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The knockout stage is here, and it’s time for the biggest test yet. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the USMNT‘s Round of 32 clash against Bosnia & Herzegovina, reveal their expected starting XIs, and debate which American player is under the most pressure. Will Christian Pulisic finally deliver his signature World Cup moment? Can Matt Freese prove he belongs? Plus, the guys make their final score predictions and highlight the Bosnian players who could spoil the Americans’ tournament.
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Germany‘s World Cup nightmare continues. After another shocking knockout exit, the boys ask why one of international soccer’s greatest powers hasn’t won a World Cup knockout match in over a decade. They also react to Brazil surviving Japan thanks to a dramatic late winner and discuss whether Carlo Ancelotti is quietly building a team capable of lifting the trophy. Plus, Morocco sends the Netherlands home on penalties, raising the question: has the gap between Europe’s traditional powers and the rest of the world officially disappeared?
To close out the show, Christian and Alexis preview another massive day of Round of 16 action, breaking down France vs. Sweden, Mexico vs. Ecuador, and England vs. Congo. Which favorites are in danger, which underdogs are ready to make history, and who will be moving one step closer to World Cup glory?
Timestamps:
(1:30) — USMNT vs Bosnia preview
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(20:30) – Germany’s bad World Cup form continues after upset loss to Paraguay
(30:00) – Brazil advance after late stoppage time winner
(36:00) – Morocco oust Netherlands in PKs (44:00) – Matchday preview
This combination of file photos created on June 30, 2026, Bosnia-Herzegovina’s forward #11 Edin Dzeko in Zenica on March 31, 2026 (L); and USA’s forward #10 Christian Pulisic in Al-Rayyan on November 21, 2022. The USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina will meet in a 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara on July 1, 2026. (Photo by Elvis BARUKCIC and Patrick T. FALLON / AFP via Getty Images)
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