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The USMNT is headed to the Round of 16, and Brian Dunseth joins Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros to break down everything from the Americans’ 2-0 win over Bosnia. What did Mauricio Pochettino get right? How should the U.S. prepare for Belgium after the Red Devils’ dramatic comeback against Senegal? We also discuss whether the Americans have what it takes to make an even deeper run at the World Cup.
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Elsewhere, England survived another scare thanks to Harry Kane‘s clutch performance against DR Congo. Is Kane the best striker in world football right now? We debate his place among the game’s elite while also examining Belgium’s strengths, weaknesses, and where the USMNT can exploit them in one of the biggest knockout matches in recent American soccer history.
Plus, we sit down with ROC Nation executives Michael Yormark and Fred Pena for an exclusive interview about the business of soccer, athlete representation, and the sport’s continued growth in the United States. We wrap up by previewing another exciting World Cup slate, including Switzerland vs. Algeria, Australia vs. Egypt, and Argentina vs. Cape Verde, with our predictions and players to watch.
Timestamps:
(1:00) — USMNT vs Bosnia recap & Belgium preview with Brian Dunseth
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(11:30) – Harry Kane proves his worth with heroics against DR Congo
(25:30) – Michael Yormark and Fred Pena join The Cooligans
(45:15) – Matchday preview
Malik Tillman #17 of the United States celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Maja Hitij – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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