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USA loses to Belgium & Spain downs Portugal + Argentina vs Egypt Preview
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The Messi Effect | Episode 34 | Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Full Monday Round of 16 recaps: USA falls 4-1 to Belgium at Lumen Field (Tillman's brief equalizer, Belgium's instant 2-1 answer, Vanaken and Lukaku seal it — Zlatan calls it a reality check). Portugal nil, Spain one — Mikel Merino's 91st-minute dagger ends Ronaldo's World Cup story. Plus previews of tonight's knockout slate: Argentina vs Egypt at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (Messi's back-to-back quest), and Switzerland vs Colombia at BC Place in Vancouver.
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AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.
#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #USMNT #USAvsBelgium #Argentina #Messi #RoundOf16 #AmericasWorldCup #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia
AI gave us an assist in the creation of today's podcast, but the hat trick is our own.
Full Monday Round of 16 recaps: USA falls 4-1 to Belgium at Lumen Field (Tillman's brief equalizer, Belgium's instant 2-1 answer, Vanaken and Lukaku seal it — Zlatan calls it a reality check). Portugal nil, Spain one — Mikel Merino's 91st-minute dagger ends Ronaldo's World Cup story. Plus previews of tonight's knockout slate: Argentina vs Egypt at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (Messi's back-to-back quest), and Switzerland vs Colombia at BC Place in Vancouver.
Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage.
AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.
#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #USMNT #USAvsBelgium #Argentina #Messi #RoundOf16 #AmericasWorldCup #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia
AI gave us an assist in the creation of today's podcast, but the hat trick is our own.