FOX Sports FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Draw Preview

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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🗓️ 1 December 2025

⏱️ 90 minutes

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Summary

On this special episode, U.S. Soccer legends Alexi Lalas, Landon Donovan, Stu Holden & Cobi Jones preview the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Final Draw from every angle. The guys take you through the latest outlook surrounding this USMNT, including a potential Group of Death and how far can this team realistically go next summer. Alexi, Stu, Landon & Cobi also preview the world's biggest teams & their stars including Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal & Harry Kane's England & much more. We also walk you through what to expect from the largest draw in history and what to watch for on Friday from Washington D.C. From the UEFA & Intercontinental playoffs, to everything else in between, we have you covered. Make sure to tune into the draw LIVE on FOX on December 5th starting at 11:30 AM EST. Intro (0:00)USMNT Outlook: What can we expect from Pochettino's squad? (1:38)How does the expanded FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Draw work? (31:41)CONMEBOL: Argentina, Colombia, Brazil & more (39:06)UEFA: Spain, France, England & More (46:00)Rest of the World: Can Mexico make a run? (65:38)Tales from the Draw: Did they make a mistake in 1994? (71:55)USMNT Group of Death (80:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello, Sunshine. Alexi Lalis here and welcome to the State of the Union podcast.
0:03.5	We look at the beautiful game on and off the field through the lens of red, white and blue color glasses.
0:07.0	This is a special show. I brought in some ringers. Brought in. Let's see. Oh, yeah. Kobe Jones. Oh, yeah. Stu Holden? Oh, yeah. Landon Donovan. to talk about the upcoming
0:19.1	26 FIFA World Cup draw,
0:22.3	which is happening December 5th, Friday. Donovan to talk about the upcoming 26 FIFA World Cup draw,
0:22.2	which is happening December 5th, Friday,
0:25.3	in our nation's capital, Washington, D.C.
0:27.6	We're going to preview all of the teams
0:29.9	and all of the drama that is to come.
0:32.9	Enjoy.
0:34.9	Donovan has it from home.
0:38.3	There is glory. It's London, Donovan.
0:41.3	Hold it, let it fly in the courier!
0:45.3	Stuart Molden with his second goal in three appearances for the full national team.
0:50.3	Jones is shot and the US gets scored number three here in the 89th minute.
0:55.0	Homi Jones.
0:56.0	What a ball.
0:57.0	La las.
0:59.0	A wonderful strike.
1:06.0	Guys, all right.
1:08.0	It's like six months before the World Cup returns to America after 32 years.
1:15.6	We are barreling down the tracks. I'm excited. I know you guys are excited for what's in store both on and off the field.
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