Chris Wittyngham on World Cup Controversies, Pulisic Criticism & USA Soccer’s Future

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Recorded09 Jul 2026

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CBS soccer expert Chris Wittyngham joins Joe Rose to break down the biggest storylines from the World Cup, including Egypt’s frustration with officiating after its loss to Argentina and whether referee nationality could play a role in perceived bias. Wittyngham also weighs in on the criticism surrounding Christian Pulisic after his disappointing World Cup performance, Landon Donovan’s comments about the U.S. star, and whether Pulisic has been protected too much throughout his career. The conversation expands to whether the United States can ever close the gap with global soccer powers, the challenges created by America’s youth sports culture and pay-to-play system, and why the same countries continue to dominate the later rounds of the tournament. The guys also discuss Lionel Messi’s incredible World Cup run, whether he is still the best player in the world, and how Inter Miami continues to benefit from his success on the global stage

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