Podcast appearances and mentions of Harry Kane

Trevor and Joe can't agree on English striker Harry Kane, the GOAT debate, or how the offside rule is ruining football. In this week's World Cup bonus episode, the football frenemies clash over Kane's place among the game's greats, debate whether FIFA favors Ronaldo or Messi, and who truly deserves football's GOAT crown, and unpack the dramatic aftermath of South Africa's elimination. They also dive into the struggles of midfield stars like Vitinha and Pedri before giving us  their complete Round of 32 predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oh, Scotland… Steve Clarke and his men have been doomed to a painful wait in third-place purgatory. Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim review where it all went wrong for Scotland against Brazil.Elsewhere, we share our thanks to the Ghanaian witch doctor, aka Nick Hewer, for lifting the curse he placed on Harry Kane. Plus, Mexico beat Czech Republic and Switzerland beat Canada. However, the lads explain why it isn't all bad for Jesse Marsch and America's hat.Get your Ramble World Cup Watch Party tickets HERE!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.

Nick Wilson and Chris Fedor discuss the World Cup madness, including a hex allegedly placed on England's Harry Kane. They revisit the John Beilein era with the Cleveland Cavaliers and debate the spooky nature of New Orleans voodoo and palm readings. 01:00 - World Cup Global Update 04:04 - John Beilein Era Memories 08:17 - Soccer Hexes & Voodoo

"Cause that would mean you're not wearing your glove. You gotta have a glove on." Jazz Chisholm was caught sucking on a Blow Pop at 2nd base during a Yankees game, but what if he were freebasing? JuJu stops by to discuss the NBA Draft, his Joker of the Day, and the Ghanian witch doctor that cursed Harry Kane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog and Rory Smith are back to break down all of the day's tournament action, including England's 0-0 draw with Ghana...what caused Harry Kane to lose his magic against the Black Stars? And will Thomas Tuchel suddenly face mounting media scrutiny? Then, Ronaldo finally breaks through with two goals against Uzbekistan. But will his positive performance ultimately hurt Portugal in the long run? Plus, Croatia take down Panama, and a look ahead to tomorrow's games. Check out the VAMOS YouTube with Duel Nats and The Give N Go: https://mibcourage.co/3QITAZoJoin us for our third Match Day Live stop in LA at Union Station on June 25: https://mibcourage.co/4uNY6E1The Match Day Live! Tour continues with our fourth stop in Philly on June 27: https://mibcourage.co/44nhX26See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the final round of the group stage - and it's an all-out battle to qualify for the knockouts. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we look back on Tuesday's fixtures - Cristiano Ronaldo made history in Portugal's 5-0 drubbing of Uzbekistan, Ghana held England to a 0-0 draw, Croatia beat Panama, and Colombia won against DR Congo. Then we look forward to Wednesday's games, as the last round of the group stage kicks off. In Group B, Canada look to qualify for the knockouts for the first time. In Group C, can Scotland make it past Brazil? And in Group A, Mexico aim for the perfect group stage. Betty takes on Rory in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup, and why exactly did Harry Kane miss that chance earlier?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as England are held to a goalless draw with Ghana in their second Group L match at the World Cup in Boston.Mark Chapman is joined by former England internationals Paul Robinson, Steph Houghton and Phil Jagielka, as well as correspondent John Murray to break down England's failure to break Ghana down.Hear from England's Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Marc Guehi, Jordan Pickford and manager Thomas Tuchel - and we also hear from Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.Commentary of England's final group game against Panama is live on 5 Live and BBC Sounds on Saturday 27th June from 10pm.TIMECODES:00:08 - Full-time whistle and analysis 12:20 - Declan Rice with Kelly Somers 20:28 - England captain Harry Kane with John Murray 23:04 - Marc Guehi with John 31:12 - Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz 37:00 - Jordan Pickford with Kelly 40:48 - England manager Thomas Tuchel with John

England were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Ghana, but is there any reason to panic?Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Stephen Warnock to react to England's latest World Cup outing. Why did Thomas Tuchel's side struggle to break Ghana down, and what can they learn from facing a stubborn low block? The team also discuss a difficult night for Harry Kane and what the result means for England's hopes of topping the group.Scotland have a huge clash coming up with Brazil and Eilidh Barbour joined to give the latest from Scotland camp and asks... can Scotland make history?Plus, Rick and Lloyd are forced to eat their humble pie after Cristiano Ronaldo finally found his World Cup scoring touch with two goals for Portugal. And an innocent trip to the toilets takes an awkward turn when Lloyd's attempt at a prank goes badly wrong.

Big Walt coming up at 7:30, JR in studio at 8:40. Blues trade Kyrou so who are the Blusiers gonna hate on now? Good return from Washington. Blues now have four first round picks. Walk & Talks. Gotta question Doug's effort today. The windshield is bigger than the rear view, Chief.Cards announced a presser today. Expectations are a transfer of power in the ownership structure. Is this the end of the Navy Caps On The Road movement? Need to ask at the presser. Maybe we'll send Cal May as a plant. Hockey Hall of Famer and friend of the show, Keith Tkachuk joins the show. Finding out he had made the Hockey Hall of Fame. Incredible run for the Tkachuk family. Matthew and Brady getting to play together in Florida. His role with the Blues and prepping for the draft.Trouble with the phone lines yesterday on ATMA. Talking to the Plowhawk yesterday. Audio of Brady Tkachuk talking about his move from Ottawa to Florida. Mark of Mark's Bra & Mulch is really shining. We may have lost Doug. Blues whipping boys over the years. Shrewsbury Seminary Student on hold. Less sports than this show? Wait, Martin's a GILF?!?! A Ghanian witch doctor cursing Harry Kane. It's only weird if it doesn't work.Chairman Kurt is now on the floor because JR is with us in studio. Doug made JR pee a little bit. JR was thinking about Harrison's Brother Master as the Kyrou news broke. No reaction from Jordan Kyrou yet. The way Kyrou handled the Berube situation.JR hanging out for another segment. What do the Blues do with these four first-round picks? Taking two-part questions from the audience. Does he see the Blues going big game hunting? The Steen/Armstrong situation. Any news on Binnington? Minor league teams in the Boston suburbs.Biz Markie. Finally getting around to last night's Cardinal loss. Another good start for Kyle Leahy. Things went sideways for Svanson. Audio from MLB Network talking about what direction the Cardinals and Chaim Bloom might go at the deadline and the need for swing and miss stuff on the pitching staff. Aroldis Chapman. Brewers just keep on winning. White Sox in first in the AL Central.Doug is this Vapors? Audio of a Miami reporter interviewing some fans from Scotland and maybe she wishes she wouldn't have. Wyndham Clark on Pardon My Take talking about an old tweet about Baker Mayfield and an ex-girlfriend. The hatred for Wyndham Clark. Gallon of Tim's love.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDStifel Market Moves. The Athletic's Player Poll with MLB players shows that 80% of players believe there will be a work stoppage. Cafe Americano. Matcha tastes like potting soil.People are making topic requests. Johnny Layup wants thoughts on the Kyrou move. Favorite trades in STL history. McGwire, Holliday, Edmonds. Mental and testicular fortitude.Doug Armstrong press conference coming up at the top of the hour. 1 PM press conference for the Redbirds. Mt. Rushmore of St. Louis pro sports owners.And the winner 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.

(00:00-20:01) Big Walt coming up at 7:30, JR in studio at 8:40. Blues trade Kyrou so who are the Blusiers gonna hate on now? Good return from Washington. Blues now have four first round picks. Walk & Talks. Gotta question Doug's effort today. The windshield is bigger than the rear view, Chief.(20:09-56:05) Cards announced a presser today. Expectations are a transfer of power in the ownership structure. Is this the end of the Navy Caps On The Road movement? Need to ask at the presser. Maybe we'll send Cal May as a plant. Hockey Hall of Famer and friend of the show, Keith Tkachuk joins the show. Finding out he had made the Hockey Hall of Fame. Incredible run for the Tkachuk family. Matthew and Brady getting to play together in Florida. His role with the Blues and prepping for the draft.(56:15-1:24:13) Trouble with the phone lines yesterday on ATMA. Talking to the Plowhawk yesterday. Audio of Brady Tkachuk talking about his move from Ottawa to Florida. Mark of Mark's Bra & Mulch is really shining. We may have lost Doug. Blues whipping boys over the years. Shrewsbury Seminary Student on hold. Less sports than this show? Wait, Martin's a GILF?!?! A Ghanian witch doctor cursing Harry Kane. It's only weird if it doesn't work.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show with six spicy World Cup predictions that could either make them look like geniuses or get them roasted by fans. Alexis predicts that Canada will fail to beat Switzerland, Kylian Mbappé will break the World Cup scoring record and England will advance despite failing to hit top gear. Christian counters with bold calls of his own, including Cape Verde reaching the knockout rounds, Uruguay crashing out of the tournament and Lionel Messi starring in Argentina's final group-stage match. Next, The Cooligans preview the USMNT's final group-stage game against Türkiye and debate how Mauricio Pochettino should approach what feels like a glorified friendly. Should Matt Freese keep his place? Does Christian Pulisic need minutes to stay sharp? And can Gio Reyna play his way into the starting lineup for the knockout rounds? The guys also discuss Folarin Balogun's likely summer transfer and make their cases for AC Milan and Barcelona as potential destinations. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis react to Cristiano Ronaldo's historic two-goal performance that made him the oldest player ever to score a World Cup brace and the first player to score in six different World Cups. They also break down England's frustrating draw against Ghana and explain what changes the Three Lions need to make moving forward, before previewing the latest action in Group C as the tournament heads toward the knockout stages. Timestamps: (2:00) — 6 Matchday 3 predictions ahead of the Knockout Rounds (20:30) - USMNT vs Turkiye preview: who should be the starting XI? (33:30) - Folarin Balogun on the move: what club should he go to? (42:00) - Ronaldo breaks his duck: can he kick on from here? (47:00) - England's shock draw vs. Ghana: what has to change? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

June 24, 2026 Hour 2 Mike Luchene. Harry Kane getting grief, maybe David will quit yelling his name. NFL not interested in Branden Sorsby. Mike Luchene on Sorsby and the NFL.

The guys start the show with a deep dive into England's 0-0 draw with Ghana before tackling aging Croatia pulling out a 1-0 win over Panama. Then, it's time to give Cristiano Ronaldo his due as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0 before closing with a look at Colombia's frenetic 1-0 win over DR Congo. Plus, a Ghanaian witch doctor cursed Harry Kane, and it worked!

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Where else to begin today other than with Lionel Messi surpassing Miroslav Klose and becoming the all-time leading scorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup™. He scored twice vs Austria to bring his all-time total to 18 in the World Cup and 5 in this tournament alone. Hot on his heels in the all-time chase is Kylian Mbappé who scored two himself against Iraq to put his all-time total at 16, just two behind the Argentine. And not to be outdone, Erling Haaland added a brace of his own vs Senegal to make this Megastar Monday truly live up to its name. After giving all the stars their flowers Alexi and Mosse previewed the next slate of matches that will see Harry Kane and England and Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal back in action and then took a trip down memory lane for Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:58: Messi becomes FIFA World Cup™ all-time leading scorer10:37: Kylian Mbappé scores two against Iraq13:12: Erling Haaland bags a brace vs Senegal17:55: Previewing the next slate of matches21:25: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to another historic milestone for Lionel Messi as he becomes the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. The guys debate whether Messi still needs another World Cup title to put the GOAT debate to bed once and for all, and whether Kylian Mbappé—already with 16 World Cup goals at age 27—has a realistic chance of chasing down Messi's record before this tournament is over. Next, The Cooligans are joined by legendary former USMNT head coach Bruce Arena. Bruce discusses whether this current American side is the strongest in program history, explains how Mauricio Pochettino has changed the culture around soccer in the United States, and answers the biggest question facing the country right now: can the USMNT actually win the World Cup? One of the most successful coaches in American soccer history shares his perspective on the team's evolution and the expectations surrounding this generation. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis celebrate Erling Haaland's arrival on the World Cup stage and discuss whether the Norwegian superstar can carry his country on a deep run while challenging for the Golden Boot. The guys also preview another exciting slate of matches, including Colombia vs. Congo, England vs. Ghana, Panama vs. Croatia and Canada vs. Switzerland, as the drama of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to build. Timestamps: (2:00) — Messi stands alone as World Cup top goalscorer (10:00) - Can Mbappe catch him at this tournament? (20:00) - Bruce Arena talks USMNT and Coaching Career (37:00) - Haaland makes his mark: can he win Golden Boot? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Reklamer forklædt som cooling breaks, Signe sporter en nigeriansk landsholdstrøje, den nigerianske målmand er en flot herre, en vigtig kamp for drømmeholdet mellem England og Ghana, Portugal er noget skidt, et skuffende tyrkisk hold og ikke meget derfra, en beklagelse af, at Ecuadors cheftræner, Sebastián Beccacece, ikke får meget opmærksomhed, en kompetitiv kamp mellem Sverige og Holland, slutrundens detalje ved VM, Irans målmand piller det hele, deep dive på Brasilien, de kigger allesammen efter Harry Kane, status på skader under VM, faderskabssager, der ruller under VM, franskmændene giver den ikke op for tidsånden på tv.Værter: Peter Falktoft og Nicklas BendtnerGæst: Signe VadgaardProduktion: PodAmokJingle: Morten Breum

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show with six spicy World Cup takes, headlined by the belief that Mauricio Pochettino has permanently changed soccer in America. The guys discuss how the USMNT's success and Pochettino's mentality have altered expectations around the national team and share several other bold predictions and overreactions from an unforgettable tournament so far. Next, The Cooligans turn their attention to Portugal, who desperately need a result against Uzbekistan to keep their World Cup dreams on track. Christian and Alexis debate which player will be most important for Roberto Martínez's side, with Alexis backing Gonçalo Ramos while Christian believes Cristiano Ronaldo remains Portugal's biggest difference-maker. The guys also examine England's attack following their victory over Croatia and ask whether the Three Lions possess the most dangerous frontline in the tournament. To wrap up the show, the guys preview another massive day of World Cup action. Can Lionel Messi and Argentina continue their march against Austria? Will France keep rolling against Iraq? And can Erling Haaland and Norway overcome AFCON champions Senegal in one of the most intriguing matchups of the tournament? Christian and Alexis break down all the biggest storylines heading into Matchday action.   Timestamps: (2:00) — 6 Spicy World Cup Takes (25:00) - Can Portugal get win against Uzbekistan (33:30) - Do England have the best attack in World Cup? (45:30) - Matchday Preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

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Jason Smith and Mike Harmon discuss team USA's DOMINANT win against Australia and Paraguay. They are joined by JP Morosi to discuss the World Cup further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis! Glenn talks about the World Cup, the big USA win, Portugal's struggles, and other stories including Harry Kane scoring twice for England with his World Cup broadcast partner Paul Walker Breaking down the business of the World Cup in Houston with Jan-Luc Blakborn

Nick Mendola joins Jeremy and Joe to analyze the United States' match against Australia and the tactical importance of winning the group. They discuss the contrasting World Cup trajectories of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as Harry Kane's unselfish play for England. Jeremy also jokes about his competitive text exchange with his Australian cousin ahead of the kickoff. 01:31 - World Cup Update 04:19 - Brazil Superstitions in Philly 07:00 - USA vs Australia Preview 15:33 - Messi vs Ronaldo Debate 17:21 - England and Harry Kane

This is Thierry Henry as you rarely hear him - brutally honest, analytical and still completely obsessed with competition, winning and perfection at the highest level of football.Henry visits Rio at his Airbnb in LA and opens up on the mentality behind his legendary career, including the coach at Clairefontaine who completely changed his understanding of how he moved on the pitch and why he genuinely preferred creating goals over scoring them himself - even if people never believe him. There's some extraordinary insight into Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with Henry explaining why Messi's work ethic is hugely underrated, how quickly he justified the total freedom given to him by manager Pep Guardiola and why football should stop trying to compare the two greatest players of their generation. He also shares brilliant stories around Messi's mentality, aura inside the dressing room and how he developed into a killer from set-pieces.The conversation dives into the modern game too, with Henry arguing football has become too robotic and explaining why players like Lamine Yamal, Michael Olise and Rayan Cherki stand out because they still take risks and play with freedom. There's also special praise for Cherki's dribbling ability whilst pointing out that if the Man City forward develops his mentality off the ball he could become unstoppable.There's huge praise too for Harry Kane, Julian Alvarez and Bruno Fernandes, with Henry defending Bruno's mentality before Henry also discusses France's World Cup chances, Ousmane Dembélé's evolution into a winning player and why England genuinely could have won the 2002 World Cup if they had beaten Brazil. Brought to you in partnership with Airbnb #ad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 421: Win your opening game, that's tournament best practice, and so we did, beating Croatia 4-2. I'm joined by Robert Taylor to take a look back on that, and also by Habib Mohammed to look ahead to Ghana in Boston in the 2026 World Cup. Running time 53:06 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

Rog and Rory Smith are joined LIVE by Betty Glover of Morning Cupdate to breakdown all of the day's action, starting with England's convincing 4-2 win over Croatia thanks to a brace from the ageless Harry Kane. Is Harry Kane the best striker in the world right now?And just how far will England go in this tournament? Plus, Rog, Rory and Betty breakdown DR Congo's shocking draw with Portugal. Do the Portuguese have a Ronaldo problem? Then, Ghana's 1-0 win over Panama, and previewing tomorrow's games. Explore our City Guides for each host city - https://mibcourage.co/4nA52mpJoin us for Match Day Live in Seattle on June 19 at 8:30am PT at Pier 58 - https://mibcourage.co/4vghhqZSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

England are up and running! And WHAT a second half against Croatia. Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim cannot get enough of it.Things we also can't get enough of: Harry Kane's big bonce, Jude Bellingham's goal, Anthony Barry's straight-talking half-time interview, and Pete trying to steal Marcus' debit card at the Ramble Watch Party.Plus, the good Doctor Congo delivers against Portugal! But what on earth was Cristiano Ronaldo doing on the pitch for all 90 minutes?GET TICKETS FOR THE NEXT RAMBLE WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY HERE!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.

Knicks fan Rich reacts to New York's victory parade in Manhattan and makes a startling revelation about team owner James Dolan. ESPN's Taylor Twellman and Rich break down the 2026 World Cup's first week including the USMNT's impressive debut and their next match vs Australia, why fans watching on TV are up in arms about hydration breaks, how for stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane can lead their nations, Cape Verde's chances to advance to the knockout round, and explains why Cristiano Ronaldo is hurting Portugal more that he's helping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start the show by recapping England's exciting 4-2 win over Croatia that saw Harry Kane bag a brace before touching on Portugal's shocking 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Alexi and Mosse discuss if Portugal have a Cristiano Ronaldo problem and how the team should handle the situation going forward. We then touch on Colombia and Ghana's wins before getting to the latest with Christian Pulisic and Alexi's power rankings! Presented by Zillow #Zillow 3:35: England cruise past Croatia7:29: Portugal draw with DR Congo11:51: Colombia take down Uzbekistan13:33: Ghana beats Panama at the death15:04: Is it time to worry about Pulisic's health?19:30: Alexi's Power Rankings22:13: Previewing the next slate of matches27:25: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England's World Cup campaign is up and running after a 4-2 victory over Croatia.Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react alongside Paul Robinson, who was at the stadium to witness England's opening win. The team discuss Jude Bellingham's standout display after admitting he had a chip on his shoulder heading into the tournament, while Harry Kane once again showed why he's England's talisman on the biggest stage.They are also joined by Royal Oak Sunday League manager Steve Bracknall, who made the trip to watch England at a World Cup for the very first time. Fresh from what he describes as the best day of his life, Steve shares his experiences of following the fans and soaking up the atmosphere around the match... from his bed.Plus, with Kane, Messi and Mbappé all on the scoresheet already, why is Cristiano Ronaldo still waiting for his first World Cup goal?

Thomas Frank joins Breakfast in America to talk World Cup egos, the joy of Lionel Messi, Harry Kane's mentality, building international squads and much more.Steve Crossman is alongside former Scotland striker Kris Boyd and The Athletic's Adam Crafton in Bubby Diner's in Manhattan. Listen to our live show in New York and Boston on BBC Sounds every weekday between 1pm and 3pm.Timecodes 00:45 Thomas Frank's other big sporting event of the summer 02:15 How do you manage megastars? 04:30 Are top players in their best shape for the World Cup? 06:00 The ‘no bad eggs' policy 10:00 What makes a good international squad and are England's players scared of Thomas Tuchel? 11:30 What do England need to improve after the opening game victory? 14:00 Does Harry Kane do too much? 16:45 How would Thomas deal with the hydration breaks? 22:00 Does Thomas want to go into international management? 24:20 Has international management got more attractive?

Ed and Wayne talk about England's win over Croatia, in which a wobbly first half was followed by a much stronger second. Tuchel's substitutions, a standout performance from Jude Bellingham, and a Marcus Rashford goal all helped England pick up three points. But is the balance in midfield right and how will heat and humidity impact the team in the coming games? Beyond England, Ed and Wayne have been enjoying the expanded tournament, the performance of smaller nations and new refereeing standards. The revived Messi vs Ronaldo debate gets short shrift though! Then a quick touch on United: players who are performing well in the World Cup, a new Amazon documentary is announced, and there's a new book and podcast series by Wayne. 00:00 England v Croatia, the opener 08:17 Rice, Bellingham and Anderson 16:14 Harry Kane and England's depth 20:19 Messi, Ronaldo and records 25:27 48-team expansion and format 27:27 Refereeing and VAR 34:57 United players at the World Cup 38:33 Transfers and the Amazon documentary 44:32 Wayne's book and podcast If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the United States' crucial World Cup showdown with Australia and reveal their ideal starting XI for Mauricio Pochettino's side. The guys discuss which USMNT players need to raise their level, highlight the Australian stars capable of causing problems, and give their predictions for one of the biggest matches of the group stage as the Americans look to continue their strong start. Then, former Wrexham goalkeeper Mark Howard joins The Cooligans to react to England's entertaining 4-2 win, the controversy surrounding Dominik Livaković's penalty save, and Vozinha's heroic performance against Spain. Mark also shares which goalkeepers have stood out to him at the World Cup and explains what separates the elite shot-stoppers from the rest during a tournament of this magnitude. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis preview Canada's must-win match against Qatar and explain why the pressure is mounting for the Canadians. They also look ahead to the rest of Group C, including a struggling Brazil side searching for answers against Haiti, and discuss whether the five-time champions are in danger of becoming the tournament's biggest disappointment. Timestamps: (0:00) — Full USMNT vs Australia preview and predictions (23:10) - Mark Howard joins the Cooligans Daily Live (36:00) - Canada vs. Qatar full preview (40:30) - Group C preview: Brazil vs. Haiti & Scotland vs. Morocco Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Harry Maguire, Joe Cole and World Cup winner Patrick Vieira reflect on a brilliant night for England as they opened their campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane were at the heart of it all but they also look at Tuchel's selection in defence, his use of the substitutes, and the stern words he had for the team as they went in level at the break. Plus we look at Cristiano Ronaldo failing to impress as Portugal limped to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Violent tornadoes ripped through central Illinois on Wednesday, leaving behind swaths of destruction. One man described how he shielded himself and his family from the storms. Rob Marciano reports.The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago strives to serve the public while honoring the legacy of America's 44th president. The center's star-studded grand opening on Juneteenth will feature musical guests such as John Legend, Bruce Springsteen and Christina Aguilera. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns takes a look inside.Working and retired Americans are much less confident in their financial ability to maintain a comfortable retirement compared to a year ago, according to a new survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more context.All 48 teams in the FIFA World Cup have played their opening matches. Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo only got a draw against Congo, who played in its first World Cup match since 1974. Meanwhile, Harry Kane led England to a win over Croatia.Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.New York City taxi driver Noureddine Bitat was violently assaulted and his yellow cab was smashed in the mayhem following the Knicks' Game 4 win. Grammy-nominated rapper French Montana shares how he joined others to help the cabbie get back on his feet.Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.

A new Planet FPL format as David and James pick apart all the detail from England's opener last night against Croatia, and it was a classic. The key moments reviewed, how first half concern turned into brilliant early second half dominance. Individual performances assessed including those of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, the impact of England's finishers, the decision not to start Marc Guehi, what was said at half time and thoughts from Ghana's victory against Panama. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Weekender ep.39 Today on Patreon: Money in Football (IT+) & The Midweek FIFA Fantasy Dilemma (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl/posts/content-schedule-161125620 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #WorldCup #ENGCRO #England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matchday 1 is complete, and Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle play a round of Buy or Sell on the biggest teams, players and storylines from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They break down England's statement win behind Harry Kane, Portugal's frustrating draw with DR Congo, Panama's disappointing start and Colombia's victory over Uzbekistan. The duo also checks in on Christian Pulisic and the latest from USMNT camp before looking ahead to pivotal second matches for Canada and Mexico, with Edson Álvarez, Gilberto Mora and El Tri aiming to take another step toward the knockout rounds.0:00 Intro + Buy or Sell: England, France & Ronaldo12:50 DR Congo Earn Historic Point, Portugal Frustrate20:14 Harry Kane Leads England's Statement Win29:23 Panama's Disappointing Start34:44 Colombia Gets the Job Done45:22 Christian Pulisic and the USMNT Update52:04 Czechia-South Africa & Switzerland-Bosnia Preview55:13 Canada Hosts Qatar at BC Place59:19 Mexico, Edson Álvarez & Gilberto Mora1:06:40 The Tournament's Biggest Tactical Trends

England finally got their World Cup underway and it was worth the wait as they beat Croatia 4-2 in an entertaining game.Two goals for captain and talisman Harry Kane, one for Bellingham and Rashford and a performance that at times resembled the high intensity Premier League type game that manager Thomas Tuchel has so often talked about. There were issues defensively and Tuchel wasn't happy at half time, but it was a win, an impressive one, and England had a cutting edge.Tom Clarke gets immediate reaction from Matt Lawton who was at the game in Dallas, and is then joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson RuddIn the second half Tom Allnutt reports from an underwhelming performance by Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England opened its World Cup campaign with an emphatic victory over Croatia in one of the tournament's most entertaining matches so far. Led by Harry Kane's brace and a dominant second-half performance, the Three Lions repeatedly found answers to Croatia's relentless fightback, delivering an early reminder of why they are considered among the favorites to lift the trophy.⚽

Austin and Amit add their opinions to the growing Cristiano Ronaldo discourse after his lackluster performance in Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Then, the guys look at an impressive England win over Croatia, plus a good showing from Colombia against Uzbekistan, and a Carlos Queiroz performance for the ages from Ghana. Plus, could Queiroz and Gustavo Alfaro star in a Prestige re-make?

Le squadre africane continuano a brillare nella settima giornata dei Mondiali FIFA 2026, dopo che la Repubblica Democratica del Congo e il Ghana hanno ottenuto risultati positivi contro Portogallo e Panama. Harry Kane invece è il protagonista della convincente vittoria dell'Inghilterra sulla Croazia.Seguici su Facebook e Instagram o abbonati ai nostri podcast cliccando qui. 

Les équipes africaines continuent de briller lors de la 7e journée de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026, après les bons résultats de la RD Congo et du Ghana face au Portugal et au Panama. Harry Kane a été l'artisan de la victoire décisive de l'Angleterre contre la Croatie.

On Thursday's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup and beyond.Ireland discover their playoff opponents as Carla Ward's side continue their bid to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.England kick off their World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas.Harry Kane scores twice as Thomas Tuchel's England make a winning start.Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also find the net in a thrilling Group L encounter.Tuchel reflects on England's attacking display and the areas he still wants to improve.Kane reveals how Tuchel's half-time team talk inspired England's strong second-half performance.Ghana leave it late to beat Panama thanks to Caleb Yirinkyi's dramatic 95th-minute winner.Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup goal drought continues as Portugal are held by DR Congo.Colombia secure victory over World Cup debutants Uzbekistan with goals from Daniel Muñoz and Luis Díaz.A look ahead to Thursday's fixtures, including Czechia v South Africa, Mexico v South Korea, Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Canada v Qatar.Lionel Messi steals the headlines with a sensational hat-trick for Argentina at the age of 38.Dion Fanning, Michael McCarthy and John Brewin discuss Messi's enduring brilliance and the atmosphere surrounding the tournament in the United States.The Football Show revisits one of Irish football's most memorable moments from Italia '90.Liverpool close in on Spanish winger Victor Muñoz as Andoni Iraola prepares for his first signing at Anfield.Rangers appoint Derek McInnes as manager, while Real Madrid confirm the signing of former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Las selecciones africanas siguen brillando en la séptima jornada de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, tras los positivos resultados de la República Democrática del Congo y Ghana ante Portugal y Panamá. Harry Kane fue la figura clave en la decisiva victoria de Inglaterra sobre Croacia.Escucha SBS Spanish / Australia en español:Por radio o Internet 7 días a la semana de 1:00 a 2:pm (AEST)Escucha también por Apple Podcasts, Spotify y YoutubeExplora nuestra extensa colección de podcasts haciendo clic aquíEn redes: síguenos en Facebook e Instagram.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start where else but with Lionel Messi's first ever World Cup hat trick in Argentina's win over Algeria. With his three goals he moved into a tie with Miroslav Klose for the most goals in men's FIFA world cup history. He was far from the only superstar to shine today though, as Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland scored two goals apiece in wins for France and Norway. After, Alexi and Mosse react to comments from USA manager Mauricio Pochettino about the state of American soccer before previewing the next slate of matches that will see Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal make their tournament debut alongside Harry Kane and England. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1;10: Lionel Messi's historic hat trick4:13: Kylian Mbappé scores a brace in France win7:31: Erling Haaland's FIFA World Cup™ debut10:12: Reacting to Mauricio Pochettino's recent comments14:04: Previewing the next slate of games16:30: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England's World Cup campaign is about to begin.Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by John Murray and Paul Robinson from Dallas, where Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane have been speaking to the media ahead of England's opening match against Croatia. We hear from both of them and assess England's chances before they get their tournament under way.Before that, the team react to another historic night for Lionel Messi. He became the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick as he continues to rewrite the record books.Julien Laurens also joins the pod to look react to France's 3-1 win over Senegal and discuss whether the French have what it takes to challenge for the trophy once again.Plus, Rick and Lloyd head out for lunch in LA, where Lloyd's promise to share his nachos doesn't quite go to plan.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Lionel Messi's historic hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory and discuss what it means for his final World Cup. With Messi now tied for the most World Cup goals ever, the guys debate who had the best opening performance of the tournament: Messi, Kylian Mbappé or Erling Haaland. They also discuss Christian Pulisic's calf injury and whether Mauricio Pochettino should protect his captain against Australia or trust him to lead the United States once again. Next, The Cooligans welcome Ben Fawkes for another World Cup betting segment. The crew breaks down the over/under for USA-Australia, debates whether Folarin Balogun is the safest goal scorer bet, and examines England's attacking options against Croatia. They also look at Mexico vs South Korea and ask whether tempers could boil over after the chaos of Mexico's opening match, while discussing Ismail Saibari's chances of scoring again for Morocco against Scotland. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis preview another packed day at the World Cup. Can Mexico take control of Group A against South Korea? Will Colombia avoid an upset against Uzbekistan? Can Ghana get a result against Panama? And with England set to face Croatia in one of the marquee games of the group stage, the guys discuss what the Three Lions need to do to prove that football really might be coming home. Timestamps: (0:00) — Messi makes history with World Cup hat trick (9:00) - Who had the best night: Mbappe, Haaland or Messi? (11:30) - Should Pochettino start or rest Pulisic against Australia? (24:30) - World Cup betting preview with Ben Fawkes (39:45) - Mexico vs South Korea preview (45:45) - Matchday preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Wall Pass Wednesday has all your World Cupdates from Tuesday leaning you into the midweekThe big guns were front and center- we look at the day for Mbappe, Haaland, and MessiWe prep your day listening in on England HC Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane, Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez, USMNT's Max Arfsten, Sebastian Berhalter, and Timothy Weah, and Canada captain Steven EustaquioPlus, there's news in MLS with MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler, stories around the world to set your day, and your AST Rewind with Maddie and Jason...

Day 6 dazzled at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the stars took center stage. Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down Kylian Mbappé's record-breaking performance for France, Erling Haaland's standout World Cup debut for Norway and another milestone moment from Lionel Messi as Argentina opened its campaign. Then the crew looks ahead to another huge day of action, including England and Harry Kane's showdown with Croatia, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's tournament debut, Colombia's clash with Uzbekistan and what Cyle Larin's role could mean for Canada moving forward.0:00 Three Big Things8:47 Mbappé Breaks Another Record19:01 Haaland's World Cup Arrival27:24 Messi Hits Another Milestone37:00 Jordan Pushes Austria to the Limit43:05 Golden Boot Race Update46:33 What Is Cyle Larin's Role for Canada?50:14 Portugal and Ronaldo Against DR Congo56:54 England vs. Croatia Preview1:05:07 Ghana and Panama Meet in Toronto1:07:56 Colombia Faces Uzbekistan1:13:25 Closing Thoughts

What. A. Night.Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland showed their star quality with two goals each as France and Norway impressed but then along came Lionel Messi. A hat-trick for Argentina's captain as he kicked off his sixth World Cup in style - Tom Clarke spoke to Paul Hirst, James Gheerbrant and Martin Samuel who were at the grounds to witness some big performances from three of the games biggest stars. And now, it's England's turn. They kick off their tournament against Croatia, Jonathan Northcroft joined Tom to preview that match and wondered if Harry Kane is ready to show he deserves to be regarded in the same group as those modern greats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to one of the biggest shocks of the World Cup so far as Cape Verde earn a stunning draw against Spain. Are Spain already in trouble, or is this just an early bump in the road? The guys also discuss whether Cape Verde can ride the momentum all the way to the knockout rounds before turning their attention to Lionel Messi. With what is likely his final World Cup underway, can Messi put the GOAT debate to rest forever by winning a second World Cup, or do Pelé and Maradona still have a claim to soccer immortality? Next, The Cooligans break down Tunisia's decision to appoint World Cup specialist Hervé Renard as head coach for the remainder of the tournament. Can Renard work his magic once again and guide Tunisia to an unlikely place in the knockout stages? Christian and Alexis also debate Cristiano Ronaldo's role with Portugal and ask whether the legendary forward is still one of the team's biggest weapons—or whether his presence has become more of a problem than a solution. To wrap up the show, the guys are joined by England presenter Michael Timbs to preview the Three Lions' World Cup campaign. Which players will be key to England's success? Can this generation finally deliver on decades of expectation? And after all these years, is football finally coming home? Timestamps: (1:00) — Cape Verde shock Spain (7:45) - Can Messi cement GOAT status with 2nd World Cup win? (18:15) - Tunisia hire Herve Renard for rest of World Cup run (22:00) - Cristiano Ronaldo: Attacking weapon or roster headache? (32:30) - England World Cup preview with Michael Timbs Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app: