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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 44 MIN

USMNT World Cup Reality Check, FIFA Red Card Controversy, WNBA Hot Takes & Kavitha Davidson

from SportsWrap with Jason Page · host Jason Page, Sam Yarnell, Kavitha Davidson

The United States' World Cup run came to an end with a 4-1 loss to Belgium, but what is the real takeaway from the tournament? On this edition of SportsWrap, Jason Page breaks down the USMNT's elimination, explains why blaming FIFA's controversial reversal of Folarin Balogun's suspension misses the bigger picture, and discusses what this World Cup means for the future of soccer in America. Jason argues that the United States simply ran into a superior Belgian squad and pushes back against claims that politics or FIFA's disciplinary decision played a role in the result. He also examines how the tournament helped grow interest in soccer across the country and why this generation of American players may be the most skilled the nation has ever produced. Also in today's show: ⚽ Sam Yarnell joins Jason to discuss the United States' World Cup exit and what comes next for the USMNT. 🎙️ Emmy Award-winning journalist Kavitha Davidson stops by to discuss the biggest stories in sports and the intersection of sports, culture, and media. 🏀 Jason debuts "Hot Take Tuesday" with a bold WNBA prediction involving Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. 🎾 The latest from Wimbledon. ⚾ A Major League Baseball story that flew under the radar over the weekend. Plus much more from around the world of sports. Subscribe to SportsWrap w/Jason Page for independent sports commentary, interviews, analysis, and discussions that go beyond the headlines. SportsWrap w/Jason Page airs across the United States & Canada on over 270 affiliates.Check your local listings for time and schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Jason Page breaks down the United States' World Cup exit against Belgium and explains why FIFA's controversial Balogun decision had nothing to do with the outcome. Plus, Sam Yarnell joins the show, Kavitha Davidson discusses the biggest stories in sports, and Jason delivers a headline-grabbing WNBA Hot Take Tuesday.

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