251. The World Cup Vibes are VIBIN' ft. NYT's Emmanuel Morgan

We're two weeks into the 2026 World Cup, and things couldn't have gotten off to a better start. We may not know what day it is, we may be in a constant state of sleep deprivation, but it's all worth it, because the action on the pitch and in the streets has been incredible to witness. Helping us break down the whirlwind start to the Mundial is New York Times sports and entertainment writer Emmanuel Morgan! We discuss the Mexico-South Korea scenes in LA, the USMNT's hot start, and why Ronaldo is officially washed. (02:26) The crazy scenes from Mexico vs. South Korea (09:30) Which host nation has done the best so far? (17:20) The World Cup final halftime show (22:20) Emmanuel's sports and entertainment coverage for the New York Times (34:00) The USMNT's hot start (40:00) Overall World Cup vibes Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.