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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 42 MIN

WORLD CUP DAY 26: Ronaldo out and Balogun can't save USA

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So, it turns out Folarin Balogun didn't make a difference anyway. USA produced a dismal - and maybe distracted - display against a brilliant Belgium side, losing 4-1 to crash out of the tournament and mean that we have no co-hosts left. Peter Rutzler and James Gheerbrant join Tom Clarke to discuss that match and also Spain's win against Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo bowing out of the World Cup but does the blame for Portugal's failings actually lay at the feet of manager Roberto Martinez? Has he wasted another golden generation? In part two Tom catches up with Paul Hirst in the Argentina camp to hear about their preparation for Egypt and asks if there is a scenario where Messi might be rested? All the guests also reveal where they were to watch England's remarkable win against Mexico.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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