Full-length Replay: 2034 FIFA World Cup™ in Saudi Arabia, Lionel Messi's 8th Ballon D'or, MLS Playoffs
Welcome to Alexi Lalas' State of the Union podcast. Join Alexi Lalas and David Mosse as they dove into the hot topics in the world of soccer. In this episode, they tackled the controversial choice of Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 FIFA World Cup™ and the withdrawal of Australia from the bid. They keep you updated on the ongoing MLS Playoffs as we enter the second weekend of action. They also explored the exciting possibility of Luis Suárez reuniting with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and celebrate Lionel Messi's 8th Ballon D'or win. Additionally, they discussed Jude Bellingham winning the Kopa Trophy and the potential for him to clinch the Ballon D'or in 2024. The duo ended the show considering USMNT's chances of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ on home turf.
