Messi's Hat Trick, Pulisic Injury Drama, World Cup Bets & Mexico-South Korea Preview

Messi's Hat Trick, Pulisic Injury Drama, World Cup Bets & Mexico-South Korea Preview

Author: Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco June 17, 2026 Duration: 52:27
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Lionel Messi's hat trick in Argentina's opening World Cup win and debate whether Messi, Kylian Mbappé or Erling Haaland had the most impressive performance of the tournament so far. The guys also discuss Christian Pulisic's calf injury and whether Mauricio Pochettino should risk him against Australia. Later, Ben Fawkes joins the show for another World Cup betting segment featuring USA-Australia, England-Croatia and Mexico-South Korea before the boys preview a huge slate of matches, including whether Mexico can seize control of their group.

Think of the most passionate, opinionated, and funny conversation you might overhear at a soccer bar, then bottle that energy. That’s essentially what you get with The Cooligans. This isn't your typical sports analysis show buried in tactical diagrams and spreadsheets. Instead, hosts Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco-both working stand-up comics from New York-apply their comedic lens to the global game. They’re here for the drama, the bizarre headlines, and the pure, unadulterated chaos that makes football so compelling. Each episode feels like hanging out with two of your most knowledgeable yet hilarious friends, dissecting the weekend's most outrageous moments with sharp wit and relentless jokes. The focus is firmly on entertainment, offering a refreshing and laugh-out-loud alternative to more serious commentary. Tuning into this podcast means setting aside the dry recap for a celebration of the sport's inherent silliness and spectacle. Released twice weekly, it’s your regular dose of humor to counterbalance the on-field tension, proving that the beautiful game is even better when you’re not afraid to laugh at it.
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