EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 54 MIN
Biggest World Cup Takeaways, Tunisia Sack Their Coach & Can Haaland Lead Norway to Glory?
from The Cooligans · host Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco, Alexis Guerreros, Christian Polanco
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down their biggest takeaways from an action-packed World Cup weekend, presented by Smirnoff Ice. Alexis explains why Mauricio Pochettino proved friendlies are meant for experimentation, why Scotland deserves to be taken seriously beyond their traveling support, and why Gio Reyna may have played his way into a major club transfer after the tournament. Christian highlights the atmosphere created by Zohran ticket winners at Brazil vs. Morocco, the technology that correctly overturned an offside call for Sweden, and why Tim Ream continues to prove he belongs in the USMNT lineup—and perhaps even deserves the captain's armband. Next, the guys react to Tunisia's shocking decision to fire their head coach after a crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden. Is Sweden's dominant start a sign that they're a genuine contender in this tournament? Christian and Alexis discuss what Tunisia's decision says about the pressure facing managers at the World Cup and whether Sweden may be flying under the radar. To wrap up the show, The Cooligans turn their attention to Norway and debate whether Erling Haaland can be the player who finally delivers World Cup success for his country. The guys also preview the upcoming slate of matches, including Belgium vs. Egypt, Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay and Iran vs. New Zealand, before reacting to one of the most wholesome stories of the tournament: Dutch and Japanese supporters coming together to create unforgettable World Cup scenes. Timestamps: (2:00) — World Cup opening weekend takeaways (15:15) - Tunisia sack head coach after 5-1 loss (21:45) - Erling Haaland the man to bring World Cup glory to Norway? (35:30) - Matchday preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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The Cooligans react to another dramatic weekend at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sharing their biggest tournament takeaways so far. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Gio Reyna's rising stock, Tim Ream's leadership, Pochettino's successful approach to friendlies, and the technology that helped Sweden earn a crucial goal. The guys also react to Tunisia firing their manager after a humiliating loss to Sweden, debate whether Erling Haaland can lead Norway on a historic run, and preview a packed slate of World Cup action featuring Belgium, Egypt, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Iran and New Zealand.
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