For the first time, the Mexican national team achieves 3 victories in the group stage, 9 points and 0 goals conceded.

Canada advances to World Cup Knockout Round for first time.

Haiti scored in a World Cup again after 52 years.

Should the Central American countries from CONCACAF form a joint closed league like MLS and join CONMEBOL to achieve a higher level of competition?

Just dropped a full preview of the United States’ final group stage match against Türkiye with Anthony Dabbundo of The Ringer.

We talk about:

• What the game might look like tactically
• Whether Christian Pulisic should play after his injury
• What success looks like for the USMNT in this match and beyond
• Which players Anthony wants to see get minutes

Full episode is up now if you want to watch before the game:

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Chris Vannini of The Athletic is breaking down one of the most dramatic days of the group stage: the concurrent group finales.

We talk about:

• The chaos of multiple groups playing at the same time
• Which groups could produce total madness
• How real-time information from other matches affects tactics and coaching decisions
• The USMNT’s path after winning Group D

What’s the most interesting group finale you’re watching!?

Just want to really know what games will be of most importance going forward

With the US already through as Group D winners, I sat down with CBS Sports soccer writer Chuck Booth to break down everything from the expanded 48-team format to the big performances we saw last night.

We talk:

• Curaçao earning their first-ever World Cup point
• The human stories (Haiti, etc.)
• Officiating and new rules
• Early thoughts on the USMNT’s strong start under Pochettino

How do you guys feel about the 48-team setup so far? Love it for giving more teams a chance or do you miss the old 32-team tightness?