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As the planet's biggest sporting event gets underway, Rog sits down with New York City mayor and lifelong football obsessive Zohran Mamdani to discuss the magic of the tournament, the moments that shaped their fandom, and football’s power to connect people across cultures. Mamdani reflects on why the summer tournament feels different from any other sporting event and how New York City is preparing to welcome fans from around the globe. Plus, his favorite places to eat around the city, his evolving stance on VAR, and his tournament hopes for both the USMNT and the country as a whole.
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It’s a historic day in American football as the USMNT kick off their tournament against Paraguay. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.
In today’s show, we preview that huge USMNT tie, along with Canada’s opening game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. We hear from some of the biggest names in the USMNT fandom, and get you hyped for their biggest game in years. We also bring you the best stories from the games on Thursday, including the dramatic red cards of Mexico v South Africa, and catch you up on the latest news. Betty takes on Rory Smith in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup - can we pull level? - and take you through one of the most touching stories of this tournament so far.

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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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