EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 54 MIN
Canada Makes World Cup History While the USMNT Faces Knockout Pressure + FOX's $50K World Cup Fans
from The Cooligans · host Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco, Austin Franklin, Kevin Akoto, Alexis Guerreros, Christian Polanco
Canada has officially made history. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Canada's first-ever World Cup knockout victory, debate whether Jesse Marsch has already exceeded expectations, and ask if this magical run can continue against the winner of Netherlands vs. Morocco. They also grade Marsch's tournament so far and discuss what this moment means for Canadian soccer moving forward. The pressure is now squarely on the USMNT. After cruising through the group stage, Christian and Alexis explain why none of that matters unless Mauricio Pochettino's side delivers in the knockout rounds. They break down the Americans' path through Bosnia and a potential quarterfinal showdown with either Belgium or Senegal, and discuss whether this is the moment the expectations become impossible to ignore. Plus, FOX One's Chief World Cup Watcher joins the show to reveal what it's really like getting paid $50,000 to watch every single World Cup match. To wrap up the show, the boys preview three massive Round of 32 clashes: Germany vs. Paraguay, Netherlands vs. Morocco, and Ivory Coast vs. Norway. Which favorites are in danger? Which underdogs are ready to shock the world? And who will keep their World Cup dreams alive? The knockout stage is officially here, and every match is must-watch soccer. Timestamps: (2:00) — Canada make history against South Africa (11:00) - USMNT feeling the pressure ahead of knockout round? (20:00) - FOX One Chief World Cup Watchers join The Cooligans (42:00) - Round of 32 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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Canada made history by winning its first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout match, and we break down whether Jesse Marsch's squad has what it takes to keep its Cinderella run alive. We also discuss why the pressure has officially shifted to the USMNT, preview the biggest Round of 32 matchups, and sit down with FOX One's Chief World Cup Watcher to hear what it's like getting paid $50,000 to watch every World Cup game.
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