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The knockout rounds are here, and it's win or go home for the USMNT. David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the United States' Round of 32 showdown with Bosnia and Herzegovina, looking at the tactical matchup, expected starting XI, impact substitutes and what Mauricio Pochettino's side must do to keep its World Cup dream alive. Plus, they discuss the U.S.'s path through the knockout bracket and why this could be a defining moment for the program.
0:00 Intro
3:49 Group Stage Takeaways & The Knockout Path
8:42 What Does USMNT Success Look Like?
11:39 Handling the Pressure
13:58 Scouting Bosnia & Herzegovina
21:36 USMNT Predicted XI & Tactical Keys
28:35 Potential Impact Substitutes
31:50 The Goalkeeper Decision
35:37 Final Thoughts
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The race for the Round of 32 is nearly complete. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Eric Krakauer discuss Cape Verde making history by reaching the knockout stage in its World Cup debut, Senegal keeping its hopes alive, and Norway's outlook heading into the knockout rounds. Then they preview Portugal vs. Colombia and break down the decisive finales in Groups J and L.
0:00 Intro
2:16 3 Big Things
10:19 Belgium & Egypt Advance, Iran Still Alive
24:44 Cape Verde Makes History, Uruguay Falls Short
42:41 Senegal Survives, Norway Eyes Knockouts
50:30 England, Croatia & Ghana: Group L Scenarios
56:32 Portugal vs. Colombia: Winner Takes Group K?
1:07:46 Algeria & Austria Battle for Group J Position
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The World Cup group stage is nearing its conclusion as the Round of 32 begins to take shape. David Gass, Michele Giannone and Eric Krakauer break down the USMNT's group stage finale, Ecuador's dramatic push into the knockout rounds, the Netherlands winning Group F and the biggest storylines from Groups D, E and F. Plus, they look ahead to the decisive matches that will complete the knockout bracket.
0:00 Intro
3:02 3 Big Things
10:43 USMNT Wraps Up Group Stage
28:01 Netherlands Wins Group F
39:27 Ecuador Reaches the Knockout Round
58:28 Mbappé vs. Haaland for Group I
1:04:43 Can Senegal Reach the Knockout Round?
1:07:24 Bielsa & Uruguay Drama
1:18:31 Group G Comes Down to the Wire
1:24:07 Level Up: Belgium's Fernandez-Pardo
1:29:44 Cape Verde's World Cup Magic
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The USMNT's group stage ends with a dramatic 3-2 loss to Türkiye, but the focus quickly shifts to the knockout rounds. David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle break down Mauricio Pochettino's heavily rotated lineup, the performances of the USMNT's depth players, Christian Pulisic's return, and what the result means heading into a Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Plus, the crew looks ahead to the knockout bracket and explains why there's still plenty of reason for optimism despite the late defeat.
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Vini Jr. leads Brazil to the top of Group C, Canada reaches the knockout rounds despite defeat, and South Africa celebrates a historic World Cup moment. Jordan Angeli, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the biggest results from the day, including Mexico's perfect group stage, before previewing the USMNT's decisive Group D finale against Türkiye. Plus, the crew breaks down the knockout scenarios in Groups E and F as the race for the Round of 32 comes down to the final matchday, and Sky Sports' Sam Obaseki joins the show.
0:00 Intro
3:57 Three Big Things
8:33 South Africa Makes History
16:01 Mexico Finishes a Perfect Group Stage
21:43 Canada Advances Despite Defeat
32:23 Vini Jr. Leads Brazil, Morocco Advances & Scotland Stays Alive
47:08 Group E Preview: Ivory Coast, Ecuador & Curaçao Battle for Knockout Berths
53:32 Group F Preview: Japan, Netherlands & Sweden Fight for First Place
55:57 USMNT Faces Türkiye; Paraguay & Australia Battle for Survival
1:02:17 Sky Sports' Sam Obaseki Joins the Show
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Cristiano Ronaldo makes more history, England falls flat and Croatia keeps its World Cup hopes alive. David Gass, Jordan Angeli and Michele Giannone break down the biggest stories from Matchday 13 before previewing a decisive day of simultaneous group finales. Canada faces a win-and-in showdown with Switzerland, Brazil and Morocco battle for Group C positioning, and the race for second place behind Mexico goes down to the final matchday.
0:00 Intro
4:10 How Teams Advance & Knockout Projections
18:58 Portugal, Ronaldo Roll Past Uzbekistan
23:40 Colombia Defeats DR Congo
33:30 England Frustrated by Ghana
42:39 Croatia Keeps Hopes Alive vs. Panama
46:11 Canada vs. Switzerland: Win and In?
58:41 Brazil and Morocco Battle for Group C
1:05:00 Mexico Wraps Up Group A Play
1:11:16 South Korea vs. South Africa Preview
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The USMNT has already secured first place in Group D, and David Gass and Matt Doyle discuss the growing buzz around the team, the rising attention on the World Cup and what comes next against Türkiye. With the knockout rounds looming, how much should Mauricio Pochettino rotate? The guys break down the latest on Christian Pulisic, Cristian Roldan and the yellow-card situation, look ahead to potential Round of 32 opponents and discuss what's next for Folarin Balogun after a breakout World Cup performance.
0:00 Intro
3:17 USMNT Tops Group D, World Cup Buzz & TV Ratings
8:17 Folarin Balogun Transfer Talk & World Cup Rise
14:41 Christian Pulisic, Cristian Roldan and Defenders
19:35 USMNT Midfield Decisions vs. Türkiye
24:35 Why USA vs. Türkiye Still Matters
28:52 USMNT Round of 32 Opponents & Knockout Path
32:25 Knockout Stage Preview & Final Thoughts
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David Gass welcomes Gotham FC President Of Soccer Operations Yael Averbuch West to the show! Gotham FC are preparing to face-off against Kansas City Current in the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup in Columbus, OH on June 26. Yael and David talk about managing the volume of cup competitions to play in, building NWSL rosters in 2026 without the college draft, the function of the HIP Rule, building the necessary infrastructure for the women’s game and the future of the sport as Yael sees fit.
Producer’s Note: This interview was recorded on May 27, 2026.
00:26 - Preparing for the 2026 Challenge Cup and other title challenges
02:31 - Playing in new markets and preparing for incoming expansion teams
08:32 - Building rosters without the College Draft
11:19 - Learning from the 2024 Season and the “Super Team"
14:06 - The Future of Youth Development of the Women’s Game and Academies
17:41 - The High Impact Player rule and it’s impact on roster construction
21:18 - Personal opinions on future roster construction decisions
22:53 - Big picture thoughts on the future of the NWSL and the Women’s Game
26:37 - Emotions when players are called into National Teams
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Lionel Messi made history for Argentina, Algeria kept its World Cup hopes alive and France booked its place in the knockout rounds on Day 12 of the tournament. David Gass, Jordan Angeli and Matt Doyle break down all the action before turning their attention to Day 13, where Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face mounting pressure, England takes on Ghana, Colombia meets DR Congo and Croatia looks to bounce back against Panama.
0:00 Intro
1:53 3 Big Things
13:18 Messi Makes History Against Austria
18:46 Algeria Still Alive
24:37 Weather Delays, France Advances
31:30 Haaland, Norway Hold Off Senegal
40:50 North American Update: Canada's Ismaël Koné
46:25 Ronaldo and Portugal Face Uzbekistan
52:36 Colombia Showdown with DR Congo
1:01:30 England Battles Ghana
1:03:24 Croatia Looks to Bounce Back Against Panama
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Spain finally found their scoring touch against Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde continued their stunning World Cup run, and Belgium stumbled again as the drama ramped up on Day 11 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. David Gass, Jordan Angeli, and Michele Giannone break down all the biggest stories from the day, project the USMNT lineup for its showdown with Türkiye, welcome Volair Shabila to discuss Iraq's tournament, and look ahead to another loaded slate of matches featuring Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland.
0:00 Intro
3:45 Three Big Things
10:34 Spain & Lamine Yamal Shine vs. Saudi Arabia
18:05 Cape Verde's Dream Run Continues
26:13 Belgium Stumbles Again
31:26 Egypt Earns First World Cup Win
38:32 Projecting the USMNT XI vs. Türkiye
43:00 FM Tactics Board: Balogun
45:20 Volair Shabila on Iraq's Rise
56:25 Messi Returns as Argentina Face Austria
1:02:49 Ranking France's Best Kits
1:08:19 Senegal Faces Must-Win Match
1:13:06 Nightcap: Jordan vs. Algeria
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David Gass and Michele Giannone are back talking about all the action from Day 10, including a rout by the Netherlands against Sweden, Germany punching its ticket to the next round against Ivory Coast and a historic scoreless draw between Curaçao and Ecuador. The pair plays another game of Buy or Sell this time looking at the Mexico, Canada and the USA and look ahead to a pressure-filled day as everyone on Day 11 is sitting one point.
0:00 Intro
2:55 Buy or Sell: North American Edition
13:30 Netherlands Rout Sweden
20:26 Japan Tops Tunisia With Four Goals
25:52 Germany Edges Ivory Coast To Advance
38:48 Curaçao and Ecuador Stalemate
50:10 Spain Looks to Bounce Back Against Saudi Arabia
54:45 Uruguay Battles Cape Verde
58:47 Belgium Faces Iran
1:02:22 New Zealand vs. Egypt
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The United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! David Gass and Michele Giannone are back to discuss Alex Freeman’s breakout performance and look ahead to the USA’s last group game and beyond. Plus, Paraguay earns a dramatic victory despite playing down a man, Türkiye faces mounting frustration, Morocco holds off Scotland, Brazil cruises to another win, and Sweden strengthens its position in Group C. The guys also look ahead to key Matchday 11 matchups, including Germany vs. Ivory Coast and Ecuador's must-win showdown with Curaçao.
0:00 Intro
2:06 USMNT Clinches Group D
12:30 Alex Freeman's Breakout
18:00 Pochettino's Lineup Decisions & Future
22:48 Paraguay Wins Despite Red Card
29:56 Türkiye's World Cup Frustration
36:27 What's Next for Australia and Paraguay?
39:24 Morocco Survives Scotland Test
43:04 Brazil Wins, But Raphinha Concern Looms
48:05 The World Cup's Physical Demands
50:12 Sweden vs. Netherlands Breakdown
55:11 Tunisia and Japan Wrap Up Matchday 10
57:45 Germany vs. Ivory Coast Preview
1:01:52 Ecuador's Must-Win Against Curaçao
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The United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle react to the USMNT's 2-0 win over Australia, discuss Mauricio Pochettino's impact on the program, break down big performances from Alex Freeman, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, and examine what Christian Pulisic's absence revealed about the depth of this squad. Plus, the crew debates just how far this U.S. team can go at the World Cup.
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It’s all about Concacaf at the 2026 FIFA World Cup today. David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle break down Mexico securing a spot in the knockout round with a win over South Korea and Canada's historic 6-0 victory over Qatar behind a Jonathan David hat trick. Then the crew previews a pivotal Group D showdown as the United States takes on Australia in Seattle with major knockout-round implications. Plus, a look at the other games today including Scotland vs. Morocco, Brazil under pressure against Haiti, and Türkiye vs. Paraguay.
0:00 Intro
4:08 3 Big Things
12:41 Mexico Advances Against South Korea
25:56 Canada Drops Six on Qatar
36:00 Johan Manzambi and the Group B Outlook
39:32 Golden Boot Race Update
42:40 USMNT vs. Australia in Seattle
54:40 Favorite USMNT Kits of All Time
1:00:05 Scotland vs. Morocco Showdown
1:05:19 Brazil Under Pressure vs. Haiti
1:10:25 Türkiye vs. Paraguay Clash
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Matchday 1 is complete, and Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle play a round of Buy or Sell on the biggest teams, players and storylines from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They break down England's statement win behind Harry Kane, Portugal's frustrating draw with DR Congo, Panama's disappointing start and Colombia's victory over Uzbekistan. The duo also checks in on Christian Pulisic and the latest from USMNT camp before looking ahead to pivotal second matches for Canada and Mexico, with Edson Álvarez, Gilberto Mora and El Tri aiming to take another step toward the knockout rounds.
0:00 Intro + Buy or Sell: England, France & Ronaldo
12:50 DR Congo Earn Historic Point, Portugal Frustrate
20:14 Harry Kane Leads England's Statement Win
29:23 Panama's Disappointing Start
34:44 Colombia Gets the Job Done
45:22 Christian Pulisic and the USMNT Update
52:04 Czechia-South Africa & Switzerland-Bosnia Preview
55:13 Canada Hosts Qatar at BC Place
59:19 Mexico, Edson Álvarez & Gilberto Mora
1:06:40 The Tournament's Biggest Tactical Trends
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The USMNT opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic win over Paraguay, but a much tougher challenge awaits against Australia.
David Gass and Matt Doyle break down what made the U.S. performance against Paraguay so convincing, whether that level can be replicated against stronger opposition, and how the Americans match up with the Socceroos. The guys discuss Australia's impressive win over Turkey, the threat posed by Nestory Irankunda and Australia's transition attack, Christian Pulisic's fitness, lineup questions, tactical adjustments, and what could be one of the best atmospheres of the tournament in Seattle.
0:00 Intro
2:47 Revisiting Paraguay: The Performance, Process & Opportunity
11:17 Breaking Down Australia's Win Over Turkey & The Matchup
18:17 USMNT vs. Australia Tactical Battles
21:45 USMNT Starting XI & Christian Pulisic Update
24:32 Game Management, Tyler Adams & In-Game Adjustments
29:19 Group Scenarios, Seattle Atmosphere & What's at Stake
31:40 Australia's Underdog Mentality & Final Thoughts
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Day 6 dazzled at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the stars took center stage. Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down Kylian Mbappé's record-breaking performance for France, Erling Haaland's standout World Cup debut for Norway and another milestone moment from Lionel Messi as Argentina opened its campaign. Then the crew looks ahead to another huge day of action, including England and Harry Kane's showdown with Croatia, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's tournament debut, Colombia's clash with Uzbekistan and what Cyle Larin's role could mean for Canada moving forward.
0:00 Three Big Things
8:47 Mbappé Breaks Another Record
19:01 Haaland's World Cup Arrival
27:24 Messi Hits Another Milestone
37:00 Jordan Pushes Austria to the Limit
43:05 Golden Boot Race Update
46:33 What Is Cyle Larin's Role for Canada?
50:14 Portugal and Ronaldo Against DR Congo
56:54 England vs. Croatia Preview
1:05:07 Ghana and Panama Meet in Toronto
1:07:56 Colombia Faces Uzbekistan
1:13:25 Closing Thoughts
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David Gass welcomes Utah Royals head coach Jimmy Coenraets to the show today! The Royals are 2nd in the NWSL table at the summer break and lined up as a contender for the NWSL Shield. Gass and Coenraets chat about maintaining belief as the team was being built, recruitment strategy, the changes European coaches experience when moving to the NWSL and how Utah will approach the 2nd half of the NWSL season.
00:34 - Managing emotions as the Royals are gelling as a cohesive and winning team
01:38 - Managing the belief that Utah will get there one day in past seasons
03:48 - Biggest differences experienced between the Belgian League and the NWSL
07:06 - The impacts of Narumi Miura and Ana Tejada
10:27 - Building the new attacking core
12:03 - Activities during the extended summer break
15:11 - Player recruiting strategy in the NWSL
17:45 - Utah’s development pipeline
21:40 - Setting goals for the 2nd half of the NWSL season
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Cape Verde delivers the shock of the 2026 World Cup by taking points off Spain, while Belgium and Egypt share the spoils and Saudi Arabia frustrates Uruguay and New Zealand and Iran with a wild match to cap off the night. Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass break it all down from a day of draws at the World Cup.
Attention turns to France and Argentina as two of the tournament favorites begin their World Cup campaigns. Will France vs. Senegal deliver? Can Erling Haaland lead Norway on the game's biggest stage? And after one of the most remarkable qualifying journeys in recent memory, Iraq finally gets its World Cup moment.
Plus, a stop in Lawrence, Kansas, Doyle's tactical breakdown on Lionel Messi and a discussion about who replaces César Montes at center back for Mexico.
0:00 Intro
2:15 Three Big Things
5:53 Tunisia Hires Hervé Renard & England Injury News
13:23 Cape Verde Stuns Spain
19:40 Saudi Arabia Frustrates Uruguay
25:55 Lukaku Rescues Belgium Against Egypt
32:10 Iran vs. New Zealand Delivers MLS After Dark Vibes
39:00 Algeria Finds a Home in Kansas
47:05 Who Replaces César Montes for Mexico?
49:50 South Korea's Hot Mic Controversy
52:05 France vs. Senegal Preview
56:29 Erling Haaland's World Cup Debut
1:00:12 Doyle’s Tactics Session: Argentina’s Messi System
1:02:30 Argentina Opens Against Algeria
1:05:18 Austria vs. Jordan Nightcap
1:07:17 Cape Verde’s GOAT Celebration
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Day 5 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered more drama as Tunisia fired its coach, Japan and the Netherlands played one of the matches of the tournament and Germany put seven past Curaçao. Susannah Fuller and David Gass break down all the action from Groups E and F, including Sweden's red-hot attack and Ivory Coast's late win over Ecuador. Then Flo Lloyd-Hughes (The Cutback) joins the show to discuss the tournament so far, England's outlook, Harry Kane and the day's upcoming matches, including Spain vs. Cape Verde, Belgium vs. Egypt, Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia and Iran vs. New Zealand.
0:00 Intro
2:28 Three Big Things
7:39 Breaking News: Tunisia Fires Coach
13:12 Gyökeres-Isak Partnership Powers Sweden
18:11 Germany Scores Seven, Curaçao Gets Its Moment
23:43 Japan and Netherlands Deliver a Classic
30:18 Ivory Coast Strikes Late
36:49 Top 5 Kit Matchups
48:38 Flo Lloyd-Hughes on England, Harry Kane and the World Cup
1:06:46 Mexico's Unofficial Mascot: Merlin
1:08:41 Uruguay Faces Saudi Arabia
1:11:44 Spain Enters the Tournament
1:14:28 Belgium Meets Egypt
1:19:09 New Zealand Faces a Big Challenge
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