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In this high-energy live reaction episode of The Cooligans , Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast live from a remarkably humid Miami to break down Spain's dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals. The guys dissect an unpredictable game of two halves that saw a cagey opening explode into a chaotic, vibe-driven second period. They analyze Belgium's impressive defe...

In this energetic live reaction episode of The Cooligans broadcasting straight from a venue in Boston, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros deliver immediate analysis following France’s clinical 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals. The guys break down a complete, poised, and deeply unified French squad that currently looks a notch above tournament heavyweights like England an...

In this emotional and packed episode of Cooligans Daily Live , Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the devastating aftermath of the USMNT's early exit from the World Cup following a crushing defeat against Belgium. The guys dive deep into the mixed post-match reactions from the squad, parsing Christian Pulisic’s controversial, nonchalant injury comments against Tim Ream’s raw, tearfu...

The USMNT's World Cup run comes to a crashing, embarrassing halt after a 4-1 dismantling by Belgium in the Round of 16. Hosts Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros try to process a complete tactical and fundamental capitulation on home soil. Despite winning the possession battle with 57%, the Americans looked paralyzed by fear and completely disconnected on the pitch. This allowed a heavily rotat...

The Iberian Derby did not disappoint as Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring you an immediate live reaction to Spain's dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16. La Roja's impenetrable defense locked down yet another opponent, extending their incredible clean-sheet streak and booking a spot in the quarterfinals. The hosts heavily criticize Portugal manager Roberto Mar...

The USMNT finds itself at the center of unprecedented World Cup drama as Folarin Balogun's red card suspension from the Bosnia and Herzegovina match is overturned, making him fully available to face Belgium. Hosts Christian and Alexis dissect the shocking reports indicating that Donald Trump personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to intervene , prompting a highly critical social media r...

Welcome back to Cooligans Daily Live! With America’s 250th birthday right around the corner, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros are back in the studio to dissect the biggest storylines of the 2026 World Cup. The major talking point is the USMNT's upcoming massive Round of 16 clash against Belgium. The guys dive deep into how Mauricio Pochettino should handle the devastating absence of Folarin...

The USMNT is headed to the Round of 16, and Brian Dunseth joins Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros to break down everything from the Americans' 2-0 win over Bosnia. What did Mauricio Pochettino get right? How should the U.S. prepare for Belgium after the Red Devils' dramatic comeback against Senegal? We also discuss whether the Americans have what it takes to make an even deeper run at the Wor...

The USMNT keeps its World Cup dream alive! Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the Americans' 2-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina to book a place in the Round of 16, where Belgium awaits. Joined by Taylor Twellman, the guys break down Malik Tillman's brilliant technical display and spectacular free-kick goal, explain why Tyler Adams remains the heartbeat of this team, and debate whet...

The USMNT's biggest match of the tournament is here. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the Round of 32 showdown against Bosnia & Herzegovina, discussing the tactical keys to victory, how Bosnia is likely to approach the match, and what Mauricio Pochettino's side must do to reach the quarterfinals. The guys also make their final predictions before saying goodbye to Washington Post s...

The knockout stage is here, and it's time for the biggest test yet. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the USMNT's Round of 32 clash against Bosnia & Herzegovina, reveal their expected starting XIs, and debate which American player is under the most pressure. Will Christian Pulisic finally deliver his signature World Cup moment? Can Matt Freese prove he belongs? Plus, the guys make the...

Canada has officially made history. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Canada's first-ever World Cup knockout victory, debate whether Jesse Marsch has already exceeded expectations, and ask if this magical run can continue against the winner of Netherlands vs. Morocco. They also grade Marsch's tournament so far and discuss what this moment means for Canadian soccer moving forward. The...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Colombia's hard-fought 0-0 draw with Portugal, a result that secures first place in the group for Los Cafeteros while leaving Portugal searching for answers ahead of the knockout rounds. The guys break down the biggest moments from the match and discuss why Colombia continues to look like one of the tournament's most balanced teams heading into the R...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to France's emphatic 4-1 win over Norway to clinch the top spot in Group I. Even without facing Norway at full strength, Les Bleus looked every bit like one of the tournament favorites as they controlled the match from start to finish. The guys break down France's dominant display and discuss what it means heading into the knockout rounds. Next, Th...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview one of the marquee matches of the World Cup group stage as France and Norway battle for the top spot in the group. Can Erling Haaland and Norway pull off a statement win against one of the tournament favorites, or will Kylian Mbappé once again steal the spotlight? The guys break down the key matchups, debate which superstar will have the bigger impact...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT's 3-2 defeat to Türkiye in their final World Cup group-stage match. With knockout-round qualification already secured, the guys debate whether fans should be concerned by the loss or simply chalk it up to squad rotation and experimentation. They break down the biggest moments from the match and explain why Sebastian Berhalter earned their P...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Brazil's impressive 3-0 victory over Scotland and another standout performance from Vinícius Jr., who became the first Brazilian since 2002 to score in every group-stage match of a World Cup. The guys discuss whether Carlo Ancelotti has Brazil heating up at exactly the right time and what Neymar's return could mean for the Seleção heading into the kn...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show with six spicy World Cup predictions that could either make them look like geniuses or get them roasted by fans. Alexis predicts that Canada will fail to beat Switzerland, Kylian Mbappé will break the World Cup scoring record and England will advance despite failing to hit top gear. Christian counters with bold calls of his own, including Ca...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to another historic milestone for Lionel Messi as he becomes the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. The guys debate whether Messi still needs another World Cup title to put the GOAT debate to bed once and for all, and whether Kylian Mbappé—already with 16 World Cup goals at age 27—has a realistic chance of chasing down Messi's record before t...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show with six spicy World Cup takes, headlined by the belief that Mauricio Pochettino has permanently changed soccer in America. The guys discuss how the USMNT's success and Pochettino's mentality have altered expectations around the national team and share several other bold predictions and overreactions from an unforgettable tournament so far....

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Mauricio Pochettino's challenge to American fans: "Why not us?" With the USMNT already through to the knockout rounds, the guys debate whether the United States can actually win the World Cup and break down what would need to happen for Pochettino's side to make a truly historic run. Has the mentality around American soccer changed forever, or are ex...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to the USMNT's 2-0 victory over Australia that officially sends the Americans to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CBS Sports analyst Taylor Twellman joins the show to break down the performance and explain why expectations have now changed for Mauricio Pochettino's side. Taylor shares why he believes it's "quarterfinals or bust" for...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros are joined by former USMNT defender Jimmy Conrad to preview the United States' crucial World Cup clash with Australia. The crew breaks down the keys to the match, debates whether Christian Pulisic should risk playing with his calf injury and discusses who could step in if the captain is unavailable. They also analyze what tactical approach Australia is likely...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the United States' crucial World Cup showdown with Australia and reveal their ideal starting XI for Mauricio Pochettino's side. The guys discuss which USMNT players need to raise their level, highlight the Australian stars capable of causing problems, and give their predictions for one of the biggest matches of the group stage as the Americans look to...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Lionel Messi's historic hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory and discuss what it means for his final World Cup. With Messi now tied for the most World Cup goals ever, the guys debate who had the best opening performance of the tournament: Messi, Kylian Mbappé or Erling Haaland. They also discuss Christian Pulisic's calf injury and whether Mauricio Po...