# Australia look dangerous, Brazil's World Cup Problems Grow & Japan Prove They Belong Among Elite

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Podcast: [The Cooligans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cooligans-494190)
Published: 2026-06-15T03:40:00+00:00
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The Cooligans recap a wild World Cup weekend as Australia pull off a stunning upset over Türkiye and potentially emerge as a dangerous opponent for the USMNT. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Brazil's disappointing performance against Morocco and debate whether one of the tournament favorites is actually a legitimate contender. They also react to Japan's impressive draw against the Netherlands, plus recap Haiti vs. Scotland and Germany vs. Curacao as the group stage begins to take shape.

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