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Atlanta Soccer Tonight with Jason Longshore and Jarrett Smith discussing the USMNT at the World Cup this summer. The good, the bad, what's next, and more.

Atlanta Soccer Tonight merges with The Intersection and Noel White joins the show as the World Cup excitement is heating up. In the first segment, Jason breaks down Argentina's incredible comeback to make the quarterfinals. In the second segment, Jason and Noel wonder if Messi is finally winning over America. Are Americans finally understanding Messi's greatness? Plus, what were the three things that made Jason smile? Could Norway upset England?

Brazil is out. Neymar is done with the national team, in tears, after a stoppage time penalty in a 2-1 loss to Norway. Jason breaks down Ancelotti's tactical gamble and the penalty order controversy, then digs into the Folarin Balogun ruling that has Belgium furious and has World Cup history from 1962 back in the conversation. Plus a full look at every remaining Round of 16 matchup, Madison Crews joins live to preview USA vs. Belgium, the greatest Golden Boot race the World Cup has ever seen, and live reaction throughout as Mexico and England play an instant classic at the Estadio Azteca.

Two big favorites survived the World Cup round of 16 on July 4th, but neither made it look easy. Jason breaks down France's 1 to 0 escape against a Paraguay team that came to brawl, the wildly different reactions to it across Europe and South America, and Morocco's 3 to 0 win over Canada behind an Azzedine Ounahi brace. Then it's a full look ahead at Thursday's blockbuster quarterfinal between France and Morocco, plus everything coming this weekend: Mexico vs England at the Azteca, Brazil vs Norway, Portugal vs Spain, USA vs Belgium, and more. Closes out with the 3-4-3.

Argentina needed extra time and a own goal off Diney Borges to survive Cabo Verde 3-2 in one of the great World Cup matches in memory, with Vozinha making 18 saves and Lisandro Martínez turning a personal comeback story into the winning goal. Jason breaks down how Cabo Verde earned every bit of that match, previews Egypt's arrival in Atlanta for Tuesday's Round of 16 clash after their penalty shootout win over Australia, checks in on Colombia's push past Ghana, and sets up a stacked Saturday slate: Morocco vs Canada in Houston and France vs Paraguay in Philadelphia heat. Plus headlines on Germany parting ways with Julian Nagelsmann, Jürgen Klopp's name entering the picture, and Folarin Balogún's suspension ahead of USA vs Belgium. It all closes with the 3-4-3, presented by Ford.

Atlanta Soccer Tonight merges with The Intersection and Noel White joins the show as the World Cup excitement is heating up. In the first segment, Jason answers Noel’s World Cup questions as the knock-out round continues. King Harry Kane gets the win for England in Atlanta! In the second segment, Jason and Noel go over Cristiano Ronaldo’s winning penalty kick goal as well as the USMNT’s Red Card. Cristiano Ronaldo gets the win for Portugal! Plus, Jason and Noel discuss what we could see in the round of 16. What could we see from the Superstars in the next round?

On The Morning Shift, Ali Mac and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game’s own soccer insider Madison Crews! Beau, Ali, and Madison discuss if Madison has seen that viral German tourist Freddy has deactivated and deleted his ‘X’ account, what Madison thinks has been the biggest upset so far in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, what Madison thinks the number one thing is that the U.S. Men’s National team has to do to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina in their Round of 32 match tonight, if Madison expects Christian Pulisic to play heavy minutes for the U.S. Men’s National Team during their match against Bosnia-Herzegovina tonight, what Madison expects from the Brazil vs. Norway match on Sunday, and what Madison thinks DR Congo has to do to beat England in their Round of 32 match today here in Atlanta, Georgia.

The biggest soccer day in Atlanta history is hours away. Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down the USMNT's Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina, including Pochettino's mindset, the counter-press matchup, and what the brainwave penalty prep technology means if it goes to shootouts. Then it is England versus DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, why the Ghana game is the template, and why Yoane Wissa is the variable that changes everything. The 3-4-3 features Mbappé's all-time record night, Haaland's late winner, and Michael Olise making history. Plus breaking news on Saba Lobjanidze, and live reaction to Mexico advancing past Ecuador in Stoppage Time.

On The Morning Shift, Ali Mac and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game’s own soccer insider Madison Crews! Beau, Ali, and Madison discuss what charms Madison got on her Bank of America charm bracelet, if Madison thinks Japan can take down Brazil today in their round of 32 match, if Madison thinks Congo DR are the darlings of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, how Madison is feeling about the Congo DR vs. England match that’s happening here in Atlanta on Wednesday, the US Men’s National Team having a manageable path to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, what the USMNT has to do to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina in their round of 32 match on Wednesday, who US Men’s National Team fans should be rooting for to win between Belgium and Senegal, because the winner of that match will face the USMNT if the US Men’s National Team beats Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, and if Madison thinks Christian Pulisic will play the full 90 minutes against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday.

Paraguay knocked out Germany on penalties in one of the great upsets in World Cup history, and the day was just getting started. Brazil came from behind in stoppage time to beat Japan in Houston. The Netherlands and Morocco went the distance in Monterrey. And in the middle of it all, Paraguay's president declared a national holiday and Gustavo Alfaro gave one of the great manager press conferences of this generation.

Jason Longshore breaks down the historic upset and the human stories behind it, from Orlando Gill's two penalty saves and his rise from selling national team jerseys four years ago, to Gustavo Gómez calling Germany's task "sweating blood," to Alfaro's now famous line about Paraguay finally getting to dance their own music.

Carlo Ancelotti gave the quote of the World Cup so far on respecting the opponent after Brazil's comeback win, and Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands days after the loss of his unborn son, in a moment that made the game feel secondary.

Wednesday brings the World Cup to Atlanta with England and DR Congo in the round of 32, and the United States face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara. Plus a look ahead to Argentina vs Cape Verde in Miami on Friday, with Atlanta potentially hosting Messi the following Tuesday.

Robert Lewandowski lands in MLS with the Chicago Fire, the FIFA Technical Study Group celebrates a faster World Cup, and the conversation continues on Stoppage Time.

Atlanta Soccer Tonight is presented by Ford and Michelob Ultra, the official beer sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26.