Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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Group E Preview: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador Jun 03, 2026

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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 - Intro
1:02 - Germany Preview
3:51 - Curaçao Preview
5:37 - Ivory Coast Preview
6:47 - Ecuador Preview
8:24 - Match of the Group
8:41 - Alexi’s Picks

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Group D Preview: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye Jun 02, 2026

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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 - Intro
00:29 - USA Preview
2:02 - Paraguay Preview
3:40 - Australia Preview
4:43 - Türkiye Preview
6:29 - Match of the Group
7:59 - Alexi’s Picks

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FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Rank: Top 100 Players (10-1) Jun 01, 2026

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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 - Intro
1:22 - Player 10-7: Vitinha is the best midfielder in the world
3:13 - Pedi is too high!
4:16 - Ashraf Hakimi is the best defender in the world
5:13 - Vinicius Jr: Most pressure at the World Cup?
7:24 - Haaland should be HIGHER
9:32 - Michael Olise set for massive summer
11:38 - Harry Kane vs Erling Haaland
15:17 - Dembélé, France are LOADED
17:55 - Lamine Yamal vs Kylian Mbappé

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Group C Preview: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti Jun 01, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into the LOADED Group C up next! Heavyweight Brazil will battle Morocco for the top of the group. But don’t count out Scott McTominay and the Scots either. What is the latest on Neymar’s health? Can Vini Jr carry Brazil to a World Cup 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

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Brazil Preview
5:48 - Morocco Preview
7:27 - Scotland Preview
8:47 - Haiti Preview
9:40 - Match of the Group
11:30 - Alexi’s Picks

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LIVE post-match reaction to the USA's 3-2 win vs Senegal May 31, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, the pair react to the USA’s exciting 3-2 win over Senegal. Christian Pulisic and Sergiño Dest got on the scoresheet early before Folarin Balogun provided the winner in the 2nd half. Alexi and Mosse discuss their biggest takeaways from the match, who performed the best, some surprises in the starting XI and more. After, we look ahead to the USA’s final friendly before the World Cup vs Germany and discuss the state of the team as we approach this summer’s tournament. We wrap up the show breaking down Mexico’s friendly win over Australia and reacting to PSG taking home their 2nd straight UCL title over Arsenal and Toluca topping Tigres to take home the CONCACAF Champions Cup title.

Presented by Zillow #Zillow Reaction to USA's 3-2 win over Senegal: (1:55)
Tim Ream named USA captain for World Cup: (20:02)
Looking ahead to the USA's friendly vs Germany: (23:00)
Mexico tops Australia in pre-World Cup friendly: (28:32)
PSG claim 2nd straight UCL title over Arsenal: (33:06)
Toluca wins CONCACAF Champions Cup: (42:08)

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Group B Preview: Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland May 31, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse continue their World Cup Previews, this time diving into co-host Canada’s group, Group B. Will the Swiss, lead by Granit Xhaka, make another run? Are we worried about Alphonso Davies' health? 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 Intro
1:04 - Canada Preview
2:49 - Bosnia & Herzegovina Preview
4:00 - Qatar Preview
5:21 - Switzerland Preview
6:10 - Match of the Group
6:50 - Alexi’s Picks

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Group A Preview: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia May 30, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have your covered with everything you need to know about Group A. What is the outlook for co-hosts, Mexico? Will Son and South Korea top the group? 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 Intro
1:15 - Mexico Preview
3:20 - South Africa Preview
4:00 - South Korea Preview
5:33 - Czechia Preview
6:26 - Match of the Group
7:10 - Alexi’s Picks

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2026 FIFA World Cup™ superlatives, Mauricio Pochettino to AC Milan, UCL final preview and more May 29, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! We open today’s show discussing the recent news that USA manager Mauricio Pochettino has been in contact with AC Milan to potentially join the Italian side after the coming World Cup. Was the hire a mistake from the beginning or should USA fans have known this was bound to be a short-term relationship? After, Alexi and Mosse break down Chris Richards and Crystal Palace winning the UEFA Conference League, the Champions League final this weekend between Arsenal and PSG, and the all Liga MX CONCACAF Champions Cup final as well. Then, the pair jump into superlatives for the World Cup this summer: who is going to win the Golden Boot and Golden Ball, their hottest takes entering the tournament, who is this year’s dark horse and much more. In #AskAlexi, we discuss how Alexi would approach managing the USA team and then break down Jesse Marsch’s contract extension with the Canadian national team. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse react to Tom Brady and Zlatan Ibrahimović’s one-on-one sit down. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Mauricio Pochettino linked to AC Milan (2:04)
Arsenal and PSG meet in UCL final (10:20)
World Cup Superlatives: Golden Boot (13:53)
World Cup Superlatives: Golden Ball (16:55)
World Cup Superlatives: Most fun Group Stage match (18:16)
World Cup Superlatives: Dark horse of the tournament (20:06)
World Cup Superlatives: USA player that will surprise fans (21:52)
World Cup Superlatives: Hottest take (24:10)
World Cup Superlatives: Final predictions (27:27)
#AskAlexi: How would Alexi coach the USA team (30:00)
One for the Road: Tom Brady and Zlatan (38:33)

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USA 2026 FIFA World Cup LIVE Roster Reaction Show May 27, 2026

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USA Coach Mauricio Pochettino has released the 26 man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Join us LIVE for our U.S Roster Reaction Show with Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden & David Mosse Presented by @Zillow #Zillow

0:00 - Intro
3:38 - Did Pochettino make the right call not personally reaching out to every player that missed the cut?
6:25 - Goalkeepers: Historic day for MLS
8:45 - Defenders: Back Three vs Back Four
15:58 - Midfielders: Did Pochettino bring enough depth?
23:07 - Bigger Snub: Tanner Tessmann or Diego Luna?
28:27 - Forwards: Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright are on FIRE
29:23 - STILL not worried about Christian Pulisic?
34:38 - Alexi's Projected USMNT Starting XI
36:45 - Stu's Projected USMNT Starting XI

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Zlatan Ibrahimović x Tom Brady | GOATS on GREATNESS May 26, 2026

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In this exclusive conversation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Tom Brady and Zlatan Ibrahimović reflect on their legendary career paths, the relentless mental toughness required to sustain excellence, and how they channeled an insatiable drive to stay at the top for decades. They also dive deep into leadership styles and the anatomy of iconic moments, like Zlatan's infamous bicycle kick. Plus, Tom Brady shares his firsthand advice with Zlatan on transitioning from the pitch to the FOX Sports analyst desk.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:00 Becoming Zlatan
9:38 Tom Brady’s Path
16:14 Mental Toughness
21:42 The Infamous Bicycle Kick
25:42 Leadership & Anger
30:45 Never Satisfied
36:54 World Cup Prep
43:16 The GOAT Mindset
50:51 Zero Distractions
57:59 Analyzing Fandom
1:06:17 Brady’s Advice For Zlatan

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