USA Impress in World Cup Opener as Canada Earn First Point
USA Blow Past Paraguay; Canada Get First World Cup Point

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Pablo Maurer as the USA begin their World Cup campaign with a stunning victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles.

USA Shine Against Paraguay

The USA blew Paraguay away in their opening game, with Christian Pulisic leading the charge. The team looked exceptionally strong, prompting the panel to apologize for underestimating them.

Canada's Historic Comeback

Canada came back to draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina, earning their first ever World Cup point. An inspired triple substitution from Jesse Marsch turned the game around, and Canada nearly won it but for brilliant Bosnian blocks.

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Upcoming Matches and Listener Questions

The podcast also previews the next batch of games, including Haiti v Scotland. The developing domestic bliss between Max and Barry is discussed, and listener questions are answered.

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