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#306 USMNT vs Belgium Round of 16 Preview | FIFA World Cup 2026

The World Cup knockouts have begun, and the USMNT have won their first knockout match at the World Cup since 2002. Is this World Cup already a success? Was Balogun’s red card a good call? What are the USMNT chances against a Belgium team that beat them 5-2 earlier this year? Logan and Jordan discuss it all. Then they look at the other Round of 32 matches and preview the Round of 16.  Note: This episode was recorded before and during the Australia vs Egypt match.  Follow the Show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesideshow\ [https://linktr.ee/statesideshow%5C] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

#305 USMNT vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Preview | FIFA World Cup 2026

The World Cup group stage is over and the USMNT have won their group and will move on to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.  First they talk about the USMNT’s last minute loss to Türkiye, before turning our attention to previewing the Round of 32 match.  Then they dive into the other matches of the group stage matches before looking at all of the Round of 32 matches and predict who will win.   Follow the Show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesideshow\ [https://linktr.ee/statesideshow%5C] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

#304 USMNT Win Group D | FIFA World Cup 2026

The World Cup continues and the USMNT have won their group after only two matches for the first time ever, and won the group for only the third time ever (1930, 2010 and 2026).  First they talk about the historic start for the USMNT, including scoring their most goals ever in the group stage.  Then they dive into the USMNT’s next opponents as the USMNT face Türkiye in the last game of the group stage. The USA have already won their group so who will they start in the match?  Jordan and Logan then discuss the rest of the World Cup action before looking ahead to the next slate of games.  Follow the Show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesideshow\ [https://linktr.ee/statesideshow%5C] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

#303 USMNT’s Historic Start | FIFA World Cup 2026

The World Cup kicked off and all three host nations are undefeated. Mexico kicked things off with a 2-0 victory over South Africa, Canada came back from behind to earn a 1-1 draw, and the USA thoroughly defeated Paraguay 4-1!  First they talk about the historic start for the USMNT, including Balogun becoming the first US player since 1930 to score more than one goal in a match, the most goals scored by the USMNT in a match and the highest margin of victory for the USMNT in a World Cup match since 1930.  Then they dive into the USMNT’s next opponents as the Socceroos beat Türkiye 2-0 thanks to a great defensive effort from the young goalkeeper Beach.  Jordan and Logan then discuss the rest of the World Cup action before looking ahead to the next slate of games.  Follow the Show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesideshow\ [https://linktr.ee/statesideshow%5C] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

#302 FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

The World Cup kicks off in less than 48 hours and Jordan and Logan are back to preview and predict what will happen!  First they talk about the build up to the World Cup including the merchandise in stores, McDonalds new collectible Cups with legend and current players, EA FC’s unofficial World Cup update, FIFA and Netflix partnering up for an official World Cup video game, and finally Europeans arriving and live tweeting their road trips.  Then they dive into the USMNT’s final roster, their warm-up friendly results, previewing their World Cup group while looking back at the last time they faced these opponents.  Jordan and Logan then share their picks for the rest of the groups, even into the knock out stages and eventually picking winners.  To wrap it all up, Logan and Jordan question if Mbappe and/or Messi can break Klose’s World Cup goal record this World Cup.  Follow the Show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesideshow\ [https://linktr.ee/statesideshow%5C] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]