Cooligans reveal predictions for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:57 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Cooligans podcast featured predictions for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 8, 2026. Hosts Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discussed potential winners and standout players, sharing insights on teams to watch. Sofía Vergara joined the discussion to reflect on favorite World Cup memories, while Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room detailed his nation's historic qualification and his interaction with Lionel Messi. USMNT historian Leander Schaerlaeckens examined the impact of missing the 2018 World Cup on the current U.S. squad, suggesting it may have influenced their development ahead of this tournament.
- •The Cooligans shared bold predictions for the World Cup.
- •Sofía Vergara discussed her soccer memories.
- •Eloy Room recounted Curacao's historic qualification story.
- •Leander Schaerlaeckens analyzed the USMNT's development trends.
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup Predictions, Sofía Vergara, Eloy Room's Messi Story & USMNT History with Leander Schaerlaeckens
"The Cooligans are making their final predictions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros reveal their picks for World Cup winner, Golden Boot, biggest disappointment and more before welcoming an incredible lineup of guests. Colombian superstar Sofía Vergara joins the show to discuss her favorite World Cup memories and love for Colombia, Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room shares the unbelievable story of his nation's historic qualification and the time Lionel Messi asked for his jersey, and USMNT historian Leander Schaerlaeckens explains why missing the 2018 World Cup may have helped shape the current American squad.
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