# LIVE Reaction to Spain’s 4-0 Win and Looking ahead to Messi’s Chase for History

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Podcast: [Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/alexi-lalas-state-of-the-union-podcast-171347)
Published: 2026-06-21T23:42:00+00:00
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## Resource

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we discuss Lamine Yamal’s return to Spain’s starting lineup leading to a 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia and Belgium dragging to another draw, this time against Iran. After breaking down those matches, Alexi and Mosse preview tomorrow’s slate which will see Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all take the field and the question is very simple: is Leo Messi going to become the all-time leading scorer in Men’s FIFA World Cup™ history? Presented by Zillow #Zillow 4:05: Belgium and Iran draw7:15: Spain and Yamal dominate Saudi Arabia11:18: Is Lionel Messi about to make history?13:17: Kylian Mbappé and France take the stage14:21: Erling Haaland and Norway face Senegal17:02: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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