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The wait is finally over - North America’s summer of football kicks off on Thursday. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by Home Depot.
In our first show, we preview the tournament's opening games: Mexico v South Africa and South Korea vs Czechia. We'll tell you the players to watch, the key battles, and all of the off the pitch fun with the fans. We'll also recap some of the biggest headlines on day one, hear your World Cup predictions, take on Rog in Morning Cupdate vs the Night cup, and share some of the best viral clips from European fans sampling the cultural delights the United States have to offer!
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The tournament of tournaments has finally arrived, and Rog and Rory Smith are here to break it all down on Night Cup. First, Mexico open with a one-sided victory over South Africa in front of a raucous home crowd. Then, Korea come from behind to snatch three points from Czechia. Are the Koreans now all but assured a round of 32 birth? Plus, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins Rog to discuss his earliest tournament memories, New York City hot spots, and what to expect from the summer ahead.

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Chris Richards joins Rog for the second part of their conversation to talk about what it was like winning the FA Cup with Crystal Palace, playing with Marc Guéhi and Eberechi Eze, and becoming a leader on the national team after winning silverware with his club. Plus, what success looks like heading into the tournament this summer for the U.S. Men’s squad, and what he would tell his younger self about the future that lies ahead. Presented by Bank of America.
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In the final Cup of Cups preview episode, presented by Camarena, Rog and Rory dive into Groups K and L, home to some of the tournament's biggest storylines. Can Cristiano Ronaldo still help Portugal chase glory, or is he now holding back one of the most talented squads? Will Thomas Tuchel become the tournament's biggest scapegoat after England's controversial selections? Which of Uzbekistan, Panama, Ghana, and DR Congo has what it takes to make a surprise run? Plus, Rory explains why Colombia could be headed for an earlier exit than many expect and both share their picks to lift the trophy this summer.
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Chris Richards joins Rog for part one of a two-part conversation, discussing growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, turning down college to pursue a professional career in Europe, and playing for Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace. Plus, his dream to inspire the next generation of U.S. talent and his closest teammates on the national team. Presented by Bank of America.
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