# World Cup Potpourri: FIFA Victorious, The Ronaldo Problem, Spuruguay and More

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Podcast: [The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-double-pivot-soccer-analysis-analytics-and-commentary-1107992)
Published: 2026-06-23T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2840

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There's so much football and we are not happy about recognizing FIFA for it. But we've got what's wrong with Portugal (mostly Ronaldo), what's gone right for Ivory Coast (both players and coaching), Caley explains "Spuruguay," and we try to figure out Belgium. The Henry segment on Ronaldo: https://bsky.app/profile/dreyesceron.bsky.social/post/3moj2hwalms2e Support the show

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