Pulisic breaking his silence on why he's missing from the USMNT roster this summer. Did his comments hurt or help his cause? The boys also preview the Gold Cup and give us their predictions on who will win the competition.Later, Christian and Alexis break down a fun and jam packed Club World Cup in the USA starting on June 14th. Who will be the surprise team of the tournament? Who will win it all? (7:30) - USMNT one year World Cup check-in(18:00) - Projecting USMNT World Cup roster(27:00) - Projecting USMNT World Cup lineup(36:00) - What positions are still up for grabs heading to the World Cup?(49:00) - Did Christian Pulisic's comments hurt or help him?(56:30) - Gold Cup preview: who will win the tournament?(1:02:30) - Club World Cup preview: predicting favorites, surprises and winners Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

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Ep 369: The 2026 World Cup is a year away, this is part 2 in a 3-part mini-series, taking a look at and speaking with someone from each host country about what the feeling is like there and giving some handy tips. This is Canada with Paul and Josh. Running time 45:16 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

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With just one year until the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup kicks off on home soil, Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Rob Stone reunite to break down what success actually means for the USMNT next summer. From past performance stats and future expectations, the crew evaluates how far this team has come since 1994, 2002, and 2014—and how far they still need to go.Alexi opens the show with a look at what's ahead for the team, including a pivotal Gold Cup.A listener chimes in for #AskAlexi, including a classic debate: 1994 vs. 2026? Then, it's a global check-in with Alexi's World Cup Power Rankings. Spain tops the list, but who joins them in the top ten? And who are the five players that could define the 2026 tournament?All that, plus a USMNT style-of-play debate and historical FIFA rankings comparisons. Don't miss this milestone episode. Intro(0:00) What Does Success Look for the USMNT? (3:42)USMNT Style of Play Debate (18:11)USMNT Historical Comparison (25:09)1994 vs Today (30:39)Alexi's Top 10 World Cup Power Rankings (43:13)Players That Will Decide the 2026 FIFA World Cup (51:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a message!When media veteran James Varley stepped away from a decade-long career working on the FIFA World Cup, he had no idea that a single Airbnb stay would spark his next chapter: empowering short-term rental hosts through education.In this episode, James joins us to share how that experience and the glaring lack of accessible resources for new hosts led to the creation of Host Planet, one of the UK's fastest-growing media platforms for STR professionals.This conversation hits close to home for Alex & Annie, who started their podcast with the same mission: to bridge the information gap in the vacation rental industry. Together, they dive into why so many hosts still struggle to find trusted guidance and how platforms like Host Planet and the Alex & Annie Podcast, among others, are helping change that by delivering clear, practical content that hosts can truly put to use.Key Topics Discussed:00:00:00 Intro00:04:04 From global media to local hosting: James' unexpected pivot  00:09:46 Podcasting as a tool for connection and collaboration  00:14:31 The blind spots new hosts face and why dynamic pricing was his wake-up call  00:18:43 Shared values with Alex & Annie: education, accessibility, and transparency  00:20:40 The rise of Host Planet and its mission to offer free, valuable content  00:26:27 Behind the scenes of UK-based STR events and future expansion  00:36:16 The challenges and opportunities of growing media platforms in STRConnect with James:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Website: https://www.hostplanet.club/ Go live with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy by August 4, 2025, and receive Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Status for one year, 36000 bonus points, and a marketing feature on a Homes & Villas marketing channel after you launch:https://partners.homes-and-villas.marriott.com/s/event-property-managers-contact-us?ev=AApod25 Get a free Growth Hack Review and P&L Evaluation when you mention “Alex & Annie” during your discovery call with the Grand Welcome team:https://calendly.com/jessica-singer-grandwelcome/intro #vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement

Ep 368: The 2026 World Cup is a year away, this is the first in a 3-part mini-series, taking a look at and speaking with someone from each host country about what the feeling is like there and giving some handy tips. First up is Mexico with Alberto. Running Time: 37:58 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Two-time World Cup-winning coach, Jill Ellis, joins us to talk all things FIFA Club World Cup—what makes it unique, teams and players to watch and the growing impact on U.S. soccer. She also shares her thoughts on FC Cincinnati, the fan culture, what fans can expect at TQL Stadium and beyond. Plus, how to get tickets and be part of the global experience!On the Sidelines is presented by OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We speak with FIFA World Cup champ Sam Mewis as she prepares to coach two women's exhibition games for the Burlington-based Vermont Green FC soccer club. Plus, cuts to federal food benefits could affect thousands of low-income Vermonters, computer chip manufacturer Global Foundries announces a 16 billion dollar investment in its New York and Vermont plants, a federal pause on the nationwide Job Corps program leads to the expected closure next month of a workforce development center in Addison County, and the search is on in New Hampshire for a missing three foot long fiberglass banana. 

On this episode of Her Playbook, Madelyn Burke sits down with the Chief of Staff of FIFA World Cup 26 New York New Jersey, Carly Gruenberg. As the start of FIFA Club approaches and we are a year away from the start of the World Cup, Carly discusses how she got into sports business, everything that goes into planning the World Cup, and how the committee is bringing he World Cup experience outside of the stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.