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On this electrical dwell response episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast straight from Dallas, Texas, to interrupt down Spain’s masterclass 2-0 victory over France within the World Cup semifinals. The fellows dissect an astonishingly scientific Spanish efficiency that fully neutralized the French powerhouse, limiting them to zero photographs on the right track within the first half and a measly 0.3 XG over all the match. They consider the most important fallout of the end result, together with the tip of Didier Deschamps’ historic cycle as France supervisor, a devastating non-contact again harm to , and the way ’s unassuming brilliance persistently unhinged France’s protection.
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and England legend Ian Wright joins the present to share his emotional experiences touring throughout America in the course of the event and operating his grassroots Airbnb coaching experiences. Wrighty delivers pure leisure as he recounts a hilarious story of by chance headbutting a broadcast trailer wall whereas passionately watching Arsenal. Transitioning to elite tactical evaluation, the legendary ahead supplies a useful striker clinic for ‘s , laying out the precise micro-adjustments wanted to take fewer touches, tighten up motion contained in the field, and attain a world-class worldwide standing. He additionally weighs in on the controversy surrounding ‘s disallowed aim for Norway and fiercely defends from out-of-context post-match media spin.
Lastly, the hosts pivot to the remaining blockbuster semifinal fixture: a extremely anticipated, traditionally charged showdown between England and Argentina. Christian and Alexis debate England’s heavy reliance on Bellingham and , take a look at how Tottenham’s Cristian “Cuti” Romero transforms into an absolute beast when carrying his nationwide workforce colours, and analyze whether or not can management the tempo of the midfield. The episode wraps up with official rating predictions, debating whether or not ’s veteran squad will succumb to exhaustion or if the Three Lions will march into the ultimate.
Timestamps:
(00:00) — Spain Clamps Down France 2-0 within the Semifinals
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(04:00) — The Deschamps Period Ends: France’s Shotless Collapse & Saliba’s Again Harm
(13:22) — Participant of the Match & The Unassumingly Devastating Lamine Yamal
(22:16) — Particular Visitor Ian Wright: Emotional US Fan Tradition & Trailer Headbutts
(31:45) — Striker Clinic: Ian Wright’s Masterclass Recommendation for USMNT’s Folarin Balogun
(36:43) — The Haaland “Assault” Controversy & Defending Jude Bellingham from Media
(44:10) — Semifinal Powder Keg: England vs. Argentina Lineup Debates & Official Rating Predictions
#21 of Spain celebrates with teammates after changing a penalty to attain the workforce’s first aim in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Remaining match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Picture by Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA through Getty Photos)
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