Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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LIVE Reaction to Spain’s 4-0 Win and Looking ahead to Messi’s Chase for History Jun 21, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we discuss Lamine Yamal’s return to Spain’s starting lineup leading to a 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia and Belgium dragging to another draw, this time against Iran. After breaking down those matches, Alexi and Mosse preview tomorrow’s slate which will see Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all take the field and the question is very simple: is Leo Messi going to become the all-time leading scorer in Men’s FIFA World Cup™ history?

Presented by Zillow #Zillow 4:05: Belgium and Iran draw
7:15: Spain and Yamal dominate Saudi Arabia
11:18: Is Lionel Messi about to make history?
13:17: Kylian Mbappé and France take the stage
14:21: Erling Haaland and Norway face Senegal
17:02: Alexi's Moment of the Day

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LIVE Reaction to the Netherlands Rout of Sweden and Germany’s Comeback Victory Jun 21, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today we discuss the Netherlands 5-1 rout of Sweden and Germany’s last gasp winner against the Ivory Coast and Alexi and Mosse debate if either of those European giants have the look of actual World Cup winners. We then discuss Curaçao getting a very surprising draw against Ecuador that saw their goalkeeper make an astonishing 15 saves. We then get out our last thoughts about the USA’s victory over Australia and what Mauricio Pochettino will do with the squad knowing that the group is already secured. Finally, we look ahead to the next slate of matches before Alexi dives into his Moment of the Day.

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2:30: Netherlands blow out Sweden
4:22: Germany just top Ivory Coast
6:42: Ecuador draws with Curaçao
10:18: Final thoughts on the USA's win vs Australia
21:36: Previewing the next slate of matches
27:12: Alexi's Moment of the Day

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LIVE Reaction to the USA Clinching the Top Spot in Group D Jun 20, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! For the first time since 2010 in a men’s FIFA World Cup, the USA has won its group! A 2-0 US win over Australia coupled with a 1-0 Paraguay win over Türkiye meant that the USA has topped Group D after just two matches. Alexi and Mosse break down everything from the win over the Socceroos: what players stood out the most, who was their man of the match, how do you juggle having this much time before the first knockout stage match and more.

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1:33: Reacting to the USA defeating Australia & winning Group D
21:02: Paraguay eliminates Türkiye
23:50: Brazil win 3-0 over Haiti
26:05: Morocco tops Scotland 1-0
27:02: Previewing the next slate of matches
29:21: Alexi's Moment of the Day

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LIVE Reaction to Mexico Clinching Group A and Previewing the USA vs Australia Jun 19, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we react to Mexico’s win over South Korea which clinched them the top spot in Group A, the first time of the tournament to win a group. We react to Switzerland’s big win over Bosnia & Herzegovina as well as Canada’s 6-0 rout of Qatar. After, Alexi and Mosse do a deep dive on the coming USA vs Australia match and what they expect to see from the two leaders of Group D. We discuss more news surrounding Christian Pulisic as it is seeming less and less certain he will see the pitch. We wrap up the show previewing the rest of tomorrow’s matches including both Brazil and Morocco being back in action and finish with Alexi’s Moment of the Day.

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4:16; Mexico clinches Group A with win over South Korea
7:35: Canada hammers Qatar
10:24: Switzerland's big win
11:52: Previewing the USA vs Australia
21:31: Previewing the next slate of matches
24:38: Alexi's Moment of the Day

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LIVE Reaction to Harry Kane’s Brace, Portugal’s Cristiano Problem & Alexi’s Power Rankings Jun 18, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start the show by recapping England’s exciting 4-2 win over Croatia that saw Harry Kane bag a brace before touching on Portugal’s shocking 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Alexi and Mosse discuss if Portugal have a Cristiano Ronaldo problem and how the team should handle the situation going forward. We then touch on Colombia and Ghana’s wins before getting to the latest with Christian Pulisic and Alexi’s power rankings!

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3:35: England cruise past Croatia
7:29: Portugal draw with DR Congo
11:51: Colombia take down Uzbekistan
13:33: Ghana beats Panama at the death
15:04: Is it time to worry about Pulisic's health?
19:30: Alexi's Power Rankings
22:13: Previewing the next slate of matches
27:25: Alexi's Moment of the Day

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LIVE Reaction to Messi’s hat trick, Mbappé’s brace, and Haaland’s debut Jun 17, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start where else but with Lionel Messi’s first ever World Cup hat trick in Argentina's win over Algeria. With his three goals he moved into a tie with Miroslav Klose for the most goals in men’s FIFA world cup history. He was far from the only superstar to shine today though, as Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland scored two goals apiece in wins for France and Norway. After, Alexi and Mosse react to comments from USA manager Mauricio Pochettino about the state of American soccer before previewing the next slate of matches that will see Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal make their tournament debut alongside Harry Kane and England.

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1;10: Lionel Messi's historic hat trick
4:13: Kylian Mbappé scores a brace in France win
7:31: Erling Haaland's FIFA World Cup™ debut
10:12: Reacting to Mauricio Pochettino's recent comments
14:04: Previewing the next slate of games
16:30: Alexi's Moment of the Day

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LIVE Reaction to Spain's SHOCKING draw vs. Cape Verde and previewing Messi, Mbappé and Haaland Jun 16, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We begin the show discussing the shocking scoreless draw between Spain and Cape Verde. Alexi and Mosse break down everything from a match that will go down as one of the most surprising results in World Cup history. After, we discuss the rest of the days games that saw Belgium-Egypt, Saudi-Arabia and Iran-New Zealand all draw as well. After, we look ahead to the next slate of games that will see Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland and all play and Alexi and Mosse predict if will see one of them break the all-time World Cup goals record.

Presented by Zillow #Zillow 0:54: Alexi's appearance on After Hours with James Corden
2:45: Spain's shocking draw with Cape Verde
7:47: Belgium-Egypt recap
9:33: Saudi Arabia-Uruguay recap
10:50: Iran-New Zealand recap
12:28: Previewing Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland's upcoming games
19:36: Will Messi or Mbappé break the all-time World Cup goals record?
22:40: Alexi's moment of the day

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LIVE Reaction to the Netherlands-Japan thriller, Germany’s blowout and more Jun 15, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we break down the thrilling 2-2 draw between the Netherlands and Japan and the electric atmosphere that the match brought with it. After, Alexi and Mosse discuss Germany’s 7-1 romp over Curaçao and if Die Mannschaft are back to their imposing best, and to wrap up the review, we recap the Ivory Coast grabbing three late points from Ecuador. Looking ahead to the next slate of matches, Alexi and Mosse debate if Spain are bound for another dynastic run like in the early 2010s and we finish the show with Alexi showing some love to Curaçao for earning their first ever FIFA World Cup™ goal.

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1:52: Netherlands and Japan's thrilling match
5:05: Germany dominate Curaçao
8:34: Ivory Coast get late winner vs Ecuador
10:41: Are Spain about to start another dynasty?
13:58: Saudi Arabia-Uruguay preview
15;27: Iran-New Zealand preview
16:56: Belgium-Egypt
18:33: Alexi's Moment of the Day

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LIVE Reaction to Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco and more Jun 14, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today we react to Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco and why Mosse was so disappointed by the result. After, we break down the rest of the matches of the day including Scotland getting a massive three points over Haiti and Australia upsetting Türkiye 2-0 setting up a huge match with the USA for first place in Group D. 24 hours later Alexi and Mosse reflect on the USA’s amazing win over Paraguay and what it could mean for the rest of the tournament. To end the show, Alexi and Mosse lookahead to the next slate of matches including the Netherlands taking on Japan and Germany getting their campaign started.

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2:28: Brazil-Morocco recap
9:00: Haiti-Scotland recap
11:46: Qatar-Switzerland recap
14:04: Australia-Türkiye recap
19:42: Reflecting on the USA's big win
27:00: Previewing the next slate of games
31:00: Alexi's Moment of the Day

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LIVE Reaction to the USA's 4-1 victory over Paraguay Jun 13, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We break down and react to the USA’s massive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Folarin Balogun bagged a brace, Christian Pulisic was everywhere, the midfield was dominant and Gio Reyna capped off the evening with an outside of the boot worldie. Alexi and Mosse discuss where this match ranks in the history of the USA at the World Cup and Alexi describes what it was like being in the building for the event. After, we touch on Canada’s draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina and look forward to the coming matches including Brazil vs Morocco.

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1:33: USA defeats Paraguay 4-1
5:46: Folarin Balogun bags a brace
10:51: Alexi and Mosse pick their men of the match
13:34: South Korea-Czechia recap
14:20: Canada-Bosnia & Herzegovina recap
16:13: Looking ahead to the next matches

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