Episode 196: World Cup Final Preview

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On this episode, Chad and John recap the World Cup quarterfinals, including the blockbuster England vs. Norway match, and Argentina's controversial win over Switzerland. Next, the guys preview the semifinals and final of the tournament. 00:00 Introduction 04:23 Was England vs. Norway the best game of the tournament? 08:33 Erling Haaland: The Biggest Star in the World 11:49 Jude Bellingham's Impact for England 20:29 VAR incident: Did the ball touch the camera cable? 35:26 The Strange Postgame Interview with Thomas Tuchel 42:42 Argentina vs Switzerland Recap 51:06 Preview of semifinals: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina 01:05:11 Predictions for the World Cup final

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