The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ semifinals are set! | LIVE State of the Union reaction show

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The semifinals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ are set and will see France meet Spain and England play Argentina. We start today’s show talking about England’s comeback win vs Norway and just how impressive Jude Bellingham has been this tournament. We then turn our attention to Argentina’s win in extra time vs Switzerland that came with a healthy dose of controversy. Did Breel Embolo deserve to be sent off? Alexi says yes. We then pivot towards the semis and Alexi gives his power rankings for the last four teams and his current Golden Ball prediction. We finish with previews of France-Spain and England-Argentina and Alexi’s Moment of the Day.

Presented by @Zillow (03:46) England defeat Norway 2-1
(19:21) Argentina defeat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time
(25:35) Alexi's Power Rankings & Golden Ball predictions
(28:30) Previewing France vs Spain
(33:47) Previewing England vs Argentina
(38:36) Alexi's Moment of the Day

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U.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas discusses the biggest stories in the world of soccer from an American perspective. Join Alexi and soccer guru David Mosse, as they break down the USMNT, USWNT, MLS, Bundesliga, Premier League, World Cup & everything in between.

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