World Cup 2026 Daily Soccer Coverage - The Messi Effect

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here — and every day we break down the action, the drama, and the stories behind the world's biggest sporting event. The Messi Effect is your daily World Cup podcast covering every match, every group stage result, every knockout round upset, and the storylines that define the tournament. From Lionel Messi's final World Cup chapter to the USA playing on home soil, from England's eternal hope to Brazil's hunger, we cover it all daily for the duration of the tournament.
Hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the first World Cup ever staged across three nations simultaneously, this is the most ambitious tournament in FIFA history and we're covering it every single day.

Whether you're following the USMNT, rooting for El Tri, watching Messi chase one last trophy, or just want a smart daily briefing on what happened and what it means, this is your show
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Episoder(158)

Ronaldo disses Messi, Messi's first Inter Miami practice and what's with Messi's knees? PLUS does Trump like Megan Rapinoe?

Ronaldo said, "“The Saudi league is better than MLS" Messi had his first team practice with Miami What's up with Messi's knees? And we'll keep one eye on the Women's World Cup - does Trump like Megan ...

19 Jul 20235min

Messi's La Presentación: downpours, glitches...and a whole lot of fun!

The heavens opened....the TV feed glitched....but Messi is here in Miami and says "I have a lot of desire to start training and to compete. I came with a desire to always compete and want to win.” “I...

17 Jul 20235min

Messi arrives in Miami, discusses retirement "I want to be remembered as a winner." and gets a chicken sandwich! - PLUS Megan Rapinoe takes

Lionel Messi is not planning on retiring anytime soon. "I still have a lot of football left in me. I want to keep playing for as long as I can.” “Honestly, I don’t know until when. I think it will hap...

12 Jul 20238min

Messi Event coming Saturday, Messi Kits show up at the store and Impossible Is Nothing

Inter Miami is holding a big event on Sunday....gee, I wonder what they might be announcing. The Adidas store in NYC is already decked out in pink and black 10 jerseys and signs that say Bienvenido a ...

10 Jul 20236min

Messi Ticket Demand: We're gonna need a bigger stadium

Are 25,000 seat stadiums going to be big enough? Should MLS look to moving games to bigger venues? Also a look at the sports media counts of Miami sports teams....Inter Miami is ahead of the Miami Do...

7 Jul 20236min

Welcome to "The Messi Effect"

"The Messi Effect,” takes you into the world of legendary soccer player Lionel Messi as he graces the shores of Miami and becomes the star attraction of Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer (MLS). B...

7 Jul 202337s