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David Gass and Michele Giannone are back talking about all the action from Day 10, including a rout by the Netherlands against Sweden, Germany punching its ticket to the next round against Ivory Coast and a historic scoreless draw between Curaçao and Ecuador. The pair plays another game of Buy or Sell this time looking at the Mexico, Canada and the USA and look ahead to a pressure-filled day as everyone on Day 11 is sitting one point.
0:00 Intro
2:55 Buy or Sell: North American Edition
13:30 Netherlands Rout Sweden
20:26 Japan Tops Tunisia With Four Goals
25:52 Germany Edges Ivory Coast To Advance
38:48 Curaçao and Ecuador Stalemate
50:10 Spain Looks to Bounce Back Against Saudi Arabia
54:45 Uruguay Battles Cape Verde
58:47 Belgium Faces Iran
1:02:22 New Zealand vs. Egypt
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The United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! David Gass and Michele Giannone are back to discuss Alex Freeman’s breakout performance and look ahead to the USA’s last group game and beyond. Plus, Paraguay earns a dramatic victory despite playing down a man, Türkiye faces mounting frustration, Morocco holds off Scotland, Brazil cruises to another win, and Sweden strengthens its position in Group C. The guys also look ahead to key Matchday 11 matchups, including Germany vs. Ivory Coast and Ecuador's must-win showdown with Curaçao.
0:00 Intro
2:06 USMNT Clinches Group D
12:30 Alex Freeman's Breakout
18:00 Pochettino's Lineup Decisions & Future
22:48 Paraguay Wins Despite Red Card
29:56 Türkiye's World Cup Frustration
36:27 What's Next for Australia and Paraguay?
39:24 Morocco Survives Scotland Test
43:04 Brazil Wins, But Raphinha Concern Looms
48:05 The World Cup's Physical Demands
50:12 Sweden vs. Netherlands Breakdown
55:11 Tunisia and Japan Wrap Up Matchday 10
57:45 Germany vs. Ivory Coast Preview
1:01:52 Ecuador's Must-Win Against Curaçao
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The United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle react to the USMNT's 2-0 win over Australia, discuss Mauricio Pochettino's impact on the program, break down big performances from Alex Freeman, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, and examine what Christian Pulisic's absence revealed about the depth of this squad. Plus, the crew debates just how far this U.S. team can go at the World Cup.
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It’s all about Concacaf at the 2026 FIFA World Cup today. David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle break down Mexico securing a spot in the knockout round with a win over South Korea and Canada's historic 6-0 victory over Qatar behind a Jonathan David hat trick. Then the crew previews a pivotal Group D showdown as the United States takes on Australia in Seattle with major knockout-round implications. Plus, a look at the other games today including Scotland vs. Morocco, Brazil under pressure against Haiti, and Türkiye vs. Paraguay.
0:00 Intro
4:08 3 Big Things
12:41 Mexico Advances Against South Korea
25:56 Canada Drops Six on Qatar
36:00 Johan Manzambi and the Group B Outlook
39:32 Golden Boot Race Update
42:40 USMNT vs. Australia in Seattle
54:40 Favorite USMNT Kits of All Time
1:00:05 Scotland vs. Morocco Showdown
1:05:19 Brazil Under Pressure vs. Haiti
1:10:25 Türkiye vs. Paraguay Clash
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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 & Ronaldo
12:50 DR Congo Earn Historic Point, Portugal Frustrate
20:14 Harry Kane Leads England's Statement Win
29:23 Panama's Disappointing Start
34:44 Colombia Gets the Job Done
45:22 Christian Pulisic and the USMNT Update
52:04 Czechia-South Africa & Switzerland-Bosnia Preview
55:13 Canada Hosts Qatar at BC Place
59:19 Mexico, Edson Álvarez & Gilberto Mora
1:06:40 The Tournament's Biggest Tactical Trends
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The USMNT opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic win over Paraguay, but a much tougher challenge awaits against Australia.
David Gass and Matt Doyle break down what made the U.S. performance against Paraguay so convincing, whether that level can be replicated against stronger opposition, and how the Americans match up with the Socceroos. The guys discuss Australia's impressive win over Turkey, the threat posed by Nestory Irankunda and Australia's transition attack, Christian Pulisic's fitness, lineup questions, tactical adjustments, and what could be one of the best atmospheres of the tournament in Seattle.
0:00 Intro
2:47 Revisiting Paraguay: The Performance, Process & Opportunity
11:17 Breaking Down Australia's Win Over Turkey & The Matchup
18:17 USMNT vs. Australia Tactical Battles
21:45 USMNT Starting XI & Christian Pulisic Update
24:32 Game Management, Tyler Adams & In-Game Adjustments
29:19 Group Scenarios, Seattle Atmosphere & What's at Stake
31:40 Australia's Underdog Mentality & Final Thoughts
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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 Things
8:47 Mbappé Breaks Another Record
19:01 Haaland's World Cup Arrival
27:24 Messi Hits Another Milestone
37:00 Jordan Pushes Austria to the Limit
43:05 Golden Boot Race Update
46:33 What Is Cyle Larin's Role for Canada?
50:14 Portugal and Ronaldo Against DR Congo
56:54 England vs. Croatia Preview
1:05:07 Ghana and Panama Meet in Toronto
1:07:56 Colombia Faces Uzbekistan
1:13:25 Closing Thoughts
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David Gass welcomes Utah Royals head coach Jimmy Coenraets to the show today! The Royals are 2nd in the NWSL table at the summer break and lined up as a contender for the NWSL Shield. Gass and Coenraets chat about maintaining belief as the team was being built, recruitment strategy, the changes European coaches experience when moving to the NWSL and how Utah will approach the 2nd half of the NWSL season.
00:34 - Managing emotions as the Royals are gelling as a cohesive and winning team
01:38 - Managing the belief that Utah will get there one day in past seasons
03:48 - Biggest differences experienced between the Belgian League and the NWSL
07:06 - The impacts of Narumi Miura and Ana Tejada
10:27 - Building the new attacking core
12:03 - Activities during the extended summer break
15:11 - Player recruiting strategy in the NWSL
17:45 - Utah’s development pipeline
21:40 - Setting goals for the 2nd half of the NWSL season
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Cape Verde delivers the shock of the 2026 World Cup by taking points off Spain, while Belgium and Egypt share the spoils and Saudi Arabia frustrates Uruguay and New Zealand and Iran with a wild match to cap off the night. Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass break it all down from a day of draws at the World Cup.
Attention turns to France and Argentina as two of the tournament favorites begin their World Cup campaigns. Will France vs. Senegal deliver? Can Erling Haaland lead Norway on the game's biggest stage? And after one of the most remarkable qualifying journeys in recent memory, Iraq finally gets its World Cup moment.
Plus, a stop in Lawrence, Kansas, Doyle's tactical breakdown on Lionel Messi and a discussion about who replaces César Montes at center back for Mexico.
0:00 Intro
2:15 Three Big Things
5:53 Tunisia Hires Hervé Renard & England Injury News
13:23 Cape Verde Stuns Spain
19:40 Saudi Arabia Frustrates Uruguay
25:55 Lukaku Rescues Belgium Against Egypt
32:10 Iran vs. New Zealand Delivers MLS After Dark Vibes
39:00 Algeria Finds a Home in Kansas
47:05 Who Replaces César Montes for Mexico?
49:50 South Korea's Hot Mic Controversy
52:05 France vs. Senegal Preview
56:29 Erling Haaland's World Cup Debut
1:00:12 Doyle’s Tactics Session: Argentina’s Messi System
1:02:30 Argentina Opens Against Algeria
1:05:18 Austria vs. Jordan Nightcap
1:07:17 Cape Verde’s GOAT Celebration
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Day 5 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered more drama as Tunisia fired its coach, Japan and the Netherlands played one of the matches of the tournament and Germany put seven past Curaçao. Susannah Fuller and David Gass break down all the action from Groups E and F, including Sweden's red-hot attack and Ivory Coast's late win over Ecuador. Then Flo Lloyd-Hughes (The Cutback) joins the show to discuss the tournament so far, England's outlook, Harry Kane and the day's upcoming matches, including Spain vs. Cape Verde, Belgium vs. Egypt, Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia and Iran vs. New Zealand.
0:00 Intro
2:28 Three Big Things
7:39 Breaking News: Tunisia Fires Coach
13:12 Gyökeres-Isak Partnership Powers Sweden
18:11 Germany Scores Seven, Curaçao Gets Its Moment
23:43 Japan and Netherlands Deliver a Classic
30:18 Ivory Coast Strikes Late
36:49 Top 5 Kit Matchups
48:38 Flo Lloyd-Hughes on England, Harry Kane and the World Cup
1:06:46 Mexico's Unofficial Mascot: Merlin
1:08:41 Uruguay Faces Saudi Arabia
1:11:44 Spain Enters the Tournament
1:14:28 Belgium Meets Egypt
1:19:09 New Zealand Faces a Big Challenge
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Day 4 of the World Cup here we go. Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down Qatar's dramatic draw with Switzerland, Brazil and Morocco's heavyweight showdown, Scotland's first World Cup win in 28 years and Australia's statement victory over Turkiye led by Nestory Irankunda. Plus, Doyle reacts to the USMNT's opening win and looks ahead to Game 2 as the crew previews Germany vs. Curaçao, Netherlands vs. Japan, Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador and more from another packed day at the World Cup.
0:00 Gass Celebrates the Knicks
4:46 Three Big Things
10:06 Qatar's Dramatic First World Cup Point
14:11 Brazil-Morocco Lives Up to the Hype
19:06 Scotland's Historic World Cup Win
23:12 Irankunda Sparks Australia Past Turkiye
28:55 Doyle on the USMNT and Game Two
34:04 Can Curaçao Challenge Germany?
37:03 Netherlands Meets Japan
40:04 Ivory Coast-Ecuador Showdown
45:00 Sweden Faces Tunisia
48:48 Merlin the Duck in Mexico City
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Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Michele Giannone break down the USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup, discuss Canada's first-ever World Cup point in their game against Bosnia & Herzegovina and preview today's matches headlined by Morocco vs. Brazil.
0:00 USMNT's Statement Win Over Paraguay
22:26 Folarin Balogun's Golden Boot Race & USA Standouts
37:40 Canada's Tournament-Opening Draw
47:58 Qatar vs. Switzerland Preview
50:52 Brazil vs. Morocco Showdown
1:05:50 Haiti vs. Scotland Matchup
1:13:15 Australia vs. Turkiye Breakdown
1:19:20 Final Thoughts
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The United States opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in style, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in one of the most impressive performances in modern USMNT history.
David Gass and Michele Giannone break down Christian Pulisic's starring role, standout performances from Malik Tillman and Folarin Balogun, Mauricio Pochettino's impact, and what the statement victory means for the Americans' chances of making a deep run on home soil.
Plus, was this the best World Cup performance the U.S. has produced in the modern era?
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Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass get you ready for the USA's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay with Doyle's latest USMNT tactical session, a Football Manager 2026 simulation, and a full match preview. Plus, the crew recaps the opening day of the World Cup, including Mexico's historic win over South Africa and South Korea's comeback victory against Czechia, before looking ahead to Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina.
0:00 Intro
3:42 Three Big Things
8:30 Mexico vs. South Africa Recap
18:22 South Korea vs. Czechia Recap
23:20 Doyle's USMNT Tactical Session
27:50 Football Manager USA World Cup Simulation
34:37 USA vs. Paraguay Preview
51:06 Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina Preview
1:02:25 Lamine Yamal Is One of Us
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The day has finally arrived and Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass give you all their fun soccer picks and predictions heading into the 2026 World Cup. They talk a little US and Canada with a special tactical breakdown from Doyle and a special World Cup simulation before the crew previews the first games of the tournament: Mexico against South Africa and a showdown between South Korea and Czechia.
0:00 Intro
4:53 1 Wish for this World Cup
9:36 The Tourney Favorites
15:40 The Dark Horses
22:00 Vibes SC Picks
26:26 Football Manager World Cup simulation
30:15 Talkin’ USMNT
35:57 Canada’s Prospects
40:07 Doyle’s Tactical Segment
43:52 Mexico vs. South Africa
53:15 South Korea vs. Czechia
59:55 Declan Rice Sunburn
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David Gass and Matt Doyle are joined by Tom Bogert from California to preview the USMNT's opening match against Paraguay. Tom shares the latest from camp, while the group breaks down Paraguay, projects Mauricio Pochettino's lineup and discusses the biggest questions facing the U.S. ahead of its World Cup opener.
0:00 Revisiting the Last USMNT-Paraguay Matchup & Group Outlook
8:07 Tom Bogert's USMNT Camp Report & Musings
22:16 Projecting Pochettino's Starting XI
28:52 Breaking Down the Paraguay Matchup
37:31 Key Lineup Decisions
48:13 Final Expectations Before Kickoff
55:00 Canada and Mexico Talk
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David Gass, Matt Doyle, Susannah Fuller and Tom Bogert go live from Soccer House in Chicago for a World Cup Golden Boot Draft, building their teams and predicting which stars will lead the tournament in goals. The group also discusses breakout candidates, tournament favorites, favorite World Cup memories and the fan cultures that make the tournament special.
Please note: This episode was recorded live at Soccer House in Chicago ahead of the World Cup. Audio quality may differ from our standard studio recordings.
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The World Cup is almost here, and David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the biggest questions facing the U.S. and Canada before the tournament begins. From the USMNT's final tune-up against Germany to Canada's injury concerns and roster questions, the guys look at where both teams stand with the World Cup just around the corner. Finally, a look at MLS's growing presence on the global stage as players from across the league prepare to represent their countries at the World Cup.
0:00 World Cup Countdown & USMNT Expectations
9:47 Germany as the Final Test
17:38 Freese, Turner & the Goalkeeper Decision
23:30 Projecting Pochettino's Starting XI
29:02 The Striker Spot and Other Lineup Questions
36:09 World Cup Soccer Fandom Moment
41:19 Canada's World Cup Outlook
52:51 MLS at the World Cup
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The NWSL heads into the World Cup break, and it's the perfect time to take stock of the league. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the biggest takeaways from the weekend, including where teams like Washington, Orlando, Utah, Portland and North Carolina stand as the season reaches its midway point. The duo also discusses the latest league news, from the NWSL Championship heading to Washington, D.C., to the USWNT goalkeeper picture. Then it's time for the latest NWSL Power Rankings and a look at the players and coaches making their case for midseason awards.
0:00 Intro & Weekend Overview
4:30 Jordan at Audi Field & Washington's Big Weekend
9:17 Washington vs. Seattle Breakdown
15:31 Orlando Wins, But Banda Concerns Loom
20:26 Utah's Rise Continues
26:19 Portland's Path to Contention
30:16 The 8-Second Rule and NWSL Rule Debates
35:48 North Carolina's Win at Angel City
42:02 USWNT Goalkeepers & NWSL Championship Heads to D.C.
48:18 Who's No. 1? NWSL Power Rankings
1:03:23 Midseason Award Races
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David Gass, Michele Giannone, and Matt Doyle react to the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal and discuss what the performance revealed ahead of the World Cup. They examine Christian Pulisic's standout showing, Ricardo Pepi's impact, Mauricio Pochettino's tactical setup, and the biggest lineup decisions still facing the U.S. ahead of the tournament. Plus, they discuss World Cup expectations for the USMNT and where Canada and Mexico stand entering the World Cup.
- Visa fler