The countdown is on for FIFA 2026 and Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive right in to the venues, dates, and USMNT group stage schedule. The opening match will take place in Mexico City and the final will be in New Jersey at Met Life Stadium. The USMNT will stay on the West coast for all three group stage games, playing in both Los Angeles and Seattle. (7:07)

The two kick it over to Europe and Mexico for a massive weekend. Josh Sargent, the Booth brothers, and Luca De La Torre all find the back of the net. And Kylian Mbappè is potentially on his way to Real Madrid! (24:45)

Alexi and Mosse answer questions in #AskAlexi on the reasons behind Inter Miami’s preseason tour and cheering for other CONCACAF teams. They also unpack USWNT Captain Lindsey Horan calling out American fan’s lack of knowledge and understanding of the game. (48:04)

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U.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas discusses the biggest stories in the world of soccer from an American perspective. Join Alexi and soccer guru David Mosse, as they break down the USMNT, USWNT, MLS, Bundesliga, Premier League, World Cup & everything in between.

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