About this episode

The hosts react to Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semifinal, analyzing key moments and players.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros deliver an unfiltered live reaction from Atlanta following Argentina's dramatic 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England. The hosts break down Thomas Tuchel's tactical failure to preserve a 1-0 lead, Enzo Fernández's world-class equalizer, and Lautaro Martinez's late 92nd-minute header that sent the Three Lions packing. Complete with viral tweets from football icons, a scathing look at England's 12% possession breakdown, and breaking injury news on William Saliba, the guys officially map out the angles for the ultimate Argentina vs. Spain final showdown.

People in this episode

Hosts: Christian Polanco, Alexis Guerreros

Topics covered

• World Cup
• soccer tactics
• Argentina vs England
• Messi
• Spain final preview
• football analysis

Keywords

• Argentina
• England
• World Cup
• Thomas Tuchel
• Messi
• Lautaro Martinez
• Enzo Fernández
• Spain final
• football analysis

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Places: Argentina, England, Spain

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