About this episode
On this special episode, U.S. Soccer legends Alexi Lalas, Landon Donovan, Stu Holden & Cobi Jones preview the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Final Draw from every angle. The guys take you through the latest outlook surrounding this USMNT, including a potential Group of Death and how far can this team realistically go next summer. Alexi, Stu, Landon & Cobi also preview the world's biggest teams & their stars including Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal & Harry Kane's England & much more. We also walk you through what to expect from the largest draw in history and what to watch for on Friday from Washington D.C. From the UEFA & Intercontinental playoffs, to everything else in between, we have you covered. Make sure to tune into the draw LIVE on FOX on December 5th starting at 11:30 AM EST. Intro (0:00) USMNT Outlook: What can we expect from Pochettino's squad? (1:38) How does the expanded FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Draw work? (31:41) CONMEBOL: Argentina, Colombia, Brazil & more (39:06) UEFA: Spain, France, England & More (46:00) Rest of the World: Can Mexico make a run? (65:38) Tales from the Draw: Did they make a mistake in 1994? (71:55) USMNT Group of Death (80:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices