I Have to Eat My Words... the USA Are Real

The USA just opened their home World Cup with a statement... and I have to eat my words. I said they didn't have it. They beat Paraguay 4-1 in the first World Cup game on US soil in over thirty years, and Folarin Balogun did something no American has done since 1930.But the wildest part of the night? A defender played a perfect game and nobody even noticed (the number is insane). Plus... Zlatan grabbed the mic out of Speed's hands live on TV after a bold Ronaldo prediction, and honestly, he might have been right.I break down the win, the stat nobody's talking about, the Messi-Ronaldo debate, my pick to win it all, and the one small worry hanging over a perfect night.Who are you rooting for? Join the newsletter and be part of the show at www.thefootball.show.Chapters: 00:00 — I have to eat my words00:31 — What's coming up today01:15 — Balogun goes supernova02:26 — The history... first American since 193003:19 — Taking the heat (and the numbers behind the win)05:25 — The stat nobody's talking about... Chris Richards06:32 — The Busquets rule... shout out to the workhorses08:04 — Zlatan takes the mic from Speed09:07 — Can Portugal actually win it?10:24 — Ronaldo's six World Cups and my pick to win11:22 — Brazil vs Morocco... the fun facts12:39 — Games to watch... Netherlands-Japan and more13:52 — The one cloud... Pulisic's calf14:25 — Wrap upThe Football Show is part of Break FC - Global Club & Community Come join the Global Club Break FC (@offricialbreakfc). This is a project from a place of love to the sport, would love your feedback!Watch the show - Check out our Youtube ChannelInstagramFacebookTikTok