Argentina dominate for a majority of the game but France come back in thrilling fashion to make this one of the greatest finals ever played. What did Argentina do right and what did France do wrong? And the Messi vs Mbappe battle lived up to the hype with each player putting on a show. Was does this win mean for Messi's legacy? And what does it mean for Mbappe going forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew break down Sunday's thrilling World Cup Final which saw Lionel Messi lifting the trophy for Argentina and discuss Messi's status among the game's greats. Plus, the panel discuss Argentina's dominant start to set the tone of the game, Didier Deschamps getting his starting lineup wrong, and a hot/cold Kylian Mbappe performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Sunday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Argentina's PK shootout win over France in the FIFA World Cup final. Does Messi seal his case as the GOAT of soccer? Then, Herc gives his tournament ideal XI and debates whether this was the best World Cup final of all-time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On ESPN FC Daily, Kay Murray and Luis Miguel Echegaray are joined by Ale Moreno and Mark Ogden to recap the 2022 World Cup Final, which Argetina won 3-2 against France. Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina from the penalty spot, before Angel Di Maria added a second late in the first half. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in under two minutes deep in the second half. Messi and Mbappe traded goals in extra time before Argentina eventually won on penalties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew preview tomorrow's World Cup Final between Argentina and France. Julian Laurens joins the show to provide some updates on the virus hitting the France camp and Olivier Giroud's status for the game. Plus, Mark Ogden joins the panel to discuss Gareth Southgate's return to England and look ahead to Man United's season resuming this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Saturday's episode of Futbol Americas Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap the third place match between Croatia and Morocco. They are then joined by Morena Beltran to discuss Argentina's strategy for the upcoming World Cup final. They then speak on the injuries and sickness flooding the French camp. Finally, the two go over Gianni Infantino's announcement of an upcoming expansion to a 32 team Club World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew look ahead to Saturday's third place playoff between Croatia and Morocco and question if this game is necessary especially with this year's winter edition. Plus, Morena Beltran joins the show from Qatar to break down how important Sunday's final is to the people of Argentina and the guys criticize FIFA's new format for the Club World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday's episode of Futbol Americas Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar preview the World Cup final match between France and Argentina with a round of "Book It." They were then joined by Chris Jones who spoke on Canada's performance in the World Cup. Finally, the two discussed some transfer news regarding Luis Suarez and Haji Wright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Lionel Messi prepares to take the pitch in what will be his final World Cup appearance on Sunday, there?s another Argentinian legend that you should know about. Andres Cantor, the Spanish-language commentator for Telemundo known for his soulful call of ?GOOOL?, will be in the booth for his 12th World Cup Final. In Latin America, he?s almost as much of an institution as the sport of soccer itself?and he?s about to call one of the most important matches in the history of his home country ? and the most crucial of Messi?s iconic career. And we also call up NPR reporter Jasmine Garsd, who explains the rocky relationship Messi has had over the years with his fans in Argentina, and whether a World Cup victory will finally allow him to escape the shadow of Diego Maradona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to reports that Karim Benzema could be available to play for France in the World Cup Final after recovering from the previous injury that had ruled him out of the tournament. Plus, Pablo Zabaleta joins the show to break down just how much Lionel Messi means to Argentinian fans and the guys analyze Enzo Fernandez's possible move to Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

France end Morocco's Cinderella story, but did they impress in their victory? The guys break down France's performance and look ahead to the final. Will Mbappe repeat or is this finally Messi's moment? Has Griezmann been the best player in the World Cup? How will Argentina line up? Will Benzema play a part? All these topics plus many more quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew cover France's 2-0 win over Morocco to end their Cinderella World Cup run and discuss how France's defensive tactics got them to the Final. Plus, the panel preview who has the early edge between Argentina and France in Sunday's World Cup Final, and Luka Modric criticizes Argentina's awarded penalty from Tuesday's semifinal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the France-Morocco semifinal match. Then, ESPN's Shaka Hislop joins the show to recap France's victory over Morocco. Also, the guys discuss the transfer rumors surrounding USMNT players such as Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On ESPN FC Daily, Kay Murray and Luis Miguel Echegaray are joined by Rob Dawson, Alex Kirkland and Dale Johnson to recap France?s win over Morocco in the World Cup semifinal to advance to the final against Lionel Messi and Arentina. The squad recap the match, break down how they see the final panning out and even toss in a little Cristiano Ronaldo talk into the mix, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Argentina's dominating win over Croatia to send them to the World Cup final behind Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez's heroics. They also look ahead to France-Morocco and if injury worries are a concern for Les Bleus. Plus, the international head coaching carousel continues as Brazil and England are linked with foreign managers while Jose Mourinho is linked with the Portugal national team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew break down Argentina's 3-0 win over Croatia in the World Cup semifinals and discuss Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez's brilliant performances to inspire Argentina to the Final. Plus, the panel debate whether Morocco have nay chance of upsetting heavy favorites France in Wednesday's semifinal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Argentina reaching its 6th World Cup in team history. Then, the guys discuss the latest news in the Gio Reyna controversy. Also, ESPN's Julien Laurens joins the show to preview the other semifinal matchup between France and Morocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On ESPN FC Daily, Kay Murray and Luis Miguel Echegaray are joined by Sam Marsden and Anouar Amrani to talk through Argentina?s win over Croatia in the World Cup semifinal. Plus, the panel previews France vs. Morocco in the other semifinal and even hear from Ollie Palmer of Wrexham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to Gio Reyna's statement firing back at Gregg Brhalter's critical comments and debate which person is in the right. Plus, the panel preview a tight matchup between Argentina and Croatia in the semifinals and discuss whether Gareth Southgate is still fit for the England job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the news that Gio Reyna was nearly sent home from the World Cup after showing a lack of effort. Did Gregg Berhalter break the locker room code by disclosing the news? Next, the guys give their picks to who should take over the USMNT for the 2026 cycle. Then, ESPN Argentina's Morena Beltran joins the set to preview the semifinal matchup between Argentina and Croatia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew continue to react to the fallout from the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals and question if Argentina's surrounding pieces are strong enough to help Lionel Messi win the World Cup. Plus, the guys react to the breaking news that Gregg Berhalter considered sending Gio Reyna home from Qatar for a poor attitude and Moroccan journalist Amine El Amri joins the show to break down the Atlas Lions' historic run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down France's victory over England in the World Cup quarterfinals and debate whether Gareth Southgate could have done more to edge the English past the French in a tense second half. Plus, Morocco shock the world by defeating a Portugal side in disarray, and the guys preview a semifinal matchup between aging stars Lionel Messi and Luka Modric. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to England's 2-1 defeat to France and argue if they feel better about the Three Lions now compared to their EURO 2020 final loss. Plus, the guys break down Morocco becoming the first African nation to reach the World Cup semifinals and debate if this is the last time we will see Cristiano Ronaldo play for Portugal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Saturday's episode of Futbol Americas Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the England vs France game that sent France to the semis and were joined by Alexis Nunes who spoke on the English fans' reactions to their elimination from the World Cup. Additionally, they discussed Morocco's victory over Portugal. Finally, the duo debated over Messi's actions after their quaterfinal victory and the FMF approaching Miguel Herrera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On ESPN FC Daily, Kay Murray, Gabby Amado and Rob Dawson join the show to recap England vs. France. Plus, the trio discuss in-depth the fallout from Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal being ousted from the World Cup by Morocco, who will now face France in the World Cup semifinals following Harry Kane?s penalty miss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Brazil's shocking loss to Croatia in penalty kicks. Then, they discuss Argentina's ability to survive the Netherland's late comeback and the day's second penalty shootout. Finally, the two are joined by Alexis Nunes who gives insight to the atmosphere at the match between Argentina and the Netherlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ESPN FC Daily panel of Luis Miguel Echegaray and Kay Murray are joined by Craig Burley and Gabby Amado to recap Morocco?s win over Portugal to send Cristiano Ronaldo & company packing at the World Cup. The panel also shares condolences after the passing of Grant Wahl and preview England vs. France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you...women in Iran *can?t even go to a soccer game.* They?re banned from stadiums. New from 30 for 30 Podcasts, ?Pink Card? tells the tale of Iranian women who dare to risk it all ? for the simple right to watch a soccer match. Creator Shima Oliaee (Oh-lee-eye) reports on generations of women ? who?ve fought to take back their stadiums ? and their joy of the game. ?Pink Card? will forever change how you see fandom and freedom - keep listening for the first episode and binge the full season now in the 30 for 30 Podcasts feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brazil suffer a late blow by Croatia and then go down in penalties. Is Tite to blame? Argentina also suffers a huge scare from the Netherlands but they would hang on to prevail in penalties. Who will have the upper hand between Argentina and Croatia? And the guys look ahead to the other quarterfinal games as well as other hot topics in the world of football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to Crotia knocking out Brazil in the World Cup quarterfinals and question as to why Brazil has struggled to win the World Cup since 2002. Plus, the guys break down Argentina's chaotic win over the Netherlands and criticize the refereeing decisions throughout the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ESPN FC Daily panel recap Argentina?s penalty shootout win over the Netherlands which sees Lionel Messi and company advance to the semifinals against Croatia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ESPN FC Daily crew recap Brail?s penalty shootout defeat to Croatia in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No team has ever faced a more impossible task than the Ukrainian Men?s National Soccer Team. On Feb. 23, the team was a month away from playing Scotland, with a trip to the 2022 FIFA World Cup on the line. The following day, their lives and the lives of their countrymen were changed forever when Russia invaded Ukraine, with catastrophic results. Many thousands have died, millions have been displaced, and incalculable damage has been done to Ukraine?s towns and cities. It?s against this backdrop that manager Oleksandr Petrakov and his players embarked on a journey to qualify for the World Cup. Wright Thompson followed the team over the last six months, in nine different countries, including the embattled Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, as the Ukrainians showed the world their country?s enduring spirit and commitment, and how crisis and conflict revealed their true character. It?s the subject of the latest E60 special: ?Remember the Blue & Yellow? which debuts this Sunday at 5:30 pm ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew preview the upcoming slate of World Cup Quarterfinal games and discuss the Netherlands' chances of minimizing Lionel Messi's impact, whether Brazil will continue their fine run of form against Croatia, how England's back line can slow down Kylian Mbappe, and whether Cristiano Ronaldo can have any impact for Portugal through the rest of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar are joined by ESPN senior writer Jeff Carlisle to discuss the latest on USSF's negotiations for the head coaching position with the USMNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew break down the fallout of Cristiano Ronaldo's benching in Portugal's 6-1 win vs Switzerland and argue if the striker has finally realized his best days are behind. Plus, Gustavo Hoffman joins the show to explain why Real Madrid are spending a record transfer fee on 16 year old Endrick and Stewart Robson analyzes how Gabriel Jesus' expected 3 month absence will affect Arsenal's title challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luis Enrique's tactics come up short against a well organized Moroccan team, how much blame falls on the manager? The guys also discuss Portugal's historic win over Switzerland with Ronaldo on the bench. And we look ahead to all the big matchups in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew break down Morocco's win against Spain in penalty kicks and discuss whether Luis Enrique and Spain were too arrogant in preparing for this game. Meanwhile, Goncalo Ramos steps up for Portugal by scoring a hat trick against Switzerland as Cristiano Ronaldo surprisingly gets benched by Fernando Santos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss the latest transfer rumors surrounding USMNT players. Then, the guys react to the World Cup action in the Round of 16 matchups between Morocco-Spain and Portugal-Switzerland. Also, the guys analyze the reported interest from Chelsea and Wolves for Mexican international Alexis Vega. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ESPN FC Daily crew are joined by special guests of Gabby Amado and Alex Kirkland to recap Portugal vs. Switzerland. Portugal scored twice early on against the Swiss and never looked back in a 5-1 win, which now sets up a quarterfinal date with Morocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ESPN FC Daily crew are joined by Craig Burley, Gab Marcotti and Sam Marsden to recap Spain vs. Morocco, which sees Morocco's fairytale continue with a win on penalties. Plus, the group discusses the continued fallout for Germany after another disappointing World Cup campaign and Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy as he starts on the bench for Portugal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew recap Brazil's brilliance against South Korea nd question whether any other team can stop their run to a potential 6th World Cup win. Plus, Croatia outlast Japan in penalties and the panel preview Spain and Portugal's Round of 16 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Edson Alvarez's pre-World Cup letter and debate whether Matt Turner should be the USMNT's starting goalkeeper moving forward. Next, ESPN's Julien Laurens and former Man City defender Nedum Onuoha join the set to preview the quarterfinal matchup between England and France. Also, we recap today's World Cup action that included Brazil's dominant win over South Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ESPN FC Daily panel of Kay Murray and Luis Miguel Echegaray are joined by James Olley to recap Brazil?s win over South Korea to send Tite?s side to the quarterfinals at the World Cup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ESPN FC Daily panel of Kay Murray and Luis Miguel Echegaray are joined by Mark Ogden and Alejandro Moreno to recap Croatia?s win over Japan to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. The crew also break down Cristiano Ronaldo?s role with Portugal and his pending move to a Saudi Arabian club, plus preview Brazil vs. South Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down the first two days of the Round of 16 at the World Cup and question whether Argentina are becoming too dependent on Lionel Messi once again. Plus, the guys discuss Kylian Mbappe's high-flying form for France, England's resounding win over Senegal and the United States' poor defensive display against the Netherlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to England's 3-0 victory over Senegal and praise Jude Bellingham's brilliant performance. Plus, the guys react to Kylian Mbappe's brace and Olivier Giroud becoming France's all-time leading scorer in France's 3-1 victory over Poland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Sunday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Gregg Berhalter stating that the USMNT "can one day win the World Cup". Then, the guys recap Sunday's World Cup action. Can France repeat or can England bring it home? Also, we discuss whether FMF president Yon de Luisa should present his resignation after El Tri's World Cup failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ESPN FC Daily panel are joined by Mark Ogden and Tom Hamilton to recap England?s 3-0 win over Senegal to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Gabe Tan also joins the show to preview Japan vs. Croatia and Brazil vs. South Korea coming up on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ESPN FC Daily panel are joined by Gab Marcotti and Craig Burley to recap France vs. Poland. Olivier Giroud became France?s all-time leading goalscorer, surpassing Thierry Henry on the list, as his lone goal was all Didier Deschamps? side needed. Plus, the quartet discuss the USMNT bowing out of the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices