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Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass get you ready for the USA's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay with Doyle's latest USMNT tactical session, a Football Manager 2026 simulation, and a full match preview. Plus, the crew recaps the opening day of the World Cup, including Mexico's historic win over South Africa and South Korea's comeback victory against Czechia, before looking ahead to Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina.
0:00 Intro
3:42 Three Big Things
8:30 Mexico vs. South Africa Recap
18:22 South Korea vs. Czechia Recap
23:20 Doyle's USMNT Tactical Session
27:50 Football Manager USA World Cup Simulation
34:37 USA vs. Paraguay Preview
51:06 Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina Preview
1:02:25 Lamine Yamal Is One of Us

The day has finally arrived and Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass give you all their fun soccer picks and predictions heading into the 2026 World Cup. They talk a little US and Canada with a special tactical breakdown from Doyle and a special World Cup simulation before the crew previews the first games of the tournament: Mexico against South Africa and a showdown between South Korea and Czechia.
0:00 Intro
4:53 1 Wish for this World Cup
9:36 The Tourney Favorites
15:40 The Dark Horses
22:00 Vibes SC Picks
26:26 Football Manager World Cup simulation
30:15 Talkin’ USMNT
35:57 Canada’s Prospects
40:07 Doyle’s Tactical Segment
43:52 Mexico vs. South Africa
53:15 South Korea vs. Czechia
59:55 Declan Rice Sunburn

David Gass and Matt Doyle are joined by Tom Bogert from California to preview the USMNT's opening match against Paraguay. Tom shares the latest from camp, while the group breaks down Paraguay, projects Mauricio Pochettino's lineup and discusses the biggest questions facing the U.S. ahead of its World Cup opener.
0:00 Revisiting the Last USMNT-Paraguay Matchup & Group Outlook
8:07 Tom Bogert's USMNT Camp Report & Musings
22:16 Projecting Pochettino's Starting XI
28:52 Breaking Down the Paraguay Matchup
37:31 Key Lineup Decisions
48:13 Final Expectations Before Kickoff
55:00 Canada and Mexico Talk

David Gass, Matt Doyle, Susannah Fuller and Tom Bogert go live from Soccer House in Chicago for a World Cup Golden Boot Draft, building their teams and predicting which stars will lead the tournament in goals. The group also discusses breakout candidates, tournament favorites, favorite World Cup memories and the fan cultures that make the tournament special.
Please note: This episode was recorded live at Soccer House in Chicago ahead of the World Cup. Audio quality may differ from our standard studio recordings.

The World Cup is almost here, and David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the biggest questions facing the U.S. and Canada before the tournament begins. From the USMNT's final tune-up against Germany to Canada's injury concerns and roster questions, the guys look at where both teams stand with the World Cup just around the corner. Finally, a look at MLS's growing presence on the global stage as players from across the league prepare to represent their countries at the World Cup.
0:00 World Cup Countdown & USMNT Expectations
9:47 Germany as the Final Test
17:38 Freese, Turner & the Goalkeeper Decision
23:30 Projecting Pochettino's Starting XI
29:02 The Striker Spot and Other Lineup Questions
36:09 World Cup Soccer Fandom Moment
41:19 Canada's World Cup Outlook
52:51 MLS at the World Cup