# John Oliver on England’s Heartbreak, Messi vs. Yamal, and Haaland’s American Love Affair: Men in Blazers 07/16/26

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Podcast: [Men In Blazers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/men-in-blazers-171816)
Published: 2026-07-16T19:30:00+00:00
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Rog is joined by John Oliver to break down England’s heartbreaking semifinal defeat to Argentina and reflect on another painful tournament exit. John discusses Lionel Messi’s storybook final against Lamine Yamal-led Spain, Erling Haaland’s unexpected love affair with America, and the controversy surrounding the USMNT’s exit. Plus, he reflects on Cape Verde’s unforgettable tournament run. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU 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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