2026 FIFA World Cup Preview: USMNT, Best Kits & Will Cristiano Ronaldo Score a Hat Trick?

The Men's 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here, and Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are breaking down the biggest storylines to watch from the opening whistle. Can the USMNT get off to a strong start in group play and build momentum early? Is Cristiano Ronaldo capable of delivering another iconic World Cup moment, maybe even a hat trick on soccer’s biggest stage? Which player is poised for a breakout tournament, and can Kylian Mbappé lead France to another title? Plus, Julie shares lessons from her career with the USWNT and explains how those experiences shape the way she views World Cup competition, including why team kits can have a bigger impact than fans might realize. Chapters (0:00) – Intro (3:51) – Kids in organized sports (6:38) – FIFA World Cup kits (12:56) – U20 WNT days (18:36) – Pre-World Cup camp (19:25) – World Cup changes (22:10) – Which fan base will show up the best? (22:50) – Landon Donovan’s 2010 World Cup GOAL (26:03) – USMNT Group Stage (29:09) – Importance of roster depth (33:08) – Breakout players (34:10) - World Cup Final predictions 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials (https://styleofplayshow.com/) Thank you to our sponsors! - More goals, More celebrations. Go to coorslight.com/sop - Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay