Final Episode:Was the 2026 World Cup a success for the host nations?
In our final episode we discuss if the 2026 World Cup was a success for the host nations of Canada, Mexico and the U.S.A. We'll also discuss FIFA's post tournament rankings.
20 Jul 2026
Spain are champs!
Spain downs Argentina 1-0 in dominating fashion. Also, England wins a thrilling third place game 6-4 over France. Is this the end for Messi?
16 Jul 2026
Messi Magic! Argentina comes from behind to beat England 2-1!
Argentina comes from behind to beat England 2-1 thanks to two great assists from Messi. Spain v Argentina set for Sunday. France and England now face off in the third place game. Will either be up for that match after failing to make it to the championship?
15 Jul 2026
Spain shuts down France 2-0 and advances to the Final!
Spain is oin the final of the World Cup after a 2-0 win.
12 Jul 2026
England and Argentian advance! Showdown set for the Semis
Saturday started with England beating Norway 2-1 in overtime and ended with Argentina beating Switzerland 3-1 in overtime. Now the two are set to face off in the semifinals. We'll pick that game and the other semifinal between France and Spain. Also we discuss the latest controversies from yesterday's games
11 Jul 2026
Spain ends Belgium's run with 2-1 victory
Spain controlled the match against Belgium, winning 2-1. The Spainish are now set to collide with France. Plus we preview England v Norway and Argentina v Switzerland.
10 Jul 2026
France and Mbappé oust Morocco 2-0
France is the first team to reach the semis after dominating Morocco 2-0. Mbappé left the pitch with an injury so we discuss that and we discuss and preview Spain v Belgium.
8 Jul 2026
Messi magic comeback overshadowed by VAR?
Argentina had a thrilling late comeback from being 2-0 down against Egypt to win 3-2. But VAR too a goal off the board. Did the VAR call ruin the magic? Switzerland beat Columbia 0-0 (4-3) in a shootout. And our picks for who will make it to the semis. Jack discussing it all.
7 Jul 2026
United State Collapses, Belgium wins in a blowout
Belgium outclasses the United States 4-1 ending their World Cup run. Spain beats Portugal, bringing an end to the international career of Cristiano Ronaldo.
6 Jul 2026
England and Mexico Classic! Brazil out!
England holds on to defeat Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, a place Mexico never loses. The game was an instant classic. Norway bounces five time champions Brazil as Erling Haaland puts on another show.
5 Jul 2026
Flo Balogun suspension lifted! And ugly France/Paraguay match
FIFA actually got one right and lifted Flo Balogun's red card suspension. France and Paraguay played an ugly match that was marred by a terrible official. And further match discussions.
4 Jul 2026
Knockout Madness: Shootouts, Upsets, Comebacks and the US Advances!
We breakdown the round of 32 matches and discuss the madness. We give thoughts on the US's win. And we pick the round of 16 matches.
28 Jun 2026
The Round of 32! How far can the US go?
We discuss the end of group play, the USMNT's loss and if it means anything, England's struggles, France and Argentina's dominance and more. We also pick the round of 32 and discuss just how far the US can go, plus a farewell to our new friends from Scotland.
24 Jun 2026
Ronaldo and Portugal shine, Kane and England stumble
Rumors of Cristiano Ronaldo appear to have been premature. Harry Kane couldn't save England in a bad 0-0 tie against Ghana. USMNT gets ready to end group play. And of course we pick the final group play matches.
23 Jun 2026
Messi, Mbappé and Haaland all shine in World Cup
This is a bonus episode because Monday saw the past, present and future of the game on display. Lionel Messi breaks World Cup goals record. Kylian Mbappé scores two, ties the old record and remains two back of Messi. And Erling Haaland scores two in just his second World Cup game.
20 Jun 2026
U.S.A wins Group D!
The USMNT wins Group D. Scotland's hopes are hanging by a thread after a loss to Morocco. Mexico wins Group A and Canada is in the drivers seat in Group B. England shines in their opener while Portugal stumbles. And we pick the remainder of the second batch of Group stage games.
17 Jun 2026
The Scots invade Fenway and Boston
Scotland starts the World Cup off with a 1-0 win over Haiti. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland shine for France and Norway. But at the end of the night a Lionel Messi hat trick from defending champ Argentine steals the show.
14 Jun 2026
USMNT dominates in opener
The United States Men's National Team blew past Paraguay. We'll discuss and review the opening matches as well as previewing what's to come.
11 Jun 2026
World Cup 26 Preview
With Mexico getting set to kickoff the 2026 FIFA World Cup, our host Jack Fairchilds discusses the tournament and gives his pick to win the whole thing
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