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This past weekend, Argentina, led by Messi, in what could have been his final World Cup appearance, lost to Spain 1-0. It was a crushing loss, one that, understandably, left Messi looking more reflective and appreciative than full of joy. Ok, now let’s rewind to 2022. Messi won the World Cup and, in the midst of his elation, the look on his face shifted from unbridled happiness to perplexed discomfort. The kind of face Curb Your Enthusiasm has made famous over the years. That’s because, in Messi’s biggest moment, surrounded by teammates and being watched by millions around the world, he had his moment stolen by an internet celebrity. Salt Bae, the internet’s most infamous social media chef, grabbed the trophy and somehow made Argentina’s, and Messi’s, World Cup win about himself. Welcome to REAL DEAL! I’m Tony Reali, and I’m so happy you’re here. Today we’re diving into a moment that felt like a cross between a Mad Lib and a fever dream. Helping us make sense of it all is The Athletic’s Nick Miller, who has covered Messi and his dealings with Salt Bae extensively. It all boils down to one question: Was Salt Bae inserting himself into Messi’s celebration the most hijacked moment in sports history? Let me know what you think in the comments. Subscribe for new episodes of REAL DEAL every Tuesday. Watch on YouTube or listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Boyle and Kate Constable discuss France's Kylian Mbappe taking home the Golden Bot after scoring twice in Saturday's third place match against England, and debate if those stats should actually count. Plus,can Kylian Mbappe actually pass Lionel Messi when it comes to the GOAT of Soccer?
Rich and the guys react to Spain's defensive dominance to capture its second World Cup, and weigh in on Argentina's ignominious defeat and post-match behavior in what could be Lionel Messi's final game on soccer's biggest stage. (3:53) ESPN's Taylor Twellman and Rich break down the World Cup finale including Rodri and Spain's boring but highly effective defense that allowed only one goal then entire tournament, Argentina's disgraceful“sore loser” mentality after their finale loss, if Kylian Mbappe's 3rd-place game goals should count toward the Golden Boot award, and what the next four years hold for soccer's rising young stars like Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland, and offers up his advice for the USMNT between now and the next World Cup. (18:51) Brockman and Rich discuss the latest in the LeBron James free agency intrigue. (38:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spain are world champions for the second time after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. It was a performance that defined their entire tournament: patient, disciplined and ruthless when the moment arrived. Spain dominated throughout, finishing with 20 attempts to Argentina's two, but Emiliano Martinez kept Argentina alive with a series of crucial saves, finishing with 11, the most ever recorded in a men's World Cup final. The match turned in stoppage time when Enzo Fernandez, already booked for dissent, received a second yellow card for a reckless challenge on Pau Cubarsi. With Argentina reduced to 10 men, Ferran Torres scored the winner 39 seconds into the second half of extra time, driving his finish beyond Martinez after Nico Williams kept the ball alive at the back post. A Williams goal had earlier been ruled out for a foul by Mikel Merino on Nicolas Otamendi. Leandro Paredes was sent off after the final whistle for shoving Gavi during a post-match confrontation. Lionel Messi finished without a goal or assist, having been largely denied the space to influence the match. He confirmed afterwards that this was his final World Cup. Spain, unbeaten in 38 consecutive matches, conceded only one goal in the entire tournament. At the post-match ceremony, Rodri received the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. Messi took the Silver Ball and Kylian Mbappe the Bronze Ball. Mbappe won the Golden Boot with 10 goals, Messi the Silver Boot with eight and Jude Bellingham the Bronze Boot with seven. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón won the Golden Glove after keeping seven clean sheets. Cubarsi was named the best young player. England finished third after a remarkable 6-4 win over France in Miami on Saturday. US President Donald Trump attended the final alongside Fifa president Gianni Infantino and joined him on the pitch for the trophy presentation, where he was met with loud boos from sections of the crowd. Mina Rzouki presents Trending Middle East's World Cup round-up, a daily bonus series from The National for the duration of the tournament.
La sélection de Didier Deschamps nous avait donné rendez-vous un 19 juillet, c'est finalement 24h trop tôt que la France va en terminer avec cette Coupe du Monde sur le continent américain. Opposé ce soir à 23h à l'Angleterre pour la petite finale pour la troisième place, il s'agira de terminer sur une bonne note, chasser la désillusion contre l'Espagne et renouer avec le niveau entrevu sur toute la première phase. Terminer également sur une bonne note pour la dernière de Didier Deschamps après 14 ans de règne, boucler la boucle pour certains comme Ngolo Kanté, qui vivent peut-être leur dernière cap à l'International.Mais cette "petite finale" vous passionne-t-elle vraiment ? À quel type de match faut-il s'attendre ? Vont-ils jouer le jeu ? Quel impact aurait une victoire ou une défaite côté français et anglais ? Après les déclarations de Thomas Tuchel il y a quelques jours, faut-il garder ce match pour la 3ème place en Coupe du Monde ?En même temps que l'on se plonge sur la match de ce soir, le WFC débat plus largement autour de ce concept de "petite finale"Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.
Rog and Rory Smith are joined LIVE at the Michelob Ultra Pitchside Club by New York Giants legend and co-host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan to break down anything and everything Copas das Copas, including why American athletes revere Lionel Messi so much, how he developed a blossoming friendship with Harry Kane, and his prediction for Spain vs Argentina this Sunday. Plus, Rog and Rory look ahead to England vs France in the third place game, what comes next for Thomas Tuchel, and why Kylian Mbappe should still be the favorite to win the Golden Boot.Come be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live with Vozinha, Method Man, Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber. Plus, a live watch party for the Final with Ryan Reynolds, Flo Balogun, and more. Tickets here (use code MIB20 for 20% off): https://mibcourage.co/4ffGyuJSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The build-up to Sunday's World Cup final has been overshadowed by two controversies from the semi-final between Argentina and England. Several Argentina players displayed a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", which means "the Falklands are Argentinian", after the final whistle. Fifa's stadium code prohibits political messages and the governing body's disciplinary committee is reviewing the incident. But Argentina's place in final against Spain is not at risk. England midfielder Jude Bellingham also faces possible disciplinary action after slapping Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head after the South American team's semi-final triumph. Fifa has yet to decide whether to charge Bellingham and a ban could rule him out of Saturday's third-place play-off against France. Meanwhile, Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately on Thursday as a precaution, but are both expected to be available for the final. US President Donald Trump is to attend the showpiece match at MetLife Stadium and, alongside Fifa president Gianni Infantino, will present the trophy after the final whistle. The Golden Boot race is level heading into the decisive final weekend. Argentina's Lionel Messi and France striker Kylian Mbappe are both on eight goals, with Messi ahead on assists as the tiebreaker. Mina Rzouki presents Trending Middle East's World Cup round-up, a daily bonus series from The National for the duration of the tournament.
All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright recaps the semifinals of the World Cup, starting with Lionel Messi and Argentina sending England packing in dramatic fashion. Then, Nick dives into Spain cruising to a victory over Kylian Mbappe and France. Later, Nick gives his predictions for the World Cup final and debates whether or not he should attend the game. Finally, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rich and the guys debate if LeBron James would be better off signing with the Heat, 76es, Warriors or Cavaliers. Die-hard fan TJ plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game' for his beloved Dallas Cowboys. (2:08) Former top 10 ATP tennis player Mardy Fish joins Rich in-studio to celebrate his 3rd win at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, reveals who his dream golf foursome would be and what it's like to play a round with the VERY competitive Michael Jordan, if an American will ever rise to the top of men's tennis again, and more. (19:40) The guys react to Spain stifling Kylian Mbappe and France to reach the World Cup Final. (38:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(0:00) The second hour of the show begins with caller reactions to Mazz' Tiers.(9:19) The guys react to reports of the 76ers players, including Jaylen Brown, trying to recruit Lebron James to Philadelphia.(17:59) Discussion on the Red Sox young core and how the Red Sox should handle them.(27:52) The hour closes with a reaction to Kylian Mbappe's comments after the France loss on Bastille Day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this electric live reaction episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast straight from Dallas, Texas, to break down Spain's masterclass 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinals. The guys dissect an astonishingly clinical Spanish performance that completely neutralized the French powerhouse, restricting them to zero shots on target in the first half and a measly 0.3 XG over the entire match. They evaluate the major fallout of the result, including the end of Didier Deschamps' historic cycle as France manager, a devastating non-contact back injury to William Saliba, and how Lamine Yamal's unassuming brilliance consistently unhinged France's defense. Arsenal and England legend Ian Wright joins the show to share his emotional experiences traveling across America during the tournament and running his grassroots Airbnb training experiences. Wrighty delivers pure entertainment as he recounts a hilarious story of accidentally headbutting a broadcast trailer wall while passionately watching Arsenal. Transitioning to elite tactical analysis, the legendary forward provides an invaluable striker clinic for USMNT's Folarin Balogun, laying out the exact micro-adjustments needed to take fewer touches, tighten up movement inside the box, and reach a world-class international status. He also weighs in on the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's disallowed goal for Norway and fiercely defends Jude Bellingham from out-of-context post-match media spin. Finally, the hosts pivot to the remaining blockbuster semifinal fixture: a highly anticipated, historically charged showdown between England and Argentina. Christian and Alexis debate England's heavy reliance on Bellingham and Harry Kane, look at how Tottenham's Cristian "Cuti" Romero transforms into an absolute beast when wearing his national team colors, and analyze whether Enzo Fernández can control the tempo of the midfield. The episode wraps up with official score predictions, debating whether Lionel Messi's veteran squad will succumb to exhaustion or if the Three Lions will march into the final. Timestamps: (00:00) — Spain Clamps Down France 2-0 in the Semifinals (04:00) — The Deschamps Era Ends: France's Shotless Collapse & Saliba's Back Injury (13:22) — Player of the Match & The Unassumingly Devastating Lamine Yamal (22:16) — Special Guest Ian Wright: Emotional US Fan Culture & Trailer Headbutts (31:45) — Striker Clinic: Ian Wright's Masterclass Advice for USMNT's Folarin Balogun (36:43) — The Haaland "Assault" Controversy & Protecting Jude Bellingham from Media (44:10) — Semifinal Powder Keg: England vs. Argentina Lineup Debates & Official Score Predictions Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon discusses why Spain isn't the team they wanted to see in the final, simply because they play technical defense and not high-scoring high pace football like France does. Jason notes he also wanted to see Kylian Mbappe vs. Leo Messi in the final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan recap and react to Spain advancing to its first FIFA World Cup final since winning the World Cup in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France yesterday, and talk about how Spain completely controlled and dominated the match.
In a tournament defined by stars, it was the collective excellence of Spain that sent them past France and into a World Cup final. Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps ends his epic tenure with bitter defeat, while captain and star Kylian Mbappe will rue a missed opportunity in his prime. How did Spain get it SO right? How did France get it SO wrong? We unpack it and cast ahead to the final. Featured: Niav Owens, football host, SBS Sport.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Spain are in the World Cup final after beating France 2-0 in Dallas – producing one of the most complete performances of the tournament to reach the showpiece. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 22nd minute after Lamine Yamal was fouled by Lucas Digne, before Pedro Porro added a second goal in the second half. But the wider story was how Spain neutralised France's attack. Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola managed only three shots on target between them. Spain's midfield, anchored by Rodri, was dominant throughout. France head coach Didier Deschamps faces questions about his tactical choices after starting four attackers against a Spain side built to dominate possession. Mbappe said France failed to press high as planned. Rayan Cherki was more direct, saying France were beaten technically, tactically and in the duels. Deschamps is due to step down after the tournament. Spain are to face England or Argentina in Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium. Tonight, England face Argentina at 11pm UAE time in Atlanta. The match carries the weight of history, from Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in 1986 to David Beckham's red card in 1998. Argentina's team have been filmed singing about the Malvinas and Maradona, as well as Lionel Messi, who is playing in what is expected to be his final World Cup. In other news, Fifa is expected to wait until after the tournament to decide whether to take action against coaches and players who criticised referees. England manager Thomas Tuchel, Switzerland player Manuel Akanji and Egypt coach Hossam Hassan have all made remarks about officials during the tournament. Meanwhile, the World Cup final half-time show is expected to run for 20 to 25 minutes, with Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy among the names linked to the performance. Mina Rzouki presents Trending Middle East's World Cup round-up, a daily bonus series from The National for the duration of the tournament.
France take on Spain in the tournament's first semi final. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we look forward to the first semi final: France vs Spain. We break down all the key battles, including Kylian Mbappe vs Lamine Yamal. Betty takes on James Horncastle in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup, and finally, we tell you about what makes Spain's starboy Lamine Yamal so special. Tune into Match Day Live in Dallas today at 12:45 p.m. CT with special guests Ludacris and Brendan Hunt: https://mibcourage.co/4bmksFKThe Match Day Live tour continues. We'll be back in Atlanta on July 15 with Ludacris at Founders Green in South Downtown: https://mibcourage.co/3R7vAzCTune into Night Cup tonight for the recap of the first semifinal match: https://mibcourage.co/4bmldi4 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Griffin Warner talks sports betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner delivers a leaner but sharp episode of What I Bet built around the only two events worth betting on this Tuesday, the World Cup semifinal between Spain and France at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and the Major League Baseball All Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Griffin opens at 0:32 by setting the stage for Spain and France, two nations that entered the tournament as co favorites at 5 to 1 odds as of July 3rd but have since diverged, with France now installed as the clear favorite needing a win in regulation to cover the spread. At 1:17 Griffin lays out his case for Spain, arguing that their possession based style works identically whether they are favored or underdogs, a trait he considers rare in knockout soccer, and noting the team is getting healthier at the right time. At 1:33 he acknowledges France's individual talent, led by Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, both of whom scored from outside the box in a 2 to 0 quarterfinal win over Morocco discussed at 2:03, while questioning whether longtime manager Didier Deschamps offers much beyond simply fielding the more talented roster. By 2:18 Griffin lands on his headline soccer pick, backing Spain as a quarter goal underdog and urging listeners to grab the number immediately before it shifts, explaining that the quarter goal split between a pick em portion and a plus one half portion protects bettors with a partial cash return if the match extends into extra time, which he expects given Spain's discipline defending against counterattacks. At 2:48 he shares his lean on the two and a half goal total, expecting the public to favor the over given the star power on both rosters while he sees a low scoring, controlled match shaping up instead, landing at 3:19 on a combined recommendation of Spain under the total and Spain to advance outright near plus 130 depending on the sportsbook. The show pivots to baseball at 3:49, with Griffin outlining the All Star Game lines, a National League team favored at minus 128 against the American League at plus 116, and a total of eight runs priced at minus 104 to the under and minus 116 to the over. At 4:20 he explains his general approach to exhibition baseball, trusting that the sport's best pitchers will suppress even the hottest first half hitters, despite acknowledging Philadelphia's shorter outfield dimensions raise the risk profile for an under play. At 4:50 Griffin spends real time on the Toronto Blue Jays' dominant presence in All Star voting following last season's seven game World Series run, highlighting Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s selection as the American League's starting first baseman despite a career worst first half that included stretches of just five home runs, and wondering aloud whether a taxing offseason program contributed to the decline. At 5:05 he notes Blue Jays manager John Schneider is running the American League dugout, tying the assignment to Toronto's pennant winning season, and projects a National League win that should mean fewer total at bats and a lower final score. After a quick promotional break at 5:35 pointing listeners toward pregame dot com and the CUP15 discount code for 15 dollars off any package, including Griffin's World Cup All Access pass covering the tournament's final four match days for 60 dollars instead of 75, Griffin previews an upcoming return to full scale baseball coverage once the World Cup wraps this Sunday and marks the milestone of six years and 64 episodes of Pregame Network podcasting. He closes at 6:51 with his top play of the night, the under eight runs total in the All Star Game, built on the theory that elite pitching wins out over hot hitting even in a hitter friendly ballpark, and offers the under first five innings at 7:07 as a higher variance alternative for bettors wanting extra action, reasoning that without extra innings or the Manfred Man rule extending the game the first five inning number offers a cleaner read on true scoring pace. Griffin signs off previewing Tuesday's World Cup semifinal as the centerpiece of the show's next episode and thanking listeners for their continued support of What I Bet and the wider Straight Outta Vegas AM lineup on the Pregame Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He's a World Cup star and one of the best in the world but Kylian Mbappe's leadership has shone at this World Cup, on and off the pitch. Martin Samuel joins Tom Clarke to discuss the France forward and preview their semi-final with Spain. Martin also offers his thoughts on Jude Bellingham, Thomas Tuchel and why he believes England can beat Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Phil Egan is back with Tuesday's World Cup Daily as we build up to the first semi-final: Spain v France in Dallas, with Didier Deschamps chasing a fourth World Cup final and Spain's 2010 echoes being talked up by Xabi Alonso.We also look ahead to England v Argentina in Atlanta, where security will be heightened amid the backdrop of historical tensions — plus reaction to the Tuchel/Bellingham storyline and Declan Rice's fitness boost.And there's Irish interest too: Shamrock Rovers try to overturn a 2-0 deficit in Tallaght, while John O'Shea backs Seamus Coleman to find the right next move.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 Worst.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
For the first time since Fifa introduced its world rankings, the top four teams have all reached the semi-finals. France, Argentina, Spain and England were kept apart by a new seeding system and it has delivered a semi-final line-up regarded as the strongest in World Cup history. France face Spain tonight at 11pm UAE time in Arlington, Texas. France striker Kylian Mbappe is fit and expected to start, but Spain have conceded only one goal in seven matches. The Golden Boot race adds another layer of intrigue to the match, with the two sides carrying the tournament's most dangerous attacks. England face Argentina tomorrow at 11pm in Atlanta, Georgia. Argentina will wear their navy blue away kit, a decision Argentinian media have linked to superstition after famous wins over England in 1986 and 1998. England are seeking a first World Cup title since 1966, while Argentina are chasing back-to-back titles – the last team to manage that feat were Brazil in 1958 and 1962. Mina Rzouki presents Trending Middle East's World Cup round-up, a daily bonus series from The National for the duration of the tournament.
Messi and Mbappe are globally recognisable stars, but knowing them is hard given the private nature of these identities. Thankfully, we have two authors who have literally written the book on the two champions. Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens join us to talk about how Messi and Mbappe have shone brightest in a World Cup cluttered with brilliance and peeling back the curtain to understanding these two footballing icons. Featured: Julien Laurens, football journalist, ESPN. Guillem Balague, football writer. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright previews the semifinals of the World Cup between Argentina and England, and Spain and France. Then, Nick breaks down the race for the Golden Boot between Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane. Later, Nick gives his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama leaving money on the table and the Kawhi Leonard trade being put on hold. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rich recaps Chris Brockman's Las Vegas Wedding to comedian/'Women's Sports Now' co-host Sarah Tiana. In ‘Overreaction Monday' Rich weighs in on Chargers QB Justin Herbert, the Tennessee Titans, Boston Red Sox, MLB's Home Run Derby, a possible Kylian Mbappe vs Lionel Messi France vs Argentina World Cup final, and Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon win. Actor Lou Diamond Phillips joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Gangland' film, getting his career-altering break in ‘La Bamba,' shares some great stories about making the iconic ‘Young Guns' cowboy movie with Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland and Emelio Estevez, and more. In ‘4 Downs' Rich previews the Raiders' season with the top 4 questions facing Las Vegas heading into training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TSN Soccer Analyst Julian de Guzman joined OverDrive to discuss the FIFA World Cup semifinal matches, France and Spain's showdown, England's tournament and the matchup against Argentina, Lionel Messi's spotlight, the World Cup looking to expand to 64 teams, how increasing the field is a positive, Kylian Mbappe's sweepstakes for the Golden Boot, MLS players in the World Cup and more.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning Ryan Alpert, GT AD, joins us to talk about his first year in the chair RedZone - Falcons on some lists Today In Baseball History See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nach den Viertelfinals ist vor den Halbfinals: Mario und Matthias sprechen mit ESPN-Reporter Archie Rhind-Tutt, der in Oslo den Sieg seiner Engländer über Norwegen verfolgt hat. Was genau hat es mit dem speziellen Interview von Thomas Tuchel danach auf sich? Kurz danach war Mario in Kansas City beim nächsten Drama der Argentinier gegen die Schweiz. Außerdem: Können wenig begeisternde Spanier den Vizeweltmeister Frankreich stoppen? Hört rein und diskutiert mit!
In this electric, late-night episode of The Cooligans After Dark, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros fire up the microphones live from Miami to unpack a chaotic day of World Cup quarterfinal action. The guys kick off with Argentina's high-stakes 3-1 victory over Switzerland, a match far tighter than the final scoreline suggests. They dive headfirst into the massive refereeing controversy surrounding Breel Embolo's game-altering second yellow card for simulation. Spurred by the new "mistaken identity" VAR protocol, the hosts engage in a fierce debate over whether video review belongs anywhere near yellow cards, while praising a clutch, world-class brace from Julián Álvarez that saved an exhausted, human-looking Lionel Messi against a disciplined Swiss squad anchored by a legendary Granit Xhaka. The theater only intensifies as the guys shift focus to the watch party tour's very first extra-time thriller: England's dramatic 2-1 triumph over Norway. Alexis and Christian tackle a double dose of tournament controversy, starting with Erling Haaland's disallowed go-ahead goal that was nullified by a highly questionable, soft defensive flop. They then dissect Jude Bellingham's crucial equalizer, which was clouded by allegations that a Norwegian goal kick struck an overhead skycam cable—a claim the players explicitly pointed out but FIFA's advanced ball sensors conveniently denied. To close out the night, the hosts look down the bracket to preview the titanic semifinal matchups ahead. Christian and Alexis trade tactical blueprints and drop official score predictions for the highly anticipated Spain vs. France heavyweight bout. Finally, they map out the psychological warfare and massive historical narratives set to collide when the Three Lions meet Argentina with a spot in the World Cup Final on the line. Timestamps: (00:00) — Cooligans After Dark: Live from Miami & Tense Argentina vs. Switzerland Reactions (02:53) — The Embolo Red Card Controversy: Is VAR Ruining Yellow Cards? (17:38) — Julián Álvarez Saves Argentina: Player of the Match Breakdown (31:57) — England vs. Norway: The Soft Haaland Foul That Erased Norway's Lead (35:22) — The Cable of God: Jude Bellingham's Goal & The FIFA Sensor Conspiracy (41:34) — Midfield Royalty: Bellingham's Iconic Masterclass vs. Gassed Haaland (52:53) — Semifinal Previews & Predictions: Spain vs. France & The Argentina vs. England Powder Keg Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
The FC crew continue to react to France's 2-0 win over Morocco and praise Kylian Mbappe for another superstar performance. Plus, the guys look ahead to Spain's clash with Belgium and explain why Lamine Yamal has struggled to find form this tournament. Adrian Healey also checks in from Miami ahead of Norway vs England on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this high-energy live reaction episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast live from a remarkably humid Miami to break down Spain's dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals. The guys dissect an unpredictable game of two halves that saw a cagey opening explode into a chaotic, vibe-driven second period. They analyze Belgium's impressive defensive resilience and Charles De Ketelaere's shocking header that broke Spain's clean-sheet streak, all before a devastating gluteal injury forced world-class Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois out of the match. The hosts heap praise on Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino, dubbed the squad's ultimate closer, who stepped onto the pitch and scored the game-winning goal just three minutes later. They weigh the post-match fallout of the result, reflecting on the poignant international retirement of Belgian maestro Kevin De Bruyne. The conversation highlights a fiery "Stock Up" and "Stock Down" segment, evaluating Lamine Yamal's performance under constant double-teams against an erratic outing from Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón and a disappointing shift from Jeremy Doku. Alexis also leverages Belgium's competitive display to launch a passionate critique of the structural flaws, pay-to-play dynamics, and developmental discrepancies holding back U.S. Soccer. Looking ahead to the next phase of the tournament bracket, the guys preview a monumental semifinal heavyweight clash between Spain and a relentless France team. They also cast their eyes toward the remaining high-stakes quarterfinal matchups. Christian and Alexis debate whether Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard can exploit an injury-hampered England backline, and map out tactical expectations for a highly physical battle between Switzerland—led by Granit Xhaka and Swiss-Dominican hero Ruben Vargas—and Lionel Messi's resilient Argentina squad. Timestamps: (00:00) — Live from Miami: Spain 2-1 Belgium & KDB's Final International Match (02:18) — Courtois' Butt Injury Chaos & Mikel Merino: The Ultimate Box Office Closer (05:06) — The Lamine Yamal Double-Team Tactics & De Ketelaere's Market Value Boost (16:41) — Stock Market: Ruiz & Yamal Trend Up, Unai Simón & Jeremy Doku Slide Down (22:20) — Semifinal Blockbuster Preview: Can Spain Outscore the French Freight Train? (27:11) — England's Heavy Favoritism vs. Haaland's Familiar Norway (37:01) — Argentina vs. Switzerland: Ruben Vargas' Dominican Hype, Granit Xhaka & Official Tournament Grades Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
In this energetic live reaction episode of The Cooligans broadcasting straight from a venue in Boston, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros deliver immediate analysis following France's clinical 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals. The guys break down a complete, poised, and deeply unified French squad that currently looks a notch above tournament heavyweights like England and Argentina. They marvel at the incredible maturity and selfless play of Kylian Mbappé, whose dynamic run set up Ousmane Dembélé's fifth goal of the tournament to lock down the victory. The hosts dive into the jaw-dropping stats surrounding this historic French team, noting that they are the first nation since Brazil in 2002 to feature two individual players with five or more goals in a single World Cup campaign. They contrast France's elite tactical output with a highly compact, lackluster performance from Morocco, placing a "stock down" tag on abysmal defensive outings from fullbacks Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui. The conversation then shifts to the dramatic subplot of the Golden Boot race, where Mbappé and Lionel Messi sit tied at eight goals apiece following Argentina's miraculous, highly controversial 3-2 comeback win against Egypt. Finally, the guys look ahead to the next massive quarterfinal clash on the bracket: Spain versus Belgium. Christian and Alexis dissect Luis de la Fuente's tactical setup for Spain, praising the standout tournament performances of Álex Baena and Mikel Oyarzábal, while analyzing whether Kevin De Bruyne can pull off a masterclass to keep Belgium's run alive. They close out the stream by taking fan comments from the live chat, discussing Nico González's viral post-match tattoo, and celebrating Swiss-Dominican hero Ruben Vargas. Timestamps: (00:00) — Live From Boston: Post-Match Reactions to France 2-0 Morocco (04:22) — The Complete Team: Didier Deschamps' Longevity & Mbappé's Evolution (10:18) — Historic Stats: France's Elite Attack vs. Morocco's Compact Backline (15:45) — Golden Boot: Messi & Mbappé Tied After Wild Egypt vs. Argentina Drama (21:23) — Stock Market: Dembélé and Deschamps "Up" as Hakimi and Mazraoui Trend "Down" (28:39) — Quarterfinal Preview: Spain vs. Belgium Lineups, Form, and Score Predictions (34:04) — Live Comments & Outro: Nico González Tattoos, Ruben Vargas Praise, and Boston Fan Vibes Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Joe Cole reflect on the first quarter-final as France beat Morocco 2-0 thanks to another impressive showing from Kylian Mbappe. Can any of the other contenders stop Didier Deschamps' side? There's also a look at the surprising decision by FIFA to extend the suspension of England's Jarell Quansah to two matches following his red card against Mexico Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andy and Randy talk about yesterday's impressive win for France over Morocco in the World Cup and how good Mbappe continues to be at the biggest stages.
Live at HPC, Kappy and Beto are amazed by Kylian Mbappe of France by hate how he does the "stutter kick" like every other player in the World Cup. Plus, should the Dodgers go after another All-Star Pitcher? Bergy address that in his "3 Things." Also, more LeBron talk!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Maalinkii 29aad ee koobka FIFA World Cup 2026, kooxda France ayaa u gudubtey Semi-finalka ka dib markii ay Morocco kaga badiyeen 2-0. Xiddiga France, Kylian Mbappe ayaa Lionel Messi la sinmay iyado uu midkoodba 8 gool ka dhaliyey tartankan. Goolka guushana waxaa France u dhaliyey Ousmane Dembele. Halkan ka dhegeyso warbixinta oo dhan.
In the last few months, Kylian Mbappe has been booed by his club fans, the target of racist attacks from a politician, and is the focus of global expectation, and yet he is gliding through this World Cup with a smile. He might have missed a penalty, but he also scored a screamer as he and France rolled into the semi-finals. Mark Schwarzer breaks down their campaign and then explains why he's "slightly disappointed" to see Ange Postecoglou heading to Saudi Arabia. Featured: Socceroos legend, Mark Schwarzer. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Rog and Rory Smith are LIVE to break down anything and everything following France's convincing victory over Morocco, including the majesty of Kylian Mbappe, if anyone stands a chance against France, and respect for Morocco for another fantastic tournament. Then, Pulitzer Prize winner Pablo Torre joins the show to talk through his experience of the tournament so far, his interpretation of the FreddyLA7 psyop debate, and the collective energy football is bringing to America. Plus, a look ahead to tomorrow's Spain vs Belgium matchup.Find the best soccer pubs around the country with our Bar Finder, built on recommendations from our listeners: https://mibcourage.co/4vkKwYYJoin us for our next stop on the Match Day Live tour. We'll be in Dallas on July 14 with special guest Daryl Johnston before the first semifinal match: https://mibcourage.co/3TrjtOlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Griffin Warner talks betting for July 9th. Griffin Warner opens episode 61 of What I Bet on a winning note, cashing the Marlins moneyline as Tuesday night's best bet and pushing the show's recent form to 8 and 4 in the last 12 picks, 5 and 2 in the last 7, and 3 and 1 in the last 4. The episode carries the name of Heriberto Hernandez, the Marlins outfielder who has become a frequent feature on recent Marlins broadcasts thanks to a run of highlight reel home runs. From there the show turns to the World Cup quarterfinals, where four matches are on tap for Thursday, July 9, and the biggest one by far is France against Morocco at Gillette Stadium outside Boston. Griffin calls France the most talented team in the tournament behind Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise, co favorites with Spain, but questions whether manager Didier Deschamps will let his players attack with the freedom their talent deserves given how conservative Deschamps has been all tournament. That doubt pushes Griffin toward Morocco, a one goal underdog with the total at two and a half, a price he calls expensive but still appealing given how much more pragmatic and possession oriented Morocco has become in this competition. He also floats a Morocco to advance price near plus 305, leaning on his earlier successful call backing Morocco past the Netherlands. The show then moves into a full Major League Baseball breakdown covering nine games on the July 9 card. Bryce Elder and the Atlanta Braves visit Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates in an early getaway day matchup, with Griffin leaning toward the Pirates at a plus price. Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals visit Sean Manaea and the New York Mets, with Griffin favoring Kansas City. Trevor Rogers and the Baltimore Orioles host David Peterson and the Chicago Cubs in what Griffin calls his top interest of the day. Patrick Sandoval and the Boston Red Sox visit Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox, with Griffin fading the White Sox. Jack Perkins and the Athletics visit Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers, with Griffin liking the Tigers price. Jesus Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies visit Brady Singer and the Cincinnati Reds, with Griffin leaning to the over. Logan Henderson and the Milwaukee Brewers visit Andre Pallante and the St. Louis Cardinals, with Griffin sticking to his rule against road favorites and taking the Brewers. Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels visit Nathan Eovaldi and the Texas Rangers, with Griffin leaning under while flagging the shaky Angels bullpen. Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks visit Griffin Canning and the San Diego Padres, with Griffin fading a tired San Diego bullpen after closer Mason Miller worked on Tuesday. To close the episode, Griffin delivers his single best bet of the day, the Baltimore Orioles at minus 125 behind Trevor Rogers in an early matinee against the Chicago Cubs, calling Rogers the far more trustworthy arm in a spot he believes is priced too cheap. He wraps by restating the show's hot recent stretch and encouraging listeners to keep riding the streak through both the World Cup and Major League Baseball slates, with new episodes landing daily on the Straight Outta Vegas AM podcast feed and across social media at Real Underscore G. Warner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
France is the first team to reach the World Cup semifinals. Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe were on target in the 2-0 win over Morocco. Mbappe is now the tournament's joint top scorer with eight goals.
FIFA 2026 Dünya Kupası'nda dramatik geçen son 16 maçlarının ardından sekiz takımın tur atlamasıyla Dünya Kupası çeyrek finallerinin eşleşmeleri artık belli oldu.ÖNE ÇIKANLARFransa, Fas, Norveç, İngiltere, İspanya, Belçika, Arjantin ve İsviçre, final maçlarına katılma hakkını elde etti. Çeyrek final maçlarının dördü de Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nin çeşitli yerlerinde oynanacak.Dünya Kupası tarihinde ilk kez hem Brezilya ve hem de Almanya çeyrek final aşamada yer almazken, Belçika, Norveç ve Fas ise ilk kez bu aşamaya ulaştı.Son 16'larda ev sahipleri ABD, Kanada ve Meksika elendi. Ayrıca şimdiye kadar 10 kez 90'ıncı dakikadan sonra atılan goller galibi belirledi. Savunması en güçlü takımlar turnuvada sadece iki gol yiyen İspanya ve Fransa. E n fazla gol atan takımlar ise 14 golle Arjantin ve Fransa.Çeyrek finaller öncesinde Arjantinli Lionel Messi sekiz golle lider, Norveçli Erling Haaland ve Fransız Kylian Mbappe'nin 7ser golü var.FIFA 2026'da çeyrek finaller Avustralya doğu kıyısı saatiyle 10 Temmuz sabah 06:00'daki Fransa-Fas maçıyla başlayacak. Sonra cumartesi sabah 05:00'teki Belçika-İspanya maçı varPazar günü iki çeyrek final varSabah 07:00'de başlayacak İngiltere-Norveç ve 11:00'deki Arjantin-İsviçreSBS, 1986'dan bu yana, yani kırk yıldır Avustralya'da Dünya Kupası maçlarını yayınlıyor.2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası™'nın 104 maçının tamamını SBS On Demand'de canlı ve ücretsiz olarak izleyin; turnuva boyunca maçların tam tekrarları, mini maçlar ve özetler de sunulacaktır. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2026Beautiful Game ChangersSBS Audio'nun Beautiful Game Changers video serisinde, futbol aracılığıyla sosyal uyumu teşvik eden Avustrlaya yerlisi kahramanları kutlayın. Beautiful Game Changers portalında ve On Demand'de 12 hikâyenin tamamını şimdi izleyebilirsiniz.Words We UseWords We Use platformunda yaklaşık 25 dilde iki dilli versiyonları bulunan bu altı bölümlük sesli diziyle, saha içinde ve dışında kullanılan futbol terimlerini öğrenebilirsiniz.Route 26Olağanüstü futbol severlerin kişisel yolculuklarını ve hayatlarını şekillendiren Dünya Kupası anlarını keşfeden bir podcast olan Route 26 ile 2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası™'na giden yola katılın. Şu anda SBS Audio platformunda mevcut.SBS Türkçeyi Salı hariç hafta içi her gün dinleyebilirsiniz. Bizi ayrıca Facebook'tan takip edebilirsiniz
On this episode, Chad and John analyze the USMNT's disappointing loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. What went wrong? What can we do to fix it?Also, Kylian Mbappe is subjected to a shocking racist attack, Cape Verde win the hearts of the world, and we say a not-so-tearful goodbye to Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.00:00 Introduction to the World Cup03:57 Team USA Go Out of the Tournament08:41 Grading the USMNT Players14:13 Ranking the 3 Host Nations19:41 Belgium's Extra Motivation Against the USA23:35 Florian Balogun's Red Card Controversy30:10 Donald Trump's FIFA Intervention38:13 Video Review Is Ruining the World Cup53:13 A Shocking Racist Incident57:50 Cape Verde's Remarkable Performance Against Argentina59:14 Saying Goodbye to Ronaldo and Neymar01:02:06 Players of the Tournament and Quarterfinal Preview01:08:31 What Will It Take for America to Be Great at Soccer?01:21:28 Looking Ahead to 2030 World Cup
Tertulia con Sergio Fernández, Paul Tenorio, Paco Rabadán, Dani Blanco y María Trisac.
In this emotional and packed episode of Cooligans Daily Live, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the devastating aftermath of the USMNT's early exit from the World Cup following a crushing defeat against Belgium. The guys dive deep into the mixed post-match reactions from the squad, parsing Christian Pulisic's controversial, nonchalant injury comments against Tim Ream's raw, tearful vulnerability. They debate whether Pulisic truly possesses the leadership qualities and emotional relatability required of "Captain America" after a highly disappointing tournament performance where he failed to register a single shot on target. Sparks fly as Alexis and Christian clash over whether this tournament cycle actually showed marketable progress for U.S. Soccer. While Christian finds pride in the team's tactical control against opponents like Paraguay and Australia, Alexis argues that bowing out at the Round of 16 represents a complete stagnation of the program. The hosts review the roster to highlight their tournament standouts—praising Folarin Balogun's defensive evolution and Malik Tillman's breakout performances—while heavily criticizing a shaky backline and an unsettled goalkeeping situation under Mauricio Pochettino. Beyond the national team, the guys catch up on blockbuster domestic news as Gotham FC announces their official stadium move to Queens at Etihad Park alongside NYCFC. Turning back to global tournament action, they dissect the biggest international storylines, including Germany's shocking penalty shootout exit to Paraguay, Roberto Martinez's questionable tactical reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal, and a wild geopolitical controversy surrounding a phone call between Donald Trump and FIFA's Gianni Infantino. Finally, they check in on the blistering Golden Boot race featuring Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi. Timestamps: (00:00) — Gotham FC's Move to Queens & Grieving the USMNT Exit (04:41) — Christian Pulisic Post-Match Fallout & Leadership Critique (11:22) — The Great Progress Debate: Did the USMNT Hit a New Level? (18:41) — USMNT Tournament Awards: Breakout Standouts & Biggest Flops (26:56) — Fixing U.S. Soccer: Goalkeeper Crisis & Looking Ahead to 2030 (34:51) — World Cup Coaching Blunders & International Players of the Tournament (43:01) — Shock Exits, Tournament Villains & The Golden Boot Race Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
The USMNT finds itself at the center of unprecedented World Cup drama as Folarin Balogun's red card suspension from the Bosnia and Herzegovina match is overturned, making him fully available to face Belgium. Hosts Christian and Alexis dissect the shocking reports indicating that Donald Trump personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to intervene , prompting a highly critical social media response from Sepp Blatter. The guys debate whether playing Balogun compromises the integrity of the tournament and if the right move for the spirit of football is actually to leave him on the bench. To help process a weekend of pure soccer cinema, the show welcomes Kevin Egan from MLS on Apple TV. Kevin breaks down England's remarkable defensive survival against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium despite playing down a man , questioning Mexico's total lack of tactical adaptation against England's towering backline. The crew also relishes Norway's shocking possession dominance over Brazil , reflecting on Erling Haaland's soaring global megastar status while mourning the bittersweet end of Neymar's international career after he scored his final consolation goal for the Seleção. The comprehensive recap rolls on as the team analyzes Argentina's dramatic extra-time escape against a heroic Cape Verde side , alongside a look at Canada's historic knockout-round run coming to an end against an elite Moroccan squad. They also dive into France's physical one-nil victory over Paraguay , calling out the referee's failure to issue a single yellow card to the aggressive South Americans. Finally, the guys look ahead to blockbuster previews of Portugal vs. Spain and Argentina vs. Egypt , before capping the episode off with breaking news confirming that FIFA has officially thrown out Belgium's appeal against Balogun's reinstatement. Timestamps: (0:00) - Welcome to Cooligans Daily Live and the Balogun red card reinstatement controversy. (8:33) - The moral dilemma: Should Mauricio Pochettino bench Folarin Balogun anyway to protect the spirit of the game? (17:37) - Kevin Egan joins to break down England's dramatic World Cup survival against Mexico at the Azteca. (24:33) - Norway dominates Brazil behind Erling Haaland as Neymar scores his final international goal. (31:04) - Argentina's massive extra-time scare against Cape Verde. (34:42) - Morocco knocks out Canada while France survives a dirty, physical clash with Paraguay. (38:48) - Blockbuster matchday previews: Portugal vs. Spain and Argentina vs. Egypt. (40:40) - Breaking News: Belgium's official appeal to FIFA is officially thrown out. Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Welcome back to Cooligans Daily Live! With America's 250th birthday right around the corner, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros are back in the studio to dissect the biggest storylines of the 2026 World Cup. The major talking point is the USMNT's upcoming massive Round of 16 clash against Belgium. The guys dive deep into how Mauricio Pochettino should handle the devastating absence of Folarin Balogun following his controversial red card. They debate whether Ricardo Pepi is the plug-and-play solution or if a wild false-nine experiment utilizing Christian Pulisic or Weston McKennie is the tactical key to unlocking a struggling Belgian side. Beyond the USMNT camp, breaking news hits the show as rumors swirl around Jurgen Klopp potentially taking over the German National Team. Christian and Alexis break down Klopp's immense authority and aura compared to Julian Nagelsmann, and discuss whether he can finally fix Germany's deep-rooted issues after three disappointing tournament cycles. Plus, the guys recap the latest heavyweight knockout stage action, including Spain's absolute defensive masterclass against Austria and Portugal's chaotic, VAR-heavy victory over Croatia featuring Cristiano Ronaldo's first-ever knockout stage goal and a dramatic Gonzalo Ramos winner. Finally, the show wraps up with a lightning-round prediction circuit for the next slate of high-stakes fixtures, covering Colombia vs. Ghana, Canada vs. Morocco, and France vs. Paraguay. Christian and Alexis also look ahead to the highly anticipated Brazil vs. Norway match—which they will be attending live at the New York/New Jersey Stadium—before wrapping up with a bold forecast for Mexico vs. England in the grueling heat and elevation of the Azteca. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button, smash the notification bell, and leave your wildest Balogun conspiracy theories in the comments! Timestamps: (02:30) — USMNT vs Belgium preview: Expected XI, players to watch and predictions (26:45) — Breaking News: Jurgen Klopp linked to Germany (DFB) head coaching job. (32:30) — Spain vs Austria recap: Four clean sheets and a defensive masterclass. (38:30) — Portugal vs Croatia recap: Ronaldo's historic goal and late VAR heartbreaks. (47:00) — World Cup Matchday preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Rog and Rory Smith are joined by comedian and Wrexham AFC Executive Director Humphrey Ker to breakdown the latest day of Round of 32 action, including France's impressive thrashing of Sweden behind a Kylian Mbappe brace. Plus, Erling Haaland's winner at the death against Ivory Coast sends Norway through to the Round of 16, and Mexico's win over Ecuador sparks celebrations around the country. Then, Keegan-Michael Key joins the show to talk through his love of the Belgian national team, how far he thinks the US can actually go in this tournament, and how Mr. Garvey would pronounce Folarin Balogun. Get your Go Go USA gear for the knockout stage: https://mibcourage.co/3SD87XpGrab the “We got to the semifinal in 1930” hat here: https://mibcourage.co/3QTQuC7Check out our “Why Not Us” Cup Tee here: https://mibcourage.co/4gfWejQJoin us for Match Day Live! in Atlanta tomorrow, July 1, at Founders Green: https://mibcourage.co/4v3SpSoLivestream tomorrow's show at 7:00am PT / 10:00am ET: https://mibcourage.co/4eC92QqSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ESPN FC is up to react to another exciting day in the World Cup. France took care of Sweden. Kylian Mbappe just keeps scoring, and he is one goal behind Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot of the World Cup. Erling Haaland scored late to help Norway advance. They are set up for a date with Brazil. Do they have a chance? We also recap the Mexico vs Ecuador match before closing out with some predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The USMNT's biggest match of the tournament is here. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the Round of 32 showdown against Bosnia & Herzegovina, discussing the tactical keys to victory, how Bosnia is likely to approach the match, and what Mauricio Pochettino's side must do to reach the quarterfinals. The guys also make their final predictions before saying goodbye to Washington Post soccer writer Steven Goff. Then they react to Norway's historic first-ever World Cup knockout victory and debate whether Erling Haaland's five goals in three matches make him the Golden Boot favorite. Can Norway really shock Brazil next? France continues to look unstoppable. Christian and Alexis react to Kylian Mbappé making World Cup knockout history as France cruises past Sweden and ask whether anyone in the tournament can slow down the reigning powerhouse. They also recap Mexico's victory over Ecuador and discuss just how dangerous El Tri could be as the knockout rounds continue. To close the show, betting analyst Ben Fawkes joins the podcast to break down his favorite wagers for the Round of 16, including USMNT vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina, Portugal vs. Croatia, Colombia vs. Ghana, and Spain vs. Austria. Then the boys wrap things up by previewing Belgium vs. Senegal, Spain vs. Austria, and Portugal vs. Croatia as another blockbuster day of World Cup action awaits. Timestamps: (1:00) — USMNT vs Bosnia preview with Steven Goff (8:00) - Erling Haaland powers Norway past Ivory Coast (13:00) - France look unstoppable yet again vs. Sweden (16:00) - Mexico end 40 year knockout drought against Ecuador (24:00) - World Cup betting preview with Ben Fawkes (40:00) - Matchday preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Rog and Rory Smith are joined by comedian and Executive Director of Wrexham AFC Humphrey Ker to break down an incredible day of footballing action, including the return of the holy scoring trinity of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland. Who will win this incredible Golden Boot race? Can Messi drag Argentina to another trophy? Or can anyone take down a Kylian Mbappe-led France team? Plus, a look ahead to tomorrow's action. Grab the "Lifelong Cape Verde Fan" Tee here: https://mibcourage.co/4uVoziVJoin our Twitch Watchalong tomorrow, June 23, for the England-Ghana match: https://mibcourage.co/4uR2KBgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.