Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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Post-Match Reaction To Mexico's 2-0 Win Over South Africa & Previewing USA vs Paraguay Jun 12, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here with an episode of State of the Union! We react to Mexico’s win over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones found the back of the net and three players saw red. After breaking down El Tri’s big win, Alexi shares his experience of being with Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the FOX set as we set sail on this summer of soccer. To end the show, Alexi and Mosse preview the USA’s opening match vs Paraguay and what the team should expect as they begin a World Cup on home soil. Presented by Zillow #Zillow

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:50 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Here!
1:50 Mexico Def. South Africa, 2-0
4:45 Mexico's Red Card In 90'
7:30 Takeaways from Mexico vs South Africa
9:00 Alexi's On Set Thierry Henry & Zlatan Ibrahimovic
11:15 USA vs Paraguay Preview
17:00 Outro

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Group L Preview: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama Jun 10, 2026

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We have done it! Alexi and Mosse preview the final group featuring Harry Kane and England, Luka Modrićand Croatia, Antoine Semenyo and Ghana, and Panama lead by Aníbal Godoy. Tune in to the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off tomorrow on FOX!

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0:00 - Intro
1:25 - England Preview
3:56 - Croatia Preview
5:19 - Ghana Preview
6:42 - Panama Preview
8:05 - Match of the Group
9:16 - Alexi’s Picks

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Group K Preview: Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo, Uzbekistan Jun 09, 2026

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Ronaldo! Luis Díaz! Group K is LOADED. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse continue their dive into each World Cup group, this time featuring DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia and Portugal. 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

0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Portugal Preview
4:17 - DR Congo Preview
5:50 - Uzbekistan Preview
7:08 - Colombia Preview
9:55 - Match of the Group
10:34 - Alexi’s Picks

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Group J Preview: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan Jun 08, 2026

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Here. Comes. Lionel Messi! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse Break down the defending champions, Argentina, alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. What can we expect from Marcel Sabitzer and Austria? 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

0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Argentina Preview
4:55 - Algeria Preview
5:40 - Austria Preview
6:41 - Jordan Preview
7:12 - Match of the Group
8:01 - Alexi’s Picks

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Group I Preview: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway Jun 07, 2026

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The GROUP OF DEATH! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into Group I featuring the co-favorites, France. This is a star studded affair as well with Norway’s Erling Haaland, France’s Kylian Mbappé, and Senegal’s Sadio Mane taking the stage. 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

0:00 - Intro
1:12 - France Preview
5:35 - Senegal Preview
7:09 - Iraq Preview
8:01 - Norway Preview
10:20 - Match of the Group
10:48 - Alexi’s Picks

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LIVE post-match reaction to the USA's 2-1 loss vs Germany Jun 07, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We react to the USA’s hard fought 2-1 loss to Germany which was the States’ last warm up match before the World Cup kicks off. Alexi and Mosse discuss the USA’s strong performance despite the loss, break down the starting XI and whether or not it was the same starters we will see in the opening match vs Paraguay, react to news regarding Chris Richards’ availability for the USA’s opener, and debate if we saw one of the great USA goals of all-time from Jedi Robinson. After breaking down the USA-Germany match, Alexi and Mosse provide updates on friendlies from the other countries in Group D, Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. To end the show, Alexi gives some words of encouragement for the USA players as we get closer and closer to the start of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Presented by Zillow #Zillow

USA-Germany match recap: 3:36
Was this the USA's starting XI for the World Cup opener?: 6:53
Jedi Robinson's GOLAZO: 12:33
Final thoughts on loss to Germany: 19:11
Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye friendly recap: 24:00
Alexi's words of encouragement for the USA players: 31:16

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Group H Preview: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay Jun 06, 2026

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Your defending Euro Champions, Spain, and Group H are up next as we roll through our World Cup previews. Alexi Lalas get you set for the tournament looking at Federico Valverde and Uruguay, Salem Al-Dawsari and Saudi Arabia alongside debutants Cape Verde. Will Lamine Yamal lead Spain to a title? 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

0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Spain Preview
4:42 - Cape Verde Preview
6:22 - Saudi Arabia Preview
8:24 - Uruguay Preview
11:22 - Match of the Group
12:02 - Alexi’s Picks

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Group G Preview: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand Jun 05, 2026

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Group G is up next as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse preview every group at the World Cup. Will Kevin De Bruyne and Belgium bring the magic and go on a run? What do the guys expect from Mohamed Salah and Egypt? 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

0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Belgium Preview
3:39 - Egypt Preview
4:53 - Iran Preview
7:15 - New Zealand Preview
8:21 - Match of the Group
8:54 - Alexi’s Picks

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FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Roundtable: Host Country Legends Jun 04, 2026

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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 Intro
1:46 - Chicharito on Mexico’s “soap opera” soccer identity
2:50 - Dwayne De Rosario on Canada's “relentless” soccer identity
3:42 - USA’s “diverse” soccer identity
4:36 - Alexi Lalas ‘Mexico plays like assholes’
5:27 - Chicharito on USA’s style of play
7:08 - Dwayne De Rosario on playing the "privileged" USMNT
7:57 - 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 Cup
13:00 - Turning Canada into a soccer country
15:30 - The Legacy of the 1994 FIFA World Cup
17:05 - The Impact of MLS on the host nations
20:00 - MLS and the Mexican Player
22:09 - MLS vs the Canadian Premier League
24:10 - How can MLS & Liga MX compete against EPL, Bundesliga, Serie A?
28:42 - The Lionel Messi effect
30:34 - “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 play
42:40 - The most ANGRY Alexi ever got in a Mexico match
43:40 - The beauty of the El Tri fan base
45:00 - Prediction: Jesse Marsch & Canada to the KNOCKOUT ROUND?!
47:57 - Prediction: Mexico and the Quinto Partido
52:20 - Prediction: USA = Quarterfinals or BUST?

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Group F Preview: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia Jun 04, 2026

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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!

Presented by @Zillow #Zillow

0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Netherlands Preview
4:08 - Japan Preview
6:39 - Sweden Preview
8:22 - Tunisia Preview
9:36 - Match of the Group
10:22 - Alexi’s Picks

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