Is soccer BORING... or is America just sleeping on the world's biggest sport? Kelly and Don break down the 2026 FIFA World Cup — 48 teams, 1.5 BILLION viewers expected, and the US men's team finally has something to prove. ⚽🇺🇸

In Episode 66 of Two Awesome People, Kelly is convinced soccer is a snoozefest (only two goals?!), and Don is armed with data to challenge everything she thinks she knows. Together they break down why soccer captivates 3.5 BILLION fans worldwide — while American fans still can't quite commit.

From the World Cup 2026 album featuring Shakira, Jelly Roll & IShowSpeed, to the first-ever halftime show in World Cup history, to the story of how the World Cup trophy was STOLEN and found by a dog named Pickles — this episode has everything. 

Plus: the three host nation mascots (Maple the Moose 🍁, Zeiu the Jaguar 🐆, and Clutch the Bald Eagle 🦅), Kelly's theory on why Americans physically cannot do "fancy footwork," and a heated soccer terminology quizfeaturing tiki-taka, clean sheets, and parking the bus.

We also make our World Cup 2026 predictions, debate whether America will FINALLY care this time, and share what ChatGPT had to say about it (it's not optimistic 😅).

And — it's our one-year podcast anniversary! 🎉 Thank you for being part of this community.

Chapters

0:00 — Cold Open: Is Soccer Really Boring?
1:14 — What's on the Clock: The 2026 FIFA World Cup Breakdown
2:35 — Why Soccer Rules the World (3.5 Billion Fans!)
3:47 — National Pride vs. Universal Love of the Game
4:58 — Decode This: Soccer Lingo 101 (Ted Lasso Edition 🎬)
7:11 — America's Problem: Can You Name ONE Famous US Soccer Star?
10:15 — Why Is It Called "Soccer"? The Etymology Debate
11:56 — The US Men's Team: A 40-Year Drought & Why It Matters
14:22 — Kelly's Theory: The Real Reason Americans Find Soccer Boring
18:25 — Fun Facts: Halftime Show, Mascots & the Stolen Trophy 🐶
22:53 — World Cup 2026 Predictions + Soccer Terminology Quiz
26:13 — Will America Actually Care in 2026?
28:13 — One Last Thing: 1-Year Anniversary + Recs

#WorldCup2026 #FIFA #Soccer #FootballVsSoccer #WorldCup #SoccerPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #CouplePodcast #twoawesomepeople

Come be AWESOME at Two Awesome People's YouTube channel

Follow us on Instagram at @two.awesome.people

Follow us on TikTok at @two.awesome.people

Reach out to us directly : [email protected]