# Life Without Balogun, USMNT vs Belgium Preview, Klopp's Germany Move + WC Knockout Drama

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Podcast: [The Cooligans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cooligans-494190)
Published: 2026-07-03T18:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Cooligans Daily Live, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros tackle the fallout from Folarin Balogun's costly red card and look ahead to the USMNT's crucial Round of 16 match against Belgium. They debate tactical lineup adjustments, call on Christian Pulisic to aggressively assert himself on the world stage, and share their 2-1 score predictions for Monday night. The guys also react to breaking news regarding Jurgen Klopp's potential appointment as Germany's head coach, review dominant tournament performances from Spain and Portugal, and drop their expert predictions for the upcoming weekend matches.

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