The World Cup Is Here: FIFA's Secret "Quarters," Empty Seats & USA + Mexico's Opening Wins

Can Mexico's Azteca Altitude Stop England? Messi's Easy Path & World Cup Knockout Reactions.

Castro1021 and Konky are back as the 2026 World Cup hits the knockout stage — and the tournament just got real. The guys break down the fixture the whole world is waiting for: Mexico vs England in the Round of 16, from El Tri's undefeated, no-goals-conceded run to the Estadio Azteca altitude debate and whether England are really the favorites. They also dig into the referee controversy lighting up the tournament — why Jude Bellingham was sent off while Lionel Messi escaped without a card for a similar challenge — plus VAR inconsistency, Messi's road to the final, and the "is FIFA protecting the golden boy?" debate. From an honest take on USA soccer fan culture, to the viral story of German fan Freddy deactivating his account, to Messi's reported $15M "Spider-Man" commercial, the guys cover it all before filling out their World Cup bracket and calling their shot on a France vs Argentina final. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

World Cup Watch-Along with an Englishman — Messi vs Ronaldo, Can the USA Win It & Best World Cup Ever?

Castro1021 and Konky try something new: the first-ever TEN21 World Cup watch-along. They break down an England match live alongside special guest Tommy — an Englishman who's called Texas home for over a decade and runs vintage jersey brand London Calling Texas and indoor venue Crossbar Soccer & Beer. From an outsider's honest take on whether the USA is "there yet" in soccer, to the Harry Kane vs Erling Haaland striker debate, to the big one — should Cristiano Ronaldo chase 1,000 career goals before retiring, and is it finally time for Lionel Messi to walk away — the guys hit the storylines defining World Cup 2026. Plus: can the USMNT make a real run on home soil, why AI referees might be the best upgrade the tournament has ever seen, a studio-analyst roast nobody saw coming, and the case that this World Cup is quietly bringing the world together. A loose, funny, tequila-fueled hang that turned into one of the crew's favorite episodes yet. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The World Cup Is Here: FIFA's Secret "Quarters," Empty Seats & USA + Mexico's Opening Wins

The World Cup is officially here, and the TEN21 Podcast is breaking down everything from the opening matchdays. Castro1021 and Konky get into the hydration-break controversy turning soccer into four quarters, the empty-seat debate at a sold-out tournament, USA and Mexico's opening wins, Brazil's scare against Morocco, and the anonymous European creator going viral for road-tripping across America. Plus Raúl Jiménez's emotional goal dedicated to his late father, Canada's first World Cup point in 40 years, a national-team captain's visa drama at the border, and why the three host nations are neighbors rather than rivals — capped off with a round of Guess the Player by the Emojis. New episodes every Tuesday on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Pandora — now with video on the iHeart app. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Games with Names: Castro1021 on the Greatest World Cup Final Ever | Argentina vs. France 2022

Castro1021 is in studio! The streamer, influencer, and FIFA legend is with us to break down one of the greatest soccer matches of all time: The 2022 World Cup Final between Argentina and France.  (0:00) We kick things off. (1:00) Castro1021 joins us on the couch. (29:49) We go back to December 2022. (33:28) We breakdown these rosters. (49:10) We dive into the game. (59:48) We score the game.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

World Cup Hate Watching, Tim Payne's Overnight Fame, KSI Leaving the Sidemen & IShowSpeed's New World Cup Song.

Castro1021 and Konky react to the biggest stories around the 2026 World Cup: the viral “hate watching” trend, the New Zealand defender Tim Paine going from 4,700 to over 5 million followers overnight, KSI's rumored exit from the Sidemen, and IShowSpeed's new World Cup anthem landing on FIFA's official album. Plus an honest, heavier discussion on creators sharing deeply personal decisions online. New episodes every Tuesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.