One week in, and the World Cup has found its rhythm. Gary Striker and The Qooligan break down a dramatic Day 8 of World Cup 2026 — starting with the question hanging over tonight's USA game: will Australia simply try to kick Christian Pulisic out of it? With Pulisic downgraded to questionable and a history of being hammered by the Socceroos, Pochettino faces a real call — and the guys dig into why the US defense, untested against Paraguay, is about to get its first real examination.

Then the prediction that has Gary going out on a limb: a flat, Neymar-less Brazil only drawing Haiti. The Qooligan lays out exactly how Haiti can shock them — go down swinging, be resilient, find a wonder moment — at a raucous Lincoln Financial Field.

First, the recap. England produced a ruthless statement win over Croatia, Canada claimed their first-ever World Cup victory in a fiery, red-card-marred clash with Qatar (with a serious injury that took the shine off), Switzerland roared back against Bosnia on a wave of super-subs, and Mexico ground past South Korea thanks to a goalkeeping howler and a stunning Raúl Rangel save. Both host nations now top their groups. Plus: Balogun climbing the Golden Boot race behind a runaway Messi, the Tartan Army turning Boston into "three St. Patrick's Days," and Türkiye facing a must-win against Paraguay.

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