Pulisic Under Fire, Messi’s Relief-Tears & Bellingham’s Masterclass | Unfiltered Soccer

Pulisic Under Fire, Messi’s Relief-Tears & Bellingham’s Masterclass | Unfiltered Soccer

Author: Landon Donovan, Tim Howard July 8, 2026 Duration: 1:13:07
It’s time for the World Cup quarterfinals! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Landon and Tim discuss if England and Jude Bellingham can get past Erling Haaland and Norway, what's going on with Alphonso Davies and Jesse Marsch in Canada, and if Messi and Argentina are lucky to have gotten past Egypt.   Plus, in our mailbag the guys dive into what went wrong with Christian Pulisic, whether or not Diego Luna would have made a difference in the Belgium game, and why Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright weren’t good subs for Flo Balogun.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim are LIVE during this summer’s tournament. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to feedback@unfilteredsoccer.com (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).  Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  FanDuel. With FanDuel's Super Sub, if your player is subbed out, your bet stays in. That's right, if your player leaves the match, your bet continues on with the substitute. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook app and place your bets today.  Walmart. Walmart plays on Saturdays. Who knew? Visit walmart.com/MLS  This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was engineered, edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp with support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editors are Kyle Curley and Finley Skelton.  00:00 Intro  1:52 – Argentina Eliminate Egypt  8:14 – Where is Alphonso Davies?  15:51 – Norway Shock Brazil  21:33 – Ronaldo’s Last International Match  29:56 – France vs Morocco Preview  34:00 – England Survive the Altitude  39:25 – Switzerland vs. Argentina  51:59 – Pulisic Under Fire  1:08:41 – What About Diego Luna?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s no substitute for insight earned on the pitch, and that’s exactly what you get on Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard. Each week, these two National Soccer Hall of Famers and former USMNT stalwarts break down the beautiful game with the kind of candor only lifelong competitors can offer. Their analysis spans the entire soccer landscape, from the tactical nuances of Major League Soccer and the relentless pace of the Premier League to the high-stakes drama of international tournaments building toward the 2026 World Cup in North America. This isn't just a recap show; it's a deep dive into the pivotal moments, controversial calls, and emerging narratives that define the sport week in and week out. Listening to this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in a private room with two legends who aren’t afraid to disagree, share behind-the-scenes perspectives, and follow every storyline into extra time. For fans who crave substance over soundbites, Landon and Tim deliver unfiltered conversation that’s as engaging and unpredictable as the sport itself.
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