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Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with Atlanta United Color Analyst & Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight Jason Longshore! Mike Ali, Beau, and Jason discuss if Jason would rather wear the viral Bank of America 2026 FIFA World Cup charm bracelet or the Magic City hoodie from what was supposed to be Magic City Night last season for the Atlanta Hawks, just how much of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Jason has been watching, what’s on the line between Haiti and Morocco this evening in their World Cup match here in Atlanta, what happened with England in their scoreless draw with Ghana yesterday in their Group L World Cup match, and if Jason thinks Lionel Messi is going to run away with the Golden Boot award or if there are other players still in the running for it.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score in six different FIFA World Cups, adding two goals as Portugal put Uzbekistan away 5-0. But the other record set tonight was the one nobody wanted: England finished with 78.8 percent possession against Ghana in Foxborough, the highest figure in World Cup history without a goal, and late in the match they may well have gotten away with a penalty that was never called or reviewed. Jason breaks down both records, Croatia's vital win in Toronto where halftime sub Ante Budimir became the oldest scorer in Croatian World Cup history, Luka Modrić's 200th international cap, and Algeria staying alive with the Disgrace of Gijón already casting a shadow over what comes next. Then the full Matchday 3 preview for Groups A, B, and C, including the scoreboard-watching scenario around Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco vs. Haiti right here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium tomorrow at 6pm. In Stoppage Time, Jason and Jared Smith watch Colombia beat DR Congo live, walk through the full bracket, and dig into the Atlanta United roster picture following Mauricio Culebro's first press conference as president of soccer.

Jason Longshore breaks down a wild Sunday at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain answered every critic with a 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, and Mikel Oyarzabal became just the second player on record since 1966 to register three goal involvements in the opening 25 minutes of a World Cup match. In Miami, Cabo Verde refused to fold against Uruguay, drawing 2-2 to stay unbeaten and put a Senegal 2002 history book entry on notice. Plus Japan eliminating Tunisia in the 1,000th match in World Cup history, Belgium's stunning scoring drought, and Iran sitting top of Group G. Looking ahead to Monday's slate with Messi and Argentina, Mbappé's 100th cap and his MLS comments, Norway versus Senegal, and a Jordan-Algeria elimination feel. Plus the trends shaping this tournament, from the USMNT's pressing identity to the substitute goal explosion. Closing with the 3-4-3.

Live from the patio at McCray's Tavern on the Atlanta Beltline, Jason Longshore breaks down a statement 2-0 win for the USA over Australia that locks up a Round of 32 spot with a group match still to play. He walks through how both goals went in, an own goal forced by Folarin Balogun and a header from Alex Freeman confirmed after a lengthy VAR review, plus the underlying numbers behind a performance that didn't miss a beat without an injured Christian Pulisic. Madison Crews joins from her own watch party to give her read on the win, postgame clips from Mauricio Pochettino cover what he's seen from Freeman and Ricardo Pepi, and Jason checks in live on Scotland vs Morocco, where Ismael Saibari put Morocco in front. Plus, previews of tonight's Brazil vs Haiti and a near elimination match between Türkiye and Paraguay that could shape the rest of Group D, the USA's projected path through the knockout rounds, and the 3-4-3 to close out the show.

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews talk about the last of Matchday 1 around the World Cup, who has been impressive, who has been disappointed, and who has just whelmed.

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down a stacked World Cup Tuesday. Kylian Mbappé becomes France's all-time leading scorer and climbs into the top tier of World Cup history in a 3-1 win over Senegal, Lionel Messi earns his 200th cap as Argentina opens the defense of their title against Algeria, and the USMNT gear up for Friday's match against Australia off the back of the most-watched FIFA Men's World Cup telecast in U.S. history. Plus, an injury crisis hits England's defense, Cape Verde's goalkeeper has a moment that's gone viral, Colombia walks into the altitude at the Azteca, Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup begins in Houston, and it all closes out with the 3-4-3.

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down the chaos of World Cup Monday, starting right here at home. Cabo Verde held Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw at Atlanta Stadium, with 40 year old goalkeeper Vozinha making save after save and becoming an overnight social media sensation. Jason and Madison dig into how Cabo Verde's defensive discipline neutralized Spain's possession, what the Spanish press is saying about the result, and why Vozinha's story, complete with a name inspired by a Brazilian World Cup legend, is one of the best of this tournament so far. Plus, Belgium needed a bizarre own goal off Romelu Lukaku's bench impact to draw Egypt, Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper stole a point off Uruguay, and Iran and New Zealand put on an instant classic. All four matches on the day ended in draws, the first time that has happened at a World Cup in 68 years. The 3-4-3 covers Christian Pulisic's calf injury, Neymar's ongoing absence from Brazil training, Tunisia's reported mid-tournament coaching change, and a preview of Argentina's title defense opener against Algeria. Atlanta Soccer Tonight airs nightly on 92-9 The Game throughout the World Cup. Subscribe to Morning Espresso at soccerdownhere.net for daily World Cup coverage.

Jason Longshore breaks down the United States' historic 4-1 World Cup opening win over Paraguay on the first full Atlanta Soccer Tonight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Folarin Balogun scored twice for the first multi-goal World Cup game by an American since 1930, Gio Reyna capped the night with a trivela in stoppage time and a baby announcement, and Chris Richards set a World Cup passing record going back to 1966. Madison Cruz joins live from Athens ahead of calling Atlanta United 2 to break down the tactics that made the U.S. performance so dominant. Jason also tracks Brazil and Morocco live from MetLife Stadium as it finishes 1-1, gives you everything you need for Haiti-Scotland at 9 PM in Foxborough and Australia-Türkiye at midnight in Vancouver, and works through the biggest World Cup news of the day: Qatar's stunning stoppage-time point against Switzerland, the VAR controversy from the U.S. match, Spain and Germany using ice vests in the Southern heat, England's gear theft in Kansas City, and the Roberto Lopes LinkedIn story you need to hear before Monday's Spain-Cape Verde match in Atlanta. The 3-4-3, brought to you by Ford, closes the show with Balogun, McKennie, and Richards as standout performers, the night's biggest headlines, and three smile stories including Gio Reyna's baby announcement, Roberto Lopes, and the Georgia Soccer and SDH Network Soccer for All partnership. Atlanta Soccer Tonight airs nightly on 92.9 The Game and the Audacy app through the World Cup Final on July 19.