10 World Cup Stars to Watch, Trinity Rodman Joins & Matchday 1 Preview for the 2026 World Cup

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off The Cooligans by breaking down the 10 players every fan should be watching at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From global superstars ready to dominate the tournament to breakout talents who could become household names overnight, the guys identify the players most likely to define the biggest sporting event on the planet. Then, USWNT star Trinity Rodman joins the show to discuss the United States' intense recent friendlies against Brazil, what it's like seeing the World Cup come to the United States and what advice she would give the US Men's National Team as they prepare for the biggest tournament in the country's history. Trinity also shares her perspective on representing the U.S. on soccer's biggest stages and what makes major international competitions so special. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis preview Matchday 1 of the World Cup, including Mexico's opener against South Africa and South Korea's showdown with Czechia. The guys also react to fans from around the globe experiencing America for the first time, sharing some of the funniest and most surprising moments from the opening days of the tournament. Timestamps: (1:00) - 10 World Cup players to watch for (19:30) - Trinity Rodman oins The Cooligans (37:00) - Matchday 1 preview (46:00) - Reacting to fans experiencing America for the first time Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv