Alex Solana on World Cup Buzz, Favorites & USA’s Chances

Alex Solana joins the show to preview the upcoming World Cup and break down the biggest storylines heading into the tournament. He discusses Portugal’s chances on the global stage and weighs in on whether Cristiano Ronaldo is still capable of carrying a top-tier national team at this stage of his career. The conversation also focuses on the tournament favorites, with Spain and France viewed as the clear frontrunners, while England’s ongoing international struggles and long title drought are also examined. Solana and the guys debate where the U.S. national team stands compared to the world’s elite, why Italy has fallen out of the picture after missing back-to-back World Cups, and how FIFA continues to maximize revenue around the event. He also promotes his World Cup show Summer of Soccer with Solana, while highlighting the global excitement and cultural energy building around the tournament, especially in South Florida.