About this episode

The episode prepares listeners for the World Cup Final weekend, discussing key matches and the Golden Boot race.

Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Matt Doyle get you ready for World Cup Final weekend. After sleeping on the England-Argentina semifinal, they revisit one of the tournament's biggest matches before looking ahead to the third-place playoff between England and France. The crew also breaks down the Golden Boot race, Doyle heads to the First Touch Tactics Board and everyone shares their favorite moments from an unforgettable tournament as the countdown to the World Cup Final begins. 0:00 Morning After Thoughts on England vs. Argentina 8:36 Picking A National Team Manager 14:19 US Domestic Leagues World Cup Bump? 19:08 3 Big Things of the World Cup 26:08 Doyle Talking Spain Tactics against France & Argentina 32:26 Third-Place Match & Golden Boot Race 39:50 Kickback Hosts Golden Boot Draft Update

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