This episode we recap Canada's World Cup, including their Round of 16 loss to Morocco, and what it means for Jesse Marsch and the national team going forward. We also discuss Alphonso Davies and his injury throughout the tournament.

Then we turn to the rest of the World Cup — President Trump and Gianni Infantino's involvement in Folarin Balogun's red card, and the suspension being rescinded ahead of the USA's match against Belgium.

We wrap up by talking about the football legends whose World Cup journeys have come to an end.

This week on Hangin' Cleats, we celebrate Canada's hard fought 1 to 0 victory over South Africa to book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. We break down the key moments from the match, the standout performances, and what the result means for Jesse Marsch's side moving forward.

We also look ahead to Canada's next challenge, previewing a potential Round of 16 showdown against either the Netherlands or Morocco and discussing which matchup could suit Canada best.

Plus, one of the tournament's biggest upsets takes center stage as Germany crashes out of the World Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay. We discuss what went wrong for one of the tournament favourites and what the result means for the rest of the knockout bracket.

All that and more on this week's episode of Hangin' Cleats.

Canada's group stage is officially in the books, and now it's win or go home.

This week on Hangin' Cleats, we break down Canada's tough 2 to 1 loss to Switzerland and discuss what we learned heading into the knockout stage. We then preview Canada's Round of 32 matchup against South Africa, highlighting the key storylines, tactical battles, and players who could decide the match.

Plus, Yves shares his experience from Toronto as he watched Croatia take center stage at the FIFA World Cup, giving us an on the ground perspective from another unforgettable tournament atmosphere.

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Canada delivered a statement performance with a dominant victory over Qatar, and we're breaking down everything from the Reds' latest World Cup triumph. Joining us from Vancouver is special guest Juan Santoro, who was on the ground at BC Place to share his firsthand experience of the atmosphere, the fan reaction, and what this result means for Canada's campaign.

Canada has its first-ever FIFA World Cup point, and we're breaking down an unforgettable matchday from three unique perspectives. From the atmosphere at Canada Soccer House, to the energy of the FIFA Fan Fest, to the experience inside Toronto Stadium, the crew shares what it was like to witness history firsthand.

We're also joined by special guest Ken Kirkwood, father of co-host Alexis, who brings his own insights and stories from the day. To wrap things up, we look ahead to Canada's crucial Group B clash against Qatar and discuss what's at stake as the Reds continue their World Cup journey

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We break down the biggest talking points surrounding the Canadian Men's National Team as preparations for the World Cup continue. We discuss the recent Marcelo Flores interview and Canada's response to the situation, recap the two pre-World Cup friendlies and what we learned from the performances, and analyze the decision to hand the number one goalkeeper role to Maxime Crépeau. We also preview Canada's upcoming clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Canada's World Cup roster dropped and the Hangin' Cleats crew was live for every second of it. Unfiltered reactions, hot takes, and full breakdown — don't miss it.

Hanging Cleats is back! After a hiatus, Yves, Lex, Emmanuel, Kay, and the crew reunite for their first episode of 2026 — and the timing couldn't be better. With the FIFA World Cup just three weeks away, the guys dive into all things Canada and the tournament ahead.

The episode kicks off with the crew soaking in the World Cup buzz hitting Toronto — from jerseys flooding non-sports stores to Nathan Phillips Square getting a soccer makeover. Lex shares what it's like scoring a solo ticket to the Canada opener through the Voyageurs, while the crew debates Fan Fest plans and the controversy around making it a paid event.

Then things get serious: Alfonso Davies' injury, the mounting tension between Canada Soccer and Bayern Munich over his release, and what it means for a team already searching for answers up top. The guys break down their ideal starting XI for Canada at the World Cup — complete with the Promise David vs. Kyle Larin debate — before comparing notes with what ChatGPT would pick.

The crew also revisits Italy's shock World Cup exit and what it means for Canada's group stage path, before shifting to dark horse picks for the tournament.

The episode closes on a reflective note — has Toronto actually done enough to be ready? The crew turns the lens on the city itself, questioning whether the infrastructure, capacity, and fan activations are truly up to the scale of hosting the world's biggest tournament.

Topics covered:

• World Cup energy in Toronto & Fan Fest tickets
• Lex goes solo to the Canada opener
• Alphonso Davies injury & the Bayern Munich standoff
• Canada's starting XI debate (Promise David, Jonathan David, Kyle Larin, Tani)
• Italy's World Cup exit & Canada's group stage path
• Dark horse World Cup picks
• Is Toronto ready? Capacity, fan activations & the big question