Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

With the world’s eyes on North America, icons Alexi Lalas (USA), Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez (Mexico) and Dwayne De Rosario (Canada) come together to break down the host nations' identity and expectations in 2026 - debating the role each country’s professional leagues have with their national teams, the "Quinto Partido" curse and which CONCACAF giant will be the first to truly conquer the world’s game.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro1:46 -  Chicharito on Mexico’s “soap opera” soccer identity2:50 - Dwayne De Rosario on Canada's “relentless” soccer identity3:42 - USA’s “diverse” soccer identity4:36 - Alexi Lalas ‘Mexico plays like assholes’5:27 - Chicharito on USA’s style of play7:08 - Dwayne De Rosario on playing the "privileged" USMNT7:57 - Chicharito’s favorite moments playing the U.S.10:13 - Dwayne De Rosario’s favorite moments playing the U.S.11:09 - The Impact of Hosting a FIFA World Cup13:00 - Turning Canada into a soccer country15:30 - The Legacy of the 1994 FIFA World Cup17:05 - The Impact of MLS on the host nations20:00 - MLS and the Mexican Player22:09 - MLS vs the Canadian Premier League24:10 - How can MLS & Liga MX compete against EPL, Bundesliga, Serie A?28:42 - The Lionel Messi effect30:34 - “We still need to fight each other”31:31 - Will Mexico, Canada or the U.S. win a World Cup first?33:45 - Are the expectations on Mexico fair?37:47 - Will Canada rise to higher expectations?40:47 - Criticism of Mexico's style of play42:40 - The most ANGRY Alexi ever got in a Mexico match43:40 - The beauty of the El Tri fan base45:00 - Prediction: Jesse Marsch & Canada to the KNOCKOUT ROUND?!47:57 - Prediction: Mexico and the Quinto Partido52:20 - Prediction: USA = Quarterfinals or BUST?
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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse keep on rolling with their group preview series, this time breaking down Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia and Group F! Are the guys worried about Japan’s injuries? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX!

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0:00 - Intro1:18 - Netherlands Preview4:08 - Japan Preview6:39 - Sweden Preview8:22 - Tunisia Preview9:36 - Match of the Group10:22 - Alexi’s Picks
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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into Group E featuring four-time champions, Germany! The duo dives into everything you need to know including Alexi’s surprising group picks. Is Moisés Caicedo and Ecuador set for a deep run? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow

Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:02  - Germany Preview3:51 - Curaçao Preview5:37 - Ivory Coast Preview6:47 - Ecuador Preview8:24 - Match of the Group8:41 - Alexi’s Picks
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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have reached the United States of America’s group, Group D, in their series previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The duo focuses on the USA’s opponents starting with Paraguay. What makes Miguel Almirón and company dangerous? Same for Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız & Türkiye?  Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow

Chapters:0:00 - Intro00:29 - USA Preview2:02 - Paraguay Preview3:40 - Australia Preview4:43 - Türkiye Preview6:29 - Match of the Group7:59 - Alexi’s Picks
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The finale is here! Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, and Maurice Edu reveal the best of the best in the FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Rank. From Mbappé and Haaland to Vinícius Jr. and Kane, who is the best player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

0:00 - Intro1:22 - Player 10-7: Vitinha is the best midfielder in the world3:13 - Pedi is too high!4:16 - Ashraf Hakimi is the best defender in the world5:13 - Vinicius Jr: Most pressure at the World Cup?7:24 - Haaland should be HIGHER9:32 - Michael Olise set for massive summer11:38 - Harry Kane vs Erling Haaland15:17  - Dembélé, France are LOADED17:55 - Lamine Yamal vs Kylian Mbappé
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