The BEST & WORST Moments From The 2026 World Cup

The BEST & WORST Moments From The 2026 World Cup

July 24, 2026 Duration: 19:15
We had our second LIVE show at House of GOAL to reflect on the World Cup, and with special guest Ryan Tolmich, we handed out our 2026 World Cup superlatives! We discussed who was the Player of the Tournament, which superstar disappointed the most, who had the most electric fanbase, which was the best host city, the biggest flop of the tournament and more. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Christian Pulisic, Portugal, Cape Verde and Scotland, the squad gave their picks for the best, worst and funniest moments from the tournament. Let us know who you think was the BEST player at the 2026 World Cup in the comments, and make sure to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss any Rondo debates! #worldcup #fifa #messi #ronaldo #pulisic #usmnt #soccer #football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Will We See A First-Time World Cup Winner In 2026? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:47
The 2026 World Cup knockout stages are here, and the favorites are starting to separate themselves from the rest 👀🏆 But could this be the year a country wins the World Cup for the very first time? From Portugal and the N…
Is This The Greatest USMNT Team Ever? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:20
The USMNT is off to a perfect start at the 2026 World Cup... so it's time to ask the big question 👀🇺🇸 Is this actually the greatest USMNT we've ever seen? From Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun leading the attack to…
The Haters Were WRONG About The World Cup In America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:48
The 2026 World Cup is in full swing, and after the incredible energy from the first few matches, packed stadiums, and European fans being blown away by the atmosphere in America, has the tournament proven the doubters wr…
Will 2026 Be The Most Important World Cup In U.S. History? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:19
The 2026 World Cup is finally here, but can it actually live up to the last tournament hosted in the United States? 👀🇺🇸 The squad looks back at the legacy of the 1994 World Cup and debates whether 2026 has what it takes…
Is Portugal Better Without Ronaldo At The 2026 World Cup? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:12
The World Cup is getting closer and this week the squad came with some REAL hot takes 👀From the idea that Cristiano Ronaldo potentially makes Portugal worse, to whether the World Cup is actually BETTER being hosted in th…
Drafting the BEST World Cup 2026 Players [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:52
The World Cup is getting closer and this week the squad went head-to-head in the ultimate 7-a-side World Cup draft 🏆Using a 2-3-1 formation, we drafted teams made up entirely of players heading to the 2026 World Cup to s…
Ranking All 48 World Cup 2026 Teams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:32
Who’s going to win the World Cup? We might know. We all know who won’t. This thing is hard to predict, but we have 48 teams and a bunch of ideas. Surely, there are some favorites: Spain, Argentina, France. But then there…
What Does It Take to Win a World Cup? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:34
What does it actually take to win a World Cup? 👀 Every four years, the same countries seem to be in the mix while everyone else is left chasing. Is it just about having the best players, or is there something bigger behi…
Is America Ruining World Soccer? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:26
Is soccer becoming too American? 👀 With FIFA officially confirming the first-ever halftime show for the 2026 World Cup Final, the debate around the “Americanization” of football has only gotten louder. Coldplay’s Chris M…
Landon Donovan: Can Small Soccer Clubs Compete in 2026? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:27
This week, The Rondo boys breakdown how to beat billionaire soccer clubs with USMNT legend and strategic advisor to English League One club Lincoln City, Landon Donovan. Can small soccer clubs can truly compete against t…