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The wait is finally over - North America’s summer of football kicks off on Thursday. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by Home Depot.

In our first show, we preview the tournament's opening games: Mexico v South Africa and South Korea vs Czechia. We'll tell you the players to watch, the key battles, and all of the off the pitch fun with the fans. We'll also recap some of the biggest headlines on day one, hear your World Cup predictions, take on Rog in Morning Cupdate vs the Night cup, and share some of the best viral clips from European fans sampling the cultural delights the United States have to offer!

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Chris Richards joins Rog for the second part of their conversation to talk about what it was like winning the FA Cup with Crystal Palace, playing with Marc Guéhi and Eberechi Eze, and becoming a leader on the national team after winning silverware with his club. Plus, what success looks like heading into the tournament this summer for the U.S. Men’s squad, and what he would tell his younger self about the future that lies ahead. Presented by Bank of America.

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In the final Cup of Cups preview episode, presented by Camarena, Rog and Rory dive into Groups K and L, home to some of the tournament's biggest storylines. Can Cristiano Ronaldo still help Portugal chase glory, or is he now holding back one of the most talented squads? Will Thomas Tuchel become the tournament's biggest scapegoat after England's controversial selections? Which of Uzbekistan, Panama, Ghana, and DR Congo has what it takes to make a surprise run? Plus, Rory explains why Colombia could be headed for an earlier exit than many expect and both share their picks to lift the trophy this summer.

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Chris Richards joins Rog for part one of a two-part conversation, discussing growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, turning down college to pursue a professional career in Europe, and playing for Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace. Plus, his dream to inspire the next generation of U.S. talent and his closest teammates on the national team. Presented by Bank of America.

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The fifth Cup of Cups Preview, Presented by Camarena, continues with Rog and Rory Smith discussing Groups I and J. Can Kylian Mbappe’s France and their wealth of talent make another run to the final despite a packed group including Senegal, Norway and Iraq? In Group J, Lionel Messi returns with Argentina and a load of familiar faces, but can lightning strike twice for the South American side? Plus, Algeria’s own Zidane and Austria’s revamped Wunderteam. 

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The fourth Cup of Cups Preview, Presented by Camarena, continues on as Rog and Rory Smith dive into Groups G and H. Can Spain’s stacked squad and Lamine Yamal’s superhero rise make them the team to beat? Will Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay turn elite talent into a real run, or will the tension around his demanding approach prove too much? In Group G, can Belgium squeeze one more campaign out of the remnants of its golden generation, and can Mo Salah finally lead Egypt to a long-awaited breakthrough? Plus, Cape Verde’s remarkable debut, Iran’s complicated road, and New Zealand’s underdog story.

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Clint Dempsey joins Rog to analyze the US’s 2-1 loss to Germany in what was both teams’ final friendly match before the tournament kicks off. Dempsey breaks down which players saw their stock rise, the importance of Pulisic having another great outing, and the biggest positive takeaways from the game. Dempsey then dives into what the team’s greatest vulnerabilities are, before revealing his starting 11 and predictions for the Americans this summer.

The Deuce, Presented By Allstate

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The third Cup of Cups Preview, presented by Camarena, rolls on as Rog and Rory dive into Groups E and F. Can Germany shake off the ghosts of back-to-back group-stage exits and rediscover their tournament pedigree under Julian Nagelsmann? Will Ecuador announce itself on the global stage? In Group F, the Netherlands prepare to bring their famous orange army to America but are the Dutch balanced enough to win it all? Plus, why a more audacious Japan squad may surprise, and how Sweden's strikers gives them an distinct advantage in International competition.

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Ricardo Pepi joins Rog to discuss the battle to become the US's starting striker, missing the roster in 2022, and how he's found his form this season at PSV. Plus, Pepi reflects on his recent performance against Senegal, his on-field connection with Christian Pulisic, and shares the story of how he found out he made the US roster. Presented by Michelob ULTRA.

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The second Cup of Cups Preview, Presented by Camarena, continues with Rog and Rory Smith discussing Groups A and B. Can Mexico navigate a tricky Group A that includes South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia, and finally win a knockout game after years of heartbreak? In Group B, Jesse Marsch’s revenge tour continues as Canada look to make a deep run, and can Granit Xhaka’s Switzerland produce enough offensive firepower? Plus, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Edin Dzeko, aka the Balkan LeBron, and Qatar are back after hosting in 2022.

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