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The World Cup is over, but the biggest stories in soccer are just getting started.

Mario and Amilcar discuss FIFA's latest controversy after its reported attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup, the growing pressure on Gianni Infantino, and what it could mean for the future of the sport.

They also break down the disciplinary action following the World Cup Final, and react to Mauricio Pochettino's decision to remain as USMNT head coach through 2030.

Plus, with club football returning, the guys look ahead to the Premier League, MLS, and what's next for Pitch Report.

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Spain are World Cup champions! 🇪🇸🏆

In the final episode of our 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage, Mario and Amilcar break down Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina and discuss what made La Roja worthy champions. They also recap the tournament's biggest storylines, from the thrilling third-place match and Mbappé's Golden Boot to the legends who may have played in their final World Cup and the next generation set to lead international football.

The guys also look ahead to what's next for the world's biggest national teams, including new coaching appointments, Spain's bright future, and their biggest takeaways from an unforgettable World Cup.

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https://youtu.be/frNJ3cQHZwc

Thank you for following along throughout our 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage. We truly appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed the ride as much as we did. Be sure to subscribe and follow Pitch Report as we return to covering San Diego FC, club football, and all the biggest stories from around the world. 

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The World Cup champion will lift the trophy on Sunday, July 19, but which teams, fans, and storylines have already won or lost during this unforgettable tournament?

Mario and Amilcar share their biggest winners and losers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They discuss Curaçao and Cabo Verde’s inspiring performances, Mexico’s success as a host, Telemundo’s popular coverage, and the tournament’s impact on casual soccer fans across North America.

They also break down Türkiye’s disappointing campaign, expensive tickets and resale scams, the controversial hydration breaks, and FIFA’s damaged reputation.

Plus, with Spain and Argentina preparing for the World Cup Final, the guys make their predictions and debate whether La Roja can stop an Argentina team that refuses to go away.

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Who were your biggest winners and losers of the tournament?

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We’ve officially been to a FIFA World Cup! ⚽🌎

In this episode of Pitch Report, Mario and Amilcar recap their experience attending Spain vs. Belgium at SoFi Stadium, from the incredible atmosphere to what it was like seeing Spain in a World Cup for the first time.

The guys break down Spain’s 2–1 win over Belgium, preview the massive Spain vs. France semifinal, and debate whether Argentina has benefited from controversial officiating ahead of their showdown with England. Plus, they make their predictions for who will reach the FIFA World Cup Final.

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🏙️ Planning a trip to Los Angeles? Check out our 2026 FIFA World Cup Los Angeles City Guide, where we visit fan fest locations, stadiums, soccer bars, and some of our favorite places around LA:
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Y sí, sí… tendrá que esperar un poco más, as Mexico’s World Cup comes to an end after a heartbreaking 3–2 loss to England at the Estadio Azteca.

Mario and Amilcar break down Mexico’s performance, the fight they showed against one of the tournament favorites, the controversial calls, and why there’s still reason to feel optimistic about El Tri’s future.

The guys also react to the United States’ disappointing exit against Belgium, Spain surviving Portugal, and put an interesting World Cup trend to the test: every nation to win the tournament has been coached by someone from the country they represent. Using that logic, they narrow down which seven teams still have a chance to lift the trophy. Finally, they preview the remaining quarterfinal matchups and who they think has the best path to the final.

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The first week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is complete, and there is already no shortage of drama, surprises, and storylines.

In this episode, Mario and Amilcar recap the opening round of matches, discuss the biggest surprises of the tournament so far, and react to standout performances from Mexico, the USMNT, Argentina, Germany, Spain, and more.

We also dive into the controversy surrounding Lionel Messi's challenge against Algeria, talk about Canada's first-ever World Cup point, and discuss how factors like goal differential, weather, altitude, and home-field advantage could impact the rest of the tournament.

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In this episode of Pitch Report, Mario and Amilcar wrap up their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage breakdowns by diving into Groups J, K, and L.

We discuss Argentina’s chances of defending their crown, Portugal’s loaded squad and Cristiano Ronaldo’s pursuit of one final World Cup run, Colombia’s potential as a dark horse, and whether England can finally live up to expectations. We also break down Croatia, Ghana, Panama, Algeria, Austria, Jordan, DR Congo, and Uzbekistan as we make our final group-stage predictions.

To close out the episode, we reveal our picks for:
🏆 World Cup Champion
⚽ Golden Boot Winner
🌟 Best Player of the Tournament
🧤 Best Goalkeeper
📉 Biggest Disappointment

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Think we got a prediction wrong? Let us know—we’ll be revisiting these picks once the World Cup is underway! 🌎⚽🎙️

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The World Cup is underway, and our group-by-group breakdown series continues!

In this episode, Mario and Amilcar dive into Groups G, H, and I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

We preview Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand in Group G; discuss Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde in Group H; and take a closer look at a loaded Group I featuring France, Senegal, Iraq, and Norway.

Along the way, another Panini sticker pack battle sparks a debate about duplicates, rare cards, and whether collecting World Cup stickers as an adult is a perfectly reasonable hobby. We also discuss Belgium's post-golden generation era, Mohamed Salah's chances of leading Egypt to a historic World Cup breakthrough, Spain's status as one of the tournament favorites, and a potential World Cup showdown between Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.

As always, we share our predictions, identify potential dark horses, and debate which teams could surprise us as the tournament unfolds.

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The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues as Mario and Amilcar break down Groups D, E, and F!

In this episode, we take a closer look at a competitive Group D featuring the United States, Turkey, Paraguay, and Australia, discuss whether Germany can return to its World Cup best in Group E, and preview a fascinating Group F led by the Netherlands and Japan.

Along the way, we share our predictions for who advances, debate the impact of home-field advantage for the USMNT, discuss Ecuador's impressive qualifying campaign, and explore whether Japan or the Netherlands could make a deep run in the tournament.

We also go on a few World Cup-related tangents, including national team eligibility, dual-national players, and the unique challenges teams are facing as they prepare for the biggest tournament in soccer.

Who do you think will come out on top in Groups D, E, and F?

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The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues as we break down Groups A, B, and C!

Mario and Amilcar are joined by returning guests Israel “Izzy” and Mr. Leo to preview Mexico’s group, discuss Canada’s chances as a host nation, and debate whether Brazil or Morocco should be considered the favorite in Group C. We also take a closer look at South Korea, Switzerland, Bosnia, Scotland, Haiti, and the teams that could surprise people once the tournament kicks off.

Along the way, the group shares their predictions for who advances to the knockout rounds—and Mario catches plenty of heat for some of his bold picks and dark-horse selections.

Who do you think will come out on top in Groups A, B, and C?

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