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Mexico vs South Africa – World Cup 2026: Date and time as blockbuster tournament begins with repeat of 2010 opener

THE 2026 World Cup is edging ever closer with Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match of the tournament. The co-hosts raise the curtain on the biggest spectacle in sport as the 104-game extravaganza begins in Mexico City. Coincidentally, the reverse of this fixture was the opening game of the 2010 World Cup when South...

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Bonus Pod: USMNT vs Panama recap & Alexi Lalas’ USMNT Starting XI vs Mexico

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Stu Holden recap the USMNT’s first win of the October window. The squad secured a 2-0 win over Panama behind Yunus Musah and Ricardo Pepi goals. The guys discuss load management and USMNT players returning to their clubs ahead of the match on Tuesday in Guadalajara. What does your USMNT starting 11 look like against Mexico? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Pochettino off to winning start with USMNT | USA vs. Panama recap & reaction (Soccer 10/13)

The Mauricio Pochettino era got underway with a 2-0 win over Panama, but Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola unpack the first game of the new USMNT coach’s reign (02:05), his starting XI (06:28) and the second half substitutes (18:45). The guys go line-by-line with their player ratings, hitting on, among other things, Matt Turner’s surprising start, the good and bad of Yunus Musah’s game, and the decision not to play Weston McKennie (23:44). With Pochettino insisting that he’s not married to one philosophy, how will things look different against Mexico (36:28)? And which subs are most likely to start in Guadalajara (44:43)? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caught Offside: Pochettino's first window and Jurgen Klopp's new job

Andrew and JJ preview the USMNT's upcoming friendlies vs Panama and Mexico and wonder how quickly the squad will be able to adjust to their new manager. Plus, Pochettino wades into the murky waters of pitting "playing in MLS vs riding the bench in Europe." And JJ is joined by German football writer Jonathan Harding to dissect Jurgen Klopp's somewhat controversial appointment as the new head of football at Red Bull. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, is up and running! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium feed, check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th (we don't think you'll be disappointed) and enjoy the additional Caught Offside content that's soon to be headed your way. And just a reminder: We've partnered up with Manscaped during the month of October! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code caughtoffside at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Men in Blazers 10/10/24 MiB x VAMOS - Preview USMNT's International Fixture

It's GO! GO! USA! time and this MiB x VAMOS crossover will prepare you for the upcoming USMNT matches against Panama and Mexico! Herc Gomez joins Rog to go DEEP on Mauricio Pochettino's first U.S. roster and discuss which players could shine under his system. Can Poch get the most out of Christian Pulisic? Who will be the starting goalkeeper? How will Poch solve our striker problem? How big of a test does Panama and Mexico pose for Poch? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Reaction: Jota secures victory at Palace

Arne Slot, Cody Gakpo and Vítězslav Jaroš react to Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace after Diogo Jota’s 9th minute goal was enough to earn all three points at Selhurst Park and keep the Reds top of the Premier League heading into the international break. In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear analysis from former players Ray Houghton, Jason McAteer and Martin Kelly who appeared on LFCTV’s post-match show, as well as Liverpool fans Gareth Roberts, Ryan Paton and Kim Olthof.

Pochettino names first USMNT roster! (Soccer 10/2)

The first USMNT roster of the Mauricio Pochettino era has been released ahead of October's friendlies against Panama and Mexico. Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies discuss the 25-man squad and whether fans can expect a change of formation (01:25). Should the likes of Tanner Tessmann be concerned after not making the cut? (13:27) Will Tim Ream remain a starting center back under the new coach? (18:27) And will Matt Turner lose his spot between the sticks? (25:56) The guys react to Jürgen Klinsmann's version of his controversial decision to drop Landon Donovan for the 2014 World Cup (29:30). The guys talk about Pochettino choosing to watch Arsenal vs. PSG instead of one of the Champions League games featuring Americans (36:21). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VAMOS with Herc Gomez 09/12/24, Presented by Michelob ULTRA

Herc analyzed the current status of three candidates for the king of Concacaf. Canada, the US, and Mexico played against each other in this FIFA international fixture. Who is performing well, and who needs to pick back up? Delving into the new manager of the USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino, Canada under Jesse Marsch, and Javier Aguirre's third stint with "El Tri". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pochettino named head coach as USMNT fail to beat New Zealand | recap & reaction (Soccer 9/10)

The wait is finally over! Mauricio Pochettino has been announced as the next head coach of the USMNT (1:56). But the former Chelsea and Tottenham will have his work cut out for him following the team's dull 1-1 draw against New Zealand. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola react to the worst-kept secret in sports being made official and discuss their expectations (15:30). What went wrong against the Kiwis? (20:54) Which players' stock rose and whose fell during the September window? (33:33) And what are Poch's key decisions ahead of October's friendlies against Panama and Mexico? (38:43) And with an Argentine now at the helm, the guys discuss the history of foreign managers leading American players (52:08). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USMNT humbled by Marsch's Canada | September friendly recap & reaction (Soccer 9/7)

Jesse Marsch was the only American smiling after his prediction of a 2-1 Canada win over the U.S. came to pass. Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola and Brian McBride analyze the USMNT’s first performance since the disastrous Copa America campaign (1:30). The guys discuss the team’s struggles to deal with Canada’s press and speculate as to how Mauricio Pochettino might have viewed the game (09:50). Then, the player ratings don’t make for flattering listening for the likes of Tim Ream, Johnny Cardoso or Yunus Musah (18:15). And while the center back pairing is the area of most concern for the crew, the lack of vocal leaders and physicality is another worrying trait for the Stars and Stripes (36:08). A discussion about the changes Mikey Varas should make for Tuesday’s clash against New Zealand (46:55). And finally, another setback for Gio Reyna, and have Mexico found an international break cheat code (50:20)? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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