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How the World Cup quarterfinals could create a blockbuster scenario
After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe›
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Was one of the greatest comebacks in World Cup history tainted by bad refereeing? Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe dive into the 13-minute blitz that saved Argentina from disaster against Egypt, address whether or not VAR bailed out the reigning champs, and note that Lionel Messi is not so great at penalty kicks. Then, with the quarterfinals upon us, Brendan and Rebecca get excited for the blockbuster France-Morocco and Spain-Belgium matchups, and what could be on the horizon in the semifinals. Plus, how a Norwegian striker became the tournament's breakout star, and why the most awkward moment of the World Cup now revolves around … Christian Pulisic?
After the Whistle is an Apple News Original podcast presented by Verizon.
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