USMNT's World Cup Dream Ends in Humbling Loss to Belgium | World Cup Round of 16 Reaction & Analysis (Soccer 7/6)

USMNT's World Cup Dream Ends in Humbling Loss to Belgium | World Cup Round of 16 Reaction & Analysis (Soccer 7/6)

Author: CBS Sports July 7, 2026 Duration: 36:05
The USMNT's 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a disappointing end after a lifeless 4-1 Round of 16 defeat to Belgium. Mauricio Pochettino's side was second best from start to finish, raising serious questions about the team's progress, mentality, and ability to compete with the world's elite.Poppy Miller, Charlie Davies, Tony Meola, and Marcelo Balboa break down what went wrong, from Poch's lineup and in-game decisions to the performances that defined the night. The crew also discuss the lifting of Folarin Balogun's suspension, hand out player ratings, debate who should wear the captain's armband going forward, and ask whether there are any positives to take from the USMNT's 2026 World Cup campaign.Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠For all the latest in sportsbook reviews and promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/

Every week, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola get together for a conversation that feels like pulling up a chair at the pub with friends who just happen to have lived the professional soccer life. Their Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network Podcast is built on that unique perspective, offering analysis that’s as informed by their own experiences on the pitch as it is by the current headlines. The core of the discussion always circles back to the USMNT-its roster decisions, its performances, and its long-term trajectory-but the scope of the show is deliberately broader. You’ll hear them dig into the rhythms of MLS, the drama of the UEFA Champions League, and the journeys of Americans Abroad, all while assessing the overall health and growth of soccer stateside. This isn’t a dry recap of scores; it’s a lively, often opinionated, and deeply knowledgeable take on the stories that matter. Listening to this podcast means getting a blend of technical breakdown, historical context, and the kind of candid debate that can only come from former pros who are still deeply embedded in the game’s ecosystem. They call it what they want, and what results is an essential weekly check-in for any fan invested in where American soccer is and where it’s headed next.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network Podcast
Podcast Episodes
USMNT Transfer Rumors + Pochettino Extension Talks (Soccer 6/28) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:36
Call It What You Want brings you the latest news and analysis from around the USMNT camp as part of 48 Nations, CBS Sports Golazo Network's comprehensive coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.With the knockout rounds under…