Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

LIVE Reaction to the Netherlands-Japan thriller, Germany’s blowout and more

June 15, 2026·25 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we break down the thrilling 2-2 draw between the Netherlands and Japan and the electric atmosphere that the match brought with it. After, Alexi and Mosse discuss Germany’s 7-1 romp over Curaçao and if Die Mannschaft are back to their imposing best, and to wrap up the review, we recap the Ivory Coast grabbing three late points from Ecuador. Looking ahead to the next slate of matches, Alexi and Mosse debate if Spain are bound for another dynastic run like in the early 2010s and we finish the show with Alexi showing some love to Curaçao for earning their first ever FIFA World Cup™ goal. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:52: Netherlands and Japan's thrilling match5:05: Germany dominate Curaçao8:34: Ivory Coast get late winner vs Ecuador10:41: Are Spain about to start another dynasty?13:58: Saudi Arabia-Uruguay preview15;27: Iran-New Zealand preview16:56: Belgium-Egypt18:33: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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