# Soccer Insider for The Athletic, Jon Mackenzie, joins the show to talk about the World Cup and preview USA vs Bosnia

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Podcast: [Shan and RJ](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shan-and-rj-683761)
Published: 2026-07-01T13:17:19+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1561

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John Mackenzie from The Athletic joins Shan and Bobby to analyze the World Cup expansion and the surprising success of underdog nations. They discuss the current form of France, the legacy of Lionel Messi, and the evolution of the US Men's National Team under Mauricio Pochettino. 01:39 - World Cup Expansion Impacts 07:24 - France's Dominance And Stars 14:52 - USMNT And Coach Pochettino 21:34 - Ronaldo's Role In Portugal 24:59 - Soccer Rules And Strategies

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