# 10 World Cup Stars to Watch, Trinity Rodman Joins & Matchday 1 Preview for the 2026 World Cup

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Podcast: [The Cooligans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cooligans-494190)
Published: 2026-06-11T20:15:00+00:00
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The Cooligans are live from the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros reveal their list of 10 players to watch throughout the tournament before welcoming USWNT superstar Trinity Rodman to discuss her recent matches against Brazil, the World Cup coming to the United States and her advice for the USMNT. The show wraps up with a Matchday 1 preview featuring Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czechia, plus reactions to international fans experiencing America for the very first time.

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