About this episode

The episode provides a comprehensive preview of the upcoming World Cup 2026, focusing on the US Men's National Team and their competition.

The US Men's National Team begins a World Cup journey on home soil next week - but are we ready to compete? We break down every group, every favorite, darkhorse, and more. Ben Wright of SixOneFiveSoccer.com and Lucas Panzica talk soccer. Be sure to watch the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠440 Sports YouTube channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yazoo Brewing Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the river in Madison Elite food and beer from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tennessee Brew Works⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ downtown ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Nashville Brew Works⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Wilson County and the Eastside

People in this episode

Guest: Lucas Panzica

Topics covered

• World Cup 2026
• US Men's National Team
• soccer analysis
• group breakdown
• favorites and darkhorses

Keywords

• World Cup
• soccer
• US Men's National Team
• group analysis
• darkhorses
• favorites

Sponsors

Yazoo Brewing Company, Tennessee Brew Works, East Nashville Brew Works

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SixOneFiveSoccer.com, 440 Sports

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