Futbol Americas: Left Foot Wright Foot for Haji

Gab Marcotti is joined by Don Hutchison to discuss all the fallout from the latest round of World Cup qualifiers including Italy edging closer to the playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The pair also how the likes of England, France, Argentina and Brazil are shaping up ahead of next years tournament and everything else going on in the world of football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Jeff Kassouf and Heather O'Reilly react to Trinity Rodman's injury vs Monterrey and break down how it will affect Emma Hayes' USWNT squad. Plus, the crew praise Christen Press for a brilliant career after the forward announced her retirement at the end of the seaon. Lianne Sanderson also joins the show to recap all the UEFA Women's Champions League action on Tuesday and Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew discusses the top 5 storylines from the past week of international break. They also preview Der Klassiker matchup coming up this Saturday with Archie Rhind-Tutt and Derek Rae. Lastly, the crew talks about who is most likely to win the 2026 World Cup as they dissect Shaka Hislop's power rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sebastian Salazar, Herculez Gomez, Kasey Keller, and Alejandro Bedoya react to the USMNT's 2-1 win over Australia as USMNT star Christian Pulisic was subbed off early with a potential knock. Plus, discussion of who will play the number 9 for the USMNT after Haji Wright's brace against Australia. Then, reaction to whether Matt Freese has earned the starting goalkeeper spot for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look back at the slate of European World Cup qualifiers including Thomas Tuchel's England qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Ronaldo's Portugal, Italy, & Spain all in action in World Cup qualifiers. Also, the panel discusses Barcelona's injury list after Robert Lewandowski was recently ruled out. And, Colin Udoh joins the show to talk African World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria head to the playoffs but Senegal, South Africa, & the Ivory Coast all punch their ticket to North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Dawson, James Olley and Mark Ogden debate whether Jude Bellingham can force his way back into England’s starting XI. Plus, Mark speaks about his trip to Gibraltar to watch New Caledonia and the guys look ahead to the return of the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to France's disappointing draw at Iceland in World Cup Qualifiers. Then, they break down quotes from Jurgen Klopp and Julian Nagelsmann who claim that Florian Wirtz will be fine at Liverpool despite a slow start. Also, a preview of Liverpool vs Manchester United, then discussions about Marcus Rashford and Chelsea's season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss why Spain, France & England are the current bookies favourites to win the World Cup in 2026 and discuss who would make a combined XI of the three sides. The guys also discuss Portugal’s late win over Ireland, Gianni Infantino’s political posturing & whether Jordan Pickford is a better goalkeeper for England than Gordon Banks.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look back at the European World Cup qualifiers including the Netherlands, Poland, & Denmark. Plus, Julien Laurens joins the guys to talk his top 10 players in Europe this season so far as well the flops. And, the panel discuss the latest on Kylian Mbappe's injury with France. And, more coverage of World Cup qualifiers all over the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew breaks down Erling Haaland's hat trick for Norway in a 5-0 win against Israel in UEFA World Cup qualifiers. Plus, the crew looks back at Brazil's 5-0 thrashing of South Korea in an international friendly, are Brazil one of the World Cup favorites? And, the panel is joined by the Futbol Americas group to talk USMNT after their 1-1 draw against Ecuador. Also, a look back at other World Cup qualifiers going on in CONCACAF & Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices