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Pitch Report
Hosted by Mario and Amilcar · EN
Two lifelong friends, Mario & Amilcar, bringing you the best (and sometimes most ridiculous) takes on all things soccer! From the rise of San Diego FC in MLS to the drama of the Champions League, we cover the biggest matches, hottest debates, and whatever else comes up—because sometimes, we just like to talk football… or whatever random thing is on our minds.
🚀 Expect:
✅ Unfiltered soccer talk
✅ Champions League, MLS, La Liga, Premier League & more
✅ San Diego FC coverage from day one
✅ Guest appearances from soccer fans, experts & insiders
✅ Random side conversations, hot takes & good vibes
Join us every week for laughs, rants, and plenty of soccer talk—even if we occasionally go off the rails. 🎙️⚽🔥
📲 Follow us on Instagram & Twitter/X (@_pitchreport) and send us your questions, comments, and wild predictions!
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FIFA World Cup 2026: España Campeón del Mundo! Final Recap & Tournament Takeaways
6d ago00:46:20Tap to summarizeSpain are World Cup champions! 🇪🇸🏆In the final episode of our 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage, Mario and Amilcar break down Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina and discuss what made La Roja worthy champions. They also recap the tournament's biggest storylines, from the thrilling third-place match and Mbappé's Golden Boot to the legends who may have played in their final World Cup and the next generation set to lead international football.The guys also look ahead to what's next for the world's biggest national teams, including new coaching appointments, Spain's bright future, and their biggest takeaways from an unforgettable World Cup.Watch the full episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/frNJ3cQHZwcThank you for following along throughout our 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage. We truly appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed the ride as much as we did. Be sure to subscribe and follow Pitch Report as we return to covering San Diego FC, club football, and all the biggest stories from around the world. See you in the next episode! ⚽🎙️Want more soccer content?Follow us on Instagram & X: @_pitchreportSubscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and visuals: @pitchreportpod
Transcribe →FIFA World Cup 2026: The Biggest Winners & Losers
2w ago00:53:28Tap to summarizeThe World Cup champion will lift the trophy on Sunday, July 19, but which teams, fans, and storylines have already won or lost during this unforgettable tournament?Mario and Amilcar share their biggest winners and losers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They discuss Curaçao and Cabo Verde’s inspiring performances, Mexico’s success as a host, Telemundo’s popular coverage, and the tournament’s impact on casual soccer fans across North America.They also break down Türkiye’s disappointing campaign, expensive tickets and resale scams, the controversial hydration breaks, and FIFA’s damaged reputation.Plus, with Spain and Argentina preparing for the World Cup Final, the guys make their predictions and debate whether La Roja can stop an Argentina team that refuses to go away.📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QyVizl8FhB0Who were your biggest winners and losers of the tournament?📱 Follow us on Instagram & X: @_pitchreport 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @pitchreportpodHosted by Mario & Amilcar.Want more soccer content?Follow us on Instagram & X: @_pitchreportSubscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and visuals: @pitchreportpod
Transcribe →FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain Advances, England vs Argentina Preview
3w ago00:51:32Tap to summarizeWe’ve officially been to a FIFA World Cup! ⚽🌎In this episode of Pitch Report, Mario and Amilcar recap their experience attending Spain vs. Belgium at SoFi Stadium, from the incredible atmosphere to what it was like seeing Spain in a World Cup for the first time.The guys break down Spain’s 2–1 win over Belgium, preview the massive Spain vs. France semifinal, and debate whether Argentina has benefited from controversial officiating ahead of their showdown with England. Plus, they make their predictions for who will reach the FIFA World Cup Final.🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/EuyAcH_hUik🏙️ Planning a trip to Los Angeles? Check out our 2026 FIFA World Cup Los Angeles City Guide, where we visit fan fest locations, stadiums, soccer bars, and some of our favorite places around LA:https://youtu.be/UZvxGg0Qjj8📱 Follow us on Instagram & X: @_pitchreportHosted by Mario & Amilcar.Want more soccer content?Follow us on Instagram & X: @_pitchreportSubscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and visuals: @pitchreportpod
Transcribe →FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico & USA Eliminated, Spain Move On
4w ago00:49:54Tap to summarizeY sí, sí… tendrá que esperar un poco más, as Mexico’s World Cup comes to an end after a heartbreaking 3–2 loss to England at the Estadio Azteca.Mario and Amilcar break down Mexico’s performance, the fight they showed against one of the tournament favorites, the controversial calls, and why there’s still reason to feel optimistic about El Tri’s future.The guys also react to the United States’ disappointing exit against Belgium, Spain surviving Portugal, and put an interesting World Cup trend to the test: every nation to win the tournament has been coached by someone from the country they represent. Using that logic, they narrow down which seven teams still have a chance to lift the trophy. Finally, they preview the remaining quarterfinal matchups and who they think has the best path to the final.Think this episode would be interesting to another soccer fan? Share it with them!🎥 Watch the full video episode: https://youtu.be/EuyAcH_hUik📺 YouTube: @pitchreportpod📱 Instagram & X: @_pitchreportHosted by Mario & Amilcar.Want more soccer content?Follow us on Instagram & X: @_pitchreportSubscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and visuals: @pitchreportpod
Transcribe →FIFA World Cup 2026: Opening Week Recap | Messi Debate, Host Nations & Early Chaos
Jun 1800:50:54Tap to summarizeThe first week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is complete, and there is already no shortage of drama, surprises, and storylines.In this episode, Mario and Amilcar recap the opening round of matches, discuss the biggest surprises of the tournament so far, and react to standout performances from Mexico, the USMNT, Argentina, Germany, Spain, and more.We also dive into the controversy surrounding Lionel Messi's challenge against Algeria, talk about Canada's first-ever World Cup point, and discuss how factors like goal differential, weather, altitude, and home-field advantage could impact the rest of the tournament.Watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/XD7Vgq2aIMQEnjoying our World Cup coverage? Follow the show and share this episode with a friend who loves soccer—or is getting caught up in World Cup fever.Follow Pitch Report on Instagram: @_pitchreportWant more soccer content?Follow us on Instagram & X: @_pitchreportSubscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and visuals: @pitchreportpod
Transcribe →FIFA World Cup 2026: Groups J, K & L Preview
Jun 1700:46:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Pitch Report, Mario and Amilcar wrap up their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage breakdowns by diving into Groups J, K, and L.We discuss Argentina’s chances of defending their crown, Portugal’s loaded squad and Cristiano Ronaldo’s pursuit of one final World Cup run, Colombia’s potential as a dark horse, and whether England can finally live up to expectations. We also break down Croatia, Ghana, Panama, Algeria, Austria, Jordan, DR Congo, and Uzbekistan as we make our final group-stage predictions.To close out the episode, we reveal our picks for:🏆 World Cup Champion⚽ Golden Boot Winner🌟 Best Player of the Tournament🧤 Best Goalkeeper📉 Biggest DisappointmentWatch the full video episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/s1BJDtqaAWM🎧 Follow and subscribe to Pitch Report for World Cup match reactions, analysis, predictions, and coverage throughout the tournament.Think we got a prediction wrong? Let us know—we’ll be revisiting these picks once the World Cup is underway! 🌎⚽🎙️Want more soccer content?Follow us on Instagram & X: @_pitchreportSubscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and visuals: @pitchreportpod
Transcribe →FIFA World Cup 2026: Groups G, H & I Preview | Belgium, Spain, France & Norway
Jun 1300:40:28Tap to summarizeThe World Cup is underway, and our group-by-group breakdown series continues!In this episode, Mario and Amilcar dive into Groups G, H, and I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.We preview Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand in Group G; discuss Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde in Group H; and take a closer look at a loaded Group I featuring France, Senegal, Iraq, and Norway.Along the way, another Panini sticker pack battle sparks a debate about duplicates, rare cards, and whether collecting World Cup stickers as an adult is a perfectly reasonable hobby. We also discuss Belgium's post-golden generation era, Mohamed Salah's chances of leading Egypt to a historic World Cup breakthrough, Spain's status as one of the tournament favorites, and a potential World Cup showdown between Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.As always, we share our predictions, identify potential dark horses, and debate which teams could surprise us as the tournament unfolds.Watch the video version of this episode:https://youtu.be/DrLG9tvuOVUFollow Pitch Report:Instagram: @_pitchreportWant more soccer content?Follow us on Instagram & X: @_pitchreportSubscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and visuals: @pitchreportpod
Transcribe →FIFA World Cup 2026: Groups D, E & F Preview
Jun 1100:34:21Tap to summarizeThe road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues as Mario and Amilcar break down Groups D, E, and F!In this episode, we take a closer look at a competitive Group D featuring the United States, Turkey, Paraguay, and Australia, discuss whether Germany can return to its World Cup best in Group E, and preview a fascinating Group F led by the Netherlands and Japan.Along the way, we share our predictions for who advances, debate the impact of home-field advantage for the USMNT, discuss Ecuador's impressive qualifying campaign, and explore whether Japan or the Netherlands could make a deep run in the tournament.We also go on a few World Cup-related tangents, including national team eligibility, dual-national players, and the unique challenges teams are facing as they prepare for the biggest tournament in soccer.Who do you think will come out on top in Groups D, E, and F?Watch the video version of this episode:https://youtu.be/WzaIwUx6APoFollow Pitch Report on Instagram:@_pitchreportWant more soccer content?Follow us on Instagram & X: @_pitchreportSubscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and visuals: @pitchreportpod
Transcribe →FIFA World Cup 2026: Groups A, B & C Preview
Jun 1000:54:42Tap to summarizeThe road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues as we break down Groups A, B, and C!Mario and Amilcar are joined by returning guests Israel “Izzy” and Mr. Leo to preview Mexico’s group, discuss Canada’s chances as a host nation, and debate whether Brazil or Morocco should be considered the favorite in Group C. We also take a closer look at South Korea, Switzerland, Bosnia, Scotland, Haiti, and the teams that could surprise people once the tournament kicks off.Along the way, the group shares their predictions for who advances to the knockout rounds—and Mario catches plenty of heat for some of his bold picks and dark-horse selections.Who do you think will come out on top in Groups A, B, and C?Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/nr2NH6DbytY📺 Subscribe on YouTube:@pitchreportpod📱 Follow us on Instagram & X:@_pitchreportFollow Today's Guest: @izzystripes and @leoovazquezWant more soccer content?Follow us on Instagram & X: @_pitchreportSubscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and visuals: @pitchreportpod
Transcribe →World Cup 101: Everything You Need to Know About the FIFA World Cup 2026
Jun 800:13:31Tap to summarizeWith the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner, and North America playing host, we wanted to dedicate an episode to breaking down everything you need to know before the world's biggest sporting event kicks off.Whether you're completely new to soccer, a casual fan looking for a refresher, or someone who just wants to understand what everyone will be talking about this summer, this episode is your World Cup crash course.We cover:⚽ What the FIFA World Cup is and why it's so important🌎 Why the 2026 tournament is historic for the United States, Mexico, and Canada🏆 How the group stage and knockout rounds work📈 How countries qualify⭐ The favorites to win the tournament🐐 Why this could be the final World Cup for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇦 What to expect from the host nationsBy the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to follow the tournament and join the conversation.Think this episode would be helpful for a friend, coworker, or family member? Share it with them!🎥 Watch the video version:https://youtu.be/xNMbp61bCNc📺 Subscribe on YouTube:@pitchreportpod📱 Follow us on Instagram & X:@_pitchreportWant more soccer content?Follow us on Instagram & X: @_pitchreportSubscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and visuals: @pitchreportpod
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