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Podcast: Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
Episode: 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP dates & locations, Mbappe to Real Madrid, Lindsey Horan on American fans
Description: The countdown is on for FIFA 2026 and Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive right in to the venues, dates, and USMNT group stage schedule. The opening match will take place in Mexico City and the final will be in New Jersey at Met Life Stadium. The USMNT will stay on the west coast for all three group stage games, playing in both Los Angeles and Seattle. (7:07)The two kick it over to Europe and Mexico for a massive weekend. Josh Sargent, the Booth brothers, and Luca De La Torre all find the back of the net. And Mbappe is...