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And it is time to talk about the World Cup. That's right, we are so close, my friends, and 2026 is around the corner and. One of the biggest milestones of this tournament has already happened, which is the draw. The draw happened in Washington DC this week. Chiba, Alex, uh, a lot of controversy around many issues, uh, a fake award given to a president, uh, also a, you know, performance from the village people and for me the most disrespectful thing of all, bringing all of these great great, um, athletes from many different sports with no doubt on, you know. Or fault of themselves, but I believe that it was a missed opportunity to recognize the pillars and the founders of American football. That's right, American football. There have been so many players that have been instrumental to the development of the game that I think that it was disrespectful and a missed opportunity to shine a light on these people that are the ones behind the growth of the sport. Put politics aside, I'm gonna leave that and let's talk about the surprises you probably are very happy because Argen. Latina has a field day of a group, no danger, nothing. They paid for the VIP treatment. Alex, break it down. I mean, I think Mexico is just a little jealous of their group because, you know, you got Correa in there that is gonna be a tough opponent, but yes, we did get lucky. Uh, it is an easy group, I think. Uh, well, you know, we have to respect Algeria and Jordan and all that, but I think that at the end of the day it's in, it's, uh, it's light work and it's gonna be. I mean, I'm telling you right now, mark my words in the famous words of, uh, Nick Z, quote me on that. I'm saying right now Argentina is going back to back. OK, no, but let me tell you something. That's the fan talking right now. Let's get into the serious stuff, Chiba, please. Facts are facts. The group that Argentina has, I mean they only needed Atlanta to be a perfect group for Argentina. Uh, we're not jealous as Mexicans. I think that, you know, the group that we have, it's very interesting, but let me ask you something, so Abecito, why do you think it's gonna be back to back from Argentina knowing that you have France, Spain? Germany, Germany, Germany has not been in good shape in years, uh, since the 2014 where they got lucky, you know, because Higuain is a very terrible player at the time, and then we got teams like France who, you know, they just lately have not been that fire that they had in the 2018 World Cup. And then Espana, yes, I'm a little bit afraid of Espana, but I feel like, um, I don't know, it's just. I don't think they have that flame in them, uh, like they used to. I mean is not looking as strong as it used to.

2026 World Cup Group Announcements Spark Controversy and Debate

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