# Pep Slams World Cup Prices, Weston McKennie Speaks on USMNT Pressure & Champions League Picks

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Podcast: [The Cooligans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cooligans-494190)
Published: 2026-04-27T21:40:00+00:00
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On this episode of The Cooligans, we unpack Pep Guardiola’s passionate criticism of rising World Cup ticket prices and what it says about the growing commercialization of football. Then, USMNT and Juventus star Weston McKennie joins the show to discuss the national team’s mindset amid recent struggles, their readiness for World Cup pressure, and his ambitions with Juventus. Plus, we preview the Champions League semi-finals, break down every matchup, and make our predictions for who lifts the trophy.

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