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Ronaldo just answered his critics with a brace in Portugal's 5–0 win over Uzbekistan, while Messi has five goals and Mbappé and Haaland have four each in the early World Cup golden‑boot race, setting up a tournament that could reignite every GOAT debate at once. With Portugal among the contenders and Argentina also near the top of the odds boards, the crew points out there's a real chance we get a Ronaldo‑vs‑Messi World Cup knockout clash, where one legend sends the other home and the internet melts down.
Love him or loathe him, you simply cannot ignore Cristiano Ronaldo. "I'm back" was what he exclaimed down the camera lens after his two goals against Uzbekistan, but is he *really* back?David Cartlidge and Nicky Bandini join Dotun to debate that. Plus, Switzerland top Group B with victory over Canada. Can this tournament's quiet achievers trouble the knockout rounds? And finally, Norway are much more than just Erling Haaland... but he is pretty damn brilliant. What sort of statement would victory over France be for them?Ask us a question on X, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every single week and throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
The FC Crew react to Portugal's dominant win over Uzbekistan as Cristiano Ronaldo scores two goals, setting a record as the first player to score in 6 World Cups. Then, a happy birthday moment for the ongoing legend that is Lionel Messi as he continues to dominate in the World Cup. Also, a breakdown of why England struggled in their 0-0 draw vs Ghana and a look ahead to Wednesday's matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN FC is up late to talk about England's toothless performance vs. Ghana. After such an exciting win on the first match day, what's happened to this team? Does Tuchel need to make drastic changes? Next, Ronaldo silenced his haters with a brace vs. Uzbekistan. Is he back? Should we overreact? Colombia beat Congo DR in the late window. Is Daniel Muñoz, at left back, Colombia's best attacker? Later we have some discussions about Folarin Balogun's rise, a potential Memo Ochoa start, and Scotland vs. Brazil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start the show today discussing Cristiano Ronaldo joining the superstar goal party with a brace in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Alexi and Mosse debate if this big win quiets some of the concerns that were floating around Portugal after their draw with DR Congo. After, we break down England's scoreless draw vs Ghana and Croatia's 1-0 win over Panama that saw the CONCACAF side eliminated. We then look ahead to the next slate of matches that begins the simultaneous kickoffs with SIX games from Groups A, B, and C. We finish with Alexi's moment of the day centering on Cristiano Ronaldo once more taking center stage. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:41: Ronaldo scores twice in blowout vs Uzbekistan9:27: England held to scoreless draw vs Ghana12:38: Croatia defeat Panama 1-014:52: Previewing the next slate of matches22:14: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Get Up resumes with figuring out Jaylen Brown's next home. Boston seems eager to ship him out, most likely due to excruciatingly selfish Twitch streams and consistent poor shooting! Which teams need him the most? Meanwhile - Dybantsa landed in DC, while Peterson sets out for the vast mountains of Utah. Which future star is better set up for success? Then - Portugal stomped Uzbekistan off of two goals from Ronaldo. Are they primed to make a run to the finals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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:
England's second group game curse struck again as they laboured to a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston. Gary Lineker is joined by Micah Richards, Harry Maguire, Joe Cole and Patrick Vieira for reaction to a disappointing performance from Thomas Tuchel's side. There's also a look at Cristiano Ronaldo joining the party as he scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Seth and Sean discuss yesterday's exciting Astros win, Sean lays out his observations from attending his first ever World Cup game, they assess if the Texans are frontrunners, contenders or playoff locks, all while circling in and out of the Brendan Sorsby situation.
Seth and Sean discuss 5 things that jumped out at Sean when attending his first ever World Cup game: yesterday's Portugal vs Uzbekistan match.
Dotun Adebayo is joined by Jen Offord and Miguel Pereira to discuss England's draw with Ghana, Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan and if watching the national football team is the only collective cultural moment left in English life. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T
How many times have we seen England win their first group game of a major tournament in convincing fashion, only to then struggle to back it up? Well it happened again in Boston at the 2026 World Cup with Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions turning in a Southgate-esque display in their 0-0 draw with Ghana. We ask where it could've been better for England, if there's any need to panic, and if a formula has been figured out on how to frustrate them. Plus, Ronaldo announced he was 'back' as Portugal decimated Uzbekistan! SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/NEW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
World Cup Day 14 brings Jack Edwards, the voice of Orlando City SC and former IU men's soccer voice, to CrimsonCast for a full breakdown of the group stage, knockout bracket scenarios, and a wild final stretch of simultaneous matches.Galen Clavio and Jack discuss why this may be one of the best World Cup group stages ever, how the expanded field has held up, and why the new tiebreaker rules matter. They also break down Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, England's controversial 0-0 draw with Ghana, Colombia's narrow win over DR Congo, and what the projected knockout bracket could mean for the United States, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, France, Germany, Argentina, England, and more.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more daily World Cup analysis, bracket projections, and smart soccer conversation throughout the tournament.
Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet!Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Roy Keane react to England's draw with Ghana at the World Cup. The panel breaks down the key talking points, delivers their player ratings, and debates whether Jordan Pickford was fortunate to avoid a red card. They also take a closer look at Ezri Konsa's controversial challenge and ask whether Ghana should have been awarded a penalty.Plus, the team responds to the latest comments from Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.Elsewhere, we discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's standout display against Uzbekistan, Kylian Mbappé looking as sharp as ever, and Erling Haaland's candid interview ahead of Norway's clash with France.And finally, we lighten the mood with a Roy vs Wrighty "Try Not to Laugh" challenge before wrapping things up with another round of ITV7!This episode is sponsored by ITV7 Football.ITV7 Football is completely free to play! Simply download the ITV7 app and answer seven questions, for your chance to win huge jackpots this tournament!18+. T&Cs apply.This episode is also sponsored by Saily.
World Cup talk! Kap got really into the England-Ghana game, everyone was pumped to see a big game out of Ronaldo in Portugal's victory over Uzbekistan - and the World Cup tourists are blowing up on social media. Sedano brings up an interview Kyle Tucker did and talked about his struggles this season, but then we have breaking news! The Lakers and Austin Reaves have agreed to a new deal… The guys react to the Austin Reaves breaking news - thoughts on what he will get paid by the Lakers? Kap wonders if the Lakers could have gotten away with paying Reaves a little less, because the Lakers are now basically running it back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score in six different FIFA World Cups, adding two goals as Portugal put Uzbekistan away 5-0. But the other record set tonight was the one nobody wanted: England finished with 78.8 percent possession against Ghana in Foxborough, the highest figure in World Cup history without a goal, and late in the match they may well have gotten away with a penalty that was never called or reviewed. Jason breaks down both records, Croatia's vital win in Toronto where halftime sub Ante Budimir became the oldest scorer in Croatian World Cup history, Luka Modrić's 200th international cap, and Algeria staying alive with the Disgrace of Gijón already casting a shadow over what comes next. Then the full Matchday 3 preview for Groups A, B, and C, including the scoreboard-watching scenario around Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco vs. Haiti right here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium tomorrow at 6pm. In Stoppage Time, Jason and Jared Smith watch Colombia beat DR Congo live, walk through the full bracket, and dig into the Atlanta United roster picture following Mauricio Culebro's first press conference as president of soccer.
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!
In today's show: Lionel Messi breaks FOUR Guinness World Records as Argentina took care of business in a 2-0 win over Austria; France cruised past Iraq 3-0 after a prolonged weather-induced half time break; Norway edged Senegal in a 3-2 thriller, and Algeria fought past Jordan 2-1. Then we look forward to Tuesday's games: Portugal vs Uzbekistan, England vs Ghana, Panama vs Croatia, and Colombia vs DR Congo. As the Nightcup Team cruises into a 5-3 lead in the predictions challenge, Betty takes on Rog Bennett once again.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace (23:05) How should the USA approach their game with Türkiye? (32:08) Is this a historic World Cup Golden Boot race? (40:49) NBA Draft preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Seth and Sean dive into some cross-sport comps they got back when asking AI to comp current Texans with 2017 Astros, discuss the Astros loss last night and Bob Nightengale saying ownership is staying aggressive, assess if the phrases ChatGPT gave them to sound smart at the Portugal-Uzbekistan match will have the intended effect, and see what Reggie and Lopez have for the ITL question of the day.
A relaxed chat with Nico and James about some hot topics at the World Cup. Conversation features Cape Verde's heroics, refereeing, France and Kylian Mbappe impressing again last night, thunderstorms, Lionel Messi breaking the World Cup goalscoring record, dealing with Brian Brobbey, Tunisia being not very good, the Miguel Almiron red card, Granit Xhaka's importance to Switzerland and ahead of tonight's game against Uzbekistan there's concern for Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Fallout England Vs Ghana Today on Patreon: The Patreon QNA (IT+) & On This Day (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl/posts/content-schedule-161740984 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 #WC2026 #WorldCup #ThatShowWithNico Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of the exclusive World Cup betting podcast, Capping the Cup, a collaboration between The Soccer Sharps and The Designated Pundits, our handicappers preview each group stage match taking place on Tuesday, June 23rd, including Portugal vs Uzbekistan, and England vs Ghana. Jordan of The Soccer Sharps is joined by Bob and Scott of The Designated Pundits as they break down these matches from every angle; focusing on line movement, impactful storylines, betting angles, and market value. The handicappers share their expert insights before delivering their best bets for each match. Never miss an episode of Capping the Cup: Watch on YouTube: Subscribe to The Designated Pundits for full-length video breakdowns. Listen to the Podcast: Search for The Soccer Sharps and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts) and hit subscribe. JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER EMAIL US FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: X: @TheSoccerSharps TikTok: thesoccersharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. #SEO #SoccerBetting #WorldCup2026 #SportsGambling #TheSoccerSharps #TheDesignatedPundits #CappingTheCup #BettingTips #SoccerAnalysis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Pitt Girl, Commish, Big Sky Brigit, Lord of the Spreadsheets Kevin and Beth, along with our VP of Podcast Production, Arthur. We're fully World Cup pilled, Japanese tourists trying Buzzballz, 9 pounds of Pork Shoulder? Portugal drama, we stan for Uzbekistan, Ghana is now CONCACAF, Mexico's one handed save, RED CARD ALERT for Bosnia and Qatar, USMNT beats Australia, we share Vegemite stories, Türkiye 62 shots and no goals, we all cover our mouth and get a red card like Paraguay, Jar Jar Binks makes an appearance for Brazil?, Curacao's draw with Ecuador, Offsides because your ass too Thicc, CABO VERDE, VOZIHNA MOM, Egypts 1st Win, The Rocky Statute curse is known now at the World Cup, the mountains of Houston, redacted ketchup, MCWS OU or UNC has won now, Nebraska's new uniforms, Poopsicle? then we pick College Football Stadiums to host the World Cup (yes we know there are rules why this won't happen, just have fun) and oh so much, much more!Join our Patreon for just $3 or $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SickosCommitteeBuy some of our merch 20% Off our Sickos FC Soccer Collection (only this collection) with Code WorldCup from https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/NEW SICKOS FC JERSEYS FOR SALE https://oliveandyork.com/products/sickos-fcCheck out our Linktree for all our discount codes https://linktr.ee/sickoscommitteeSubscribe to our blog at https://sickos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sickoscommitteeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features a prayer for the nation of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan plays a group stage game against Portugal and Portland Timbers Chaplain Troy Ready helps to lead todays prays and offers a reflection from Psalm 16 about God acting on our behalf. Today’s special hashtag is #uzbekistan for the Nations and Devotions sticker challenge. Make sure to use #soccerchaplainsunited and #soccerpsalmsworldcup with your social media posts. Join us again tomorrow for another special day and time of prayer throughout the World Cup! From the Touchline is a short-feature podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.
Phil Egan is back with Tuesday's World Cup Daily, as Lionel Messi makes more history — firing goals 17 and 18 at the tournament to move clear at the top of the all-time World Cup scoring list, with Argentina sealing top spot and a place in the last 32.France also book their knockout place after a storm-delayed win over Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé striking twice on his 100th cap, while Erling Haaland bags a brace as Norway join them in the next round.Plus: England v Ghana build-up, Ronaldo and Portugal v Uzbekistan, hydration-break debate, and a busy night in the LOI — Rovers held by Derry and Bohs hammer Shels in the Dublin Derby.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.
Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored his first goals of the World Cup as he netted twice against Uzbekistan. We talk of Portugal's performance and the milestone of Cristiano Ronaldo scoring in six different World Cups.
In this episode, The World Cup continues to deliver absolute scenes and, somehow, the chaos levels are only increasing.Matchday 2 gave us statement wins, controversial talking points, superstar performances, heartbreak, meltdowns, and enough social media discourse to power the internet for the next decade. The knockout stage is looming, calculators are being dusted off, and entire nations are now relying on results from teams they've spent years mocking.In this episode we unpack everything from another massive Australian performance against the USA, the teams exceeding expectations, the teams that have been stealing a living, and whether a certain little Argentine magician has finally ended the greatest debate football has ever known.Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé continues his quest to become football's benevolent dictator, the Golden Boot race is heating up, and we stumble across one of the most astonishingly stupid questions ever asked on live radio. Seriously. We're not overselling it. It might actually lower your IQ.But we're not stopping there.Matchday 3 is here, which means the spreadsheets are out, the calculators are overheating, and millions of fans have suddenly become experts in goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head records and obscure FIFA tiebreakers they didn't know existed three days ago.We break down every single group, who's through, who's hanging on by a thread, who's already cooked, and exactly what each nation needs to do to reach the Round of 32.The group stage is reaching its final act.Some nations are 90 minutes away from immortality. Others are 90 minutes away from becoming the punchline of the entire tournament.Expect chaos. Expect heartbreak. Expect calculators. Expect conspiracy theories about goal difference.This is where World Cups stop making sense and start becoming legendary.
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:
Now that World Cup games have taken over nearly every television around the globe, today we bring you two stories of World Cup firsts in this year's tournament. Uzbekistan is the first Central Asian country to appear in the tournament, and we go there to find that their achievement is not an accident and may be a sign of bigger changes underway. And Iran is the first team to play in a host country it is at war with, but while their games are in the U.S., they are being forced to stay and train in Tijuana, Mexico. We go to that city to hear how Mexicans feel about the arrangement.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
The World Cup is in full swing, and there's plenty to unpack this week.Natalie & Sam are reunited once again as they break down the biggest talking points from the tournament so far and look ahead to England's 2nd World Cup game against Ghana.The duo begin by discussing Cristiano Ronaldo & Portugal, is the football icon now hindering the national team & will Roberto Martinez drop him if he fails to score against Uzbekistan?They then turn their attention to the opening England vs Croatia game, Thomas Tuchel's impressive man management & how Jude Bellingham has become England's main man.They continue the England discussion by debating who should start out of Marcus Rashford or Anthony Gordon, Marc Guehi or John Stones & Djed Spence or Reece James before turning their attention to Declan Rice's injury & why Troy Deeney was WRONG about Jordan Pickford.To round things off, Sam & Natalie chat about her time in Boston watching Scotland, why the Scotland fans are so incredible before focusing on the HUGE game against Brazil & how likely are Scotland to qualify out of the group stage?Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops.0:00 Intro with Sam & Natalie1:15 Is Ronaldo hindering Portugal?6:15 Impressive England7:37 Tuchel's man management9:36 Bellingham is the main man11:43 Rashford vs Gordon13:36 Guehi England's best Centre Back16:23 Djed Spence vs Reece James19:18 Drinks breaks22:10 Declan Rice injured?22:50 Troy Deeney's Pickford comments26:00 No one worries England27:38 Scotland qualifying hopes30:13 Scotland fans in Boston37:57 Scotland vs Brazil predictions39:20 Grant Hanley vs Morocco
A stunning win for Netherlands against Sweden has turned Group F on its head. Graham Potter's side were thrashed 5-1 and Tom Allnutt was in Houston to watch it - he joins Tom Clarke to discuss that game and preview Portugal's massive clash with Uzbekistan. Can Roberto Martinez afford to drop Cristiano Ronaldo?In part two, Tom chats to Martin Samuel about England's impressive start, the big-game players who are delivering and how this World Cup compares to previous editions of the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TOPICS Episode 327*Why Portugal x Uzbekistan is the Seleção's most important match in many years. *Much like the last World Cup, criticism of Cristiano returns. Is it justified?*Who should play more Conceicao or Felix? *Ruben Dias blasts the media for the Beach controversy.
Our Club Spotlight series is returning for a special World Cup edition! At this season's tournament, we have four nations competing at their first World Cup: Curaçao, Cabo Verde, Uzbekistan, and Jordan. As the competition progresses, we will be highlighting each footballing nation – exploring their political, geographical, and sporting histories and learning how they got here. Next up is Cabo Verde, an island nation off the coast of Western Africa, with a population of just over 500,000. We detail how the country journeyed from being completely uninhabited by humans in the 15th century to earning a point off Spain in a 21st century World Cup, including its colonial history, push to independence, and current place in world ecosystem. Then we discuss the football – how did a relative outsider qualify for the World Cup in Africa's competitive qualifying? David explains the growth of their program, their legendary coach Bubista, the international player recruitment, and the tactics that led them past African giants like Cameroon. We also reflect on how all these factors led them to their history draw against tournament favorites Spain. Cheers to Bubista!
Cristiano Ronaldo Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Cristiano Ronaldo's last few days have been a storm of scrutiny, spectacle, and legacy talk, all playing out on the World Cup stage in the United States. After Portugal's disappointing 1–1 draw with DR Congo in Houston, where he started but failed to score, ESPN FC and other outlets zeroed in on his muted impact, openly debating whether the 41‑year‑old captain is now more burden than blessing for Portugal's attack. On ESPN FC's panel, former pros questioned if he should even keep his starting spot, a remarkable shift given his status as one of the game's untouchables. In the immediate aftermath, social clips went viral accusing Ronaldo of holding Portugal back and being too selfish in critical moments, with one widely shared Instagram reel arguing that this might be the “worst Cristiano Ronaldo season” and that he has been “holding his teams back for too long.” At the same time, TikTok and Instagram debates reignited the eternal Messi versus Ronaldo discourse, with some creators pleading for fans to “just enjoy them both” while others insisted that Portugal can no longer “live and die by Cristiano Ronaldo” after the Congo draw. On the ground, though, the picture is very different. Houston Public Media and local TV reporters captured scenes of hundreds of fans lining streets and stadium entrances just to see him arrive, chanting his name and recording every step as Portugal prepared to face DR Congo and then Uzbekistan in Houston. One Facebook post described how, as Ronaldo left the pitch, “hundreds of fans raised their phones” to capture a glimpse of one of football's most iconic figures, underlining that his draw is still unmatched. According to Bolavip, Ronaldo has publicly denied any rumors of tension inside the Portugal camp after that poor World Cup start, insisting the squad is united as they chase one last deep run with him as their figurehead. Meanwhile, broader biographical context keeps shifting in his favor: Encyclopaedia Britannica now highlights that he became the first men's player to score 900 official career goals in 2024, and Epidemic Sound's social media rankings list him as the most‑followed Facebook account in 2026, with over 172 million followers, reinforcing his status as not just a footballer but a global media empire. On social platforms, fan accounts continue to frame these days as the final chapter of a two‑decade reign, calling him “the most influential figure in football history.” Speculation that this will indeed be his last World Cup is widespread among pundits and fans, but Ronaldo himself has not formally confirmed any retirement plan from international football, so that remains unconfirmed and should be treated as informed guesswork rather than fact. For a biography, these days will likely be remembered as the moment Ronaldo's on‑field powers were visibly fading while his cultural and commercial footprint remained colossal: the aging superstar under pressure, yet still the most followed, most filmed, and most argued‑about athlete on the planet. Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Cristiano Ronaldo, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
On Thursday, the host nations are back in action, as Mexico face South Korea and Canada take on Qatar. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we reflect on Wednesday's games: Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo, England beat Croatia 4-2, Ghana scored a last minute winner against Panama, and Colombia had a convincing victory against Uzbekistan. Then we preview Thursday's games, as the host nations are back in action: it's Czechia vs South Africa, Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada vs Qatar, Mexico vs South Korea. Betty takes on Rory Smith in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup, and we share a heartwarming story about iconic goalkeeper Vozinha's mum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dotun Adebayo is joined by Jen Offord and Amos Murphy to discuss England's win over Croatia, Portugal's problems, Ghana snatching a last minute winner and Uzbekistan's World Cup Debut.They also look ahead to the fixtures coming up in the next 36 hours. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T
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
Colombia marked its return to the World Cup with a hard-earned victory over a fearless Uzbekistan side that refused to back down. While Uzbekistan celebrated its first-ever World Cup goal and a memorable tournament debut, Colombia showcased the quality, composure, and attacking firepower needed to begin its campaign on the right foot and take an important first step in Group K.⚽
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?
A chaotic 4-2 comeback from Thomas Tuchel's England, Roberto Martinez frustrating Portugal against DR Congo, and a dramatic 95th-minute winner in Toronto. Day 7 was pure madness!Welcome back to FUT IN REVIEW | World Cup Daily #17. After a week of trying to sync up their schedules, Shaq and James Tolando finally team up on the microphones to dissect the closing games of the opening round of fixtures at the World Cup 2026.We break down all the matches, tactical blunders, and standout performers unfiltered:The Ronaldo Pressure Cooker: After Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland all fired braces or hat-tricks, the pressure was completely on Cristiano Ronaldo. Instead, Portugal looked stagnant in a frustrating 1-1 draw against DR Congo. We slam Roberto Martinez's rigid tactics and discuss whether Ronaldo is clogging up the pitch or if his manager lacks the cajones to bench him.Tuchel's Half-Time Rescue: England looked like "same old England" after going 2-1 down to Croatia at halftime. But Thomas Tuchel's speech completely broke the shackles. We praise Jude Bellingham for taking the game by the scruff of the neck, debate if John Stones should be dropped for Mark Guéhi, and look at Marcus Rashford's explosive performance off the bench.The Heartbreak of Toronto: Panama completely dominated Ghana for 90 minutes, only to concede a brutal 95th-minute winner to Yerenky after pushing their keeper into attack. Is this the most cruel game in World Cup history?Colombia Survives: Luis Díaz was absolute purring as Colombia cruised against Uzbekistan, before surviving a heavy second-half wake-up call to secure a 3-1 win.The Definitive Power Rankings: Now that every team has played exactly one match, Shaq and James give their honest, brutal ratings out of 10 for the tournament's traditional Top 8 (Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, France, England, Portugal, and the Netherlands). Warning: John is not going to be happy with where the Dutch rank!Watching and recording every single game live takes its toll on our health. If you want to support the crew one-time only without a monthly subscription, buy the boys a coffee lifeline to keep us awake through the night shifts:
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
The Messi Effect | Episode 15 | Thursday, June 18, 2026A daily FIFA World Cup 2026 podcast from Caloroga Shark Media.
On Wednesday, 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to lead the line for Portugal, and England enter the tournament. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we reflect on Tuesday's games: Kylian Mbappe shone for France, as they beat Senegal 3-1. Erling Haaland scored a brace for Norway against Iraq in his debut in the tournament. Lionel Messi cemented his place in the history books vs Algeria with a hattrick. And finally, Austria beat debutants Jordan 3-1. We preview Wednesday's games: Portugal vs DR Congo, England vs Croatia, Ghana vs Panama, and Uzbekistan vs Colombia. Betty takes on Rog in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup, and we tell you about one of the most iconic fan stories of world football.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 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:
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
From Shipping in Paraguay to Photojournalism in Kyrgyzstan: Luke Oppenheimer's Journey & the Making of Ottuk
The most watched sporting event in the world has not been without its controversies, including high ticket prices and transport costs, as well as rows over visas and concerns about security. But, we wanted to hear from supporters. We bring together three world cup super-fans, including Craig who has walked across the United States to see his team compete. “Football is the universal language of the world,” he tells us. “That is just fact no matter where you travel, no matter where you go.” We also hear from guests in Jordan, Curacao in the Caribbean, Cape Verde and Uzbekistan. They share their excitement of watching their countries take part for the first time.