About this episode
Rog and Rory Smith unpack all the storylines and footnotes for each team heading into the World Cup semifinals. Argentina's collective national yearning for a Messi triumph; Croatia's ability to win through suffering and its geopolitical roots; Morocco's representation of the Arab World and tactically-nuanced football; And the majesty of France's Antoine Griezmann. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .