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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Mauricio Pochettino’s problem to American followers: “Why not us?” With the already by means of to the knockout rounds, the fellows debate whether or not the US can really win the World Cup and break down what would wish to occur for Pochettino’s aspect to make a really historic run. Has the mentality round American soccer modified endlessly, or are expectations getting uncontrolled?
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Subsequent, The Cooligans rejoice one of many tales of the event as battle to a shocking draw because of ‘s unbelievable 15-save efficiency—essentially the most ever recorded in a 90-minute World Cup match. With nonetheless left to play, Christian and Alexis ask whether or not the Caribbean nation can full one of many best Cinderella tales in World Cup historical past and attain the knockout rounds towards all odds.
To wrap up the present, the fellows react to the ‘ emphatic 5-1 dismantling of and debate whether or not the Dutch have overtaken the remainder of the sector as World Cup favorites. Additionally they focus on ‘s snug win over , ‘s dramatic late winner towards Ivory Coast, Miguel Almirón’s controversial crimson card and ‘s battle with because the group stage drama continues to accentuate.
Timestamps:
(1:30) — Why not us? Can USA win the World Cup?
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(20:00) – Curacao seize beautiful draw: can they make knockout rounds?
(29:30) – Netherlands new World Cup favorites?
(36:00) – Reacting to different large weekend matches
Mauricio Pochettino, Head Coach of the US, celebrates after the crew’s victory within the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photograph by Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA by way of Getty Photographs)
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