World Cup Knockouts Preview and Predictions

ESPN FC is up late to react to a very dramatic day in the World Cup knockout rounds. Japan put up a fight against Brazil, but the 5-time champions found a winner late in stoppage time. Germany got knocked out by Paraguay, but not without some VAR drama late. What's gone wrong with the once dominant soccer powerhouse? The Netherlands and Morocco also went to stoppage time after a stoppage time goal. This World Cup keeps giving and giving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Brazil's dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in the Round of 32. They then go on to discuss some of the biggest stories in World Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC morning crew break down Canada's Round of 32 win over South Africa before looking ahead to some of the big matchups taking place on Monday, including Netherlands and Morocco as well as Germany and Paraguay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is live after the conclusion of South Africa vs. Canada. The Maple Leafs scored late to advance to the last 16. They'll play the winner of Netherlands vs. Morocco. Will their journey end next round? Next, we react to what Carlos Queiroz and Jose Mourinho said about the idea of a 48-team World Cup. Will it dilute the product? Later, Don Hutchison and Mark Ogden reveal their teams of the group stage for the 2026 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to the latest action in the final round of the World Cup Group Stage as Portugal finish second in their group, while Messi and Kane break records. The crew previews the path's for Portugal, England, Argentina and Brazil and give their full predictions for the World Cup Knockouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look back at the last day of group play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup including England topping Group L with a win over Panama. Plus, Colombia top Group K by holding Ronaldo's Portugal to a 0-0 draw. Also, Messi gets his tournament-leading 6th goal coming on as a substitute in a 3-1 win over Jordan, plus Austria and Algeria both go through with some last minute drama. And, the Round of 32 field is set, the guys make their predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is live early to react to Ousmane Dembélé's hat trick last night and Spain sending Uruguay home. Later we look ahead to a packed Saturday slate at the World Cup. We close the show with the panel making their predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew break down the final day action of Group I, with France, Norway, and Senegal all advancing to the knockout stages. Plus, Spain beats Uruguay 1-0 and a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia keeps Cape Verde's World Cup dreams alive. Plus, a look ahead to the final day of group stage action tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to the United States' loss to Türkiye last night, but ask what the proper reaction is considering they had already won their group. Then, a reaction to Germany's loss to Ecuador as Ecuador advance to the knockout stage. Also, previews of Norway vs France and Uruguay vs Spain, and predictions for all of Friday's games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is live from Inglewood right after the United States drew in heartbreaking fashion to Türkiye. Did the US take their foot off the gas? Next, we react to all the other matches of the day before looking ahead to the confirmed Round of 32 matches. Later, Ilkay Gundogan joins the shot to react to Manchester City's record deal for Elliot Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices