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Spurs Splash Cash, Klopp Germany Rumors & The World Cup

Chris Horwedel July 4, 2026

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This week on The Underdog Football Show:

On this episode of The Underdog Football Show, Chris Horwedel breaks down a packed week across the soccer world, led by World Cup Round of 32 chaos, Round of 16 previews, major transfer moves, women’s soccer growth, and the biggest rumors shaping the market. The show opens with MLS and NWSL updates, including Nashville sitting near the top of the MLS picture and the NWSL announcing major midseason growth with record attendance, more than 1 million total fans reached quickly, and the continued rise of women’s club soccer in the United States.

The World Cup takes center stage after a wild Round of 32. Chris recaps Canada’s first-ever men’s World Cup knockout win over South Africa, Brazil surviving Japan, Paraguay stunning Germany on penalties, Morocco knocking out the Netherlands, France rolling past Sweden, Mexico beating Ecuador, the United States defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain and Portugal advancing, and Switzerland ending its long knockout drought. He also covers Egypt’s first-ever World Cup knockout win over Australia, Mohamed Salah’s shootout moment, Argentina surviving a major Cape Verde scare, Lionel Messi’s continued scoring run, Vozinha becoming one of the tournament’s breakout stories, and Colombia’s controlled win over Ghana.

Chris then previews the Round of 16, including Canada vs. Morocco, Paraguay vs. France, Brazil vs. Norway, Mexico vs. England, Portugal vs. Spain, and USA vs. Belgium. France’s tournament dominance, Kylian Mbappé’s scoring form, Brazil facing Erling Haaland, Mexico’s home-field pressure at the Azteca, and the U.S. being treated as nearly level with Belgium all get spotlighted. The futures board also shows France separating from the field, with Argentina, Spain, England, Brazil, Portugal, Mexico, Colombia, the USA, and Morocco chasing.

The show also covers major soccer stories, including Julian Nagelsmann resigning after Germany’s World Cup exit and reports linking Jürgen Klopp to the Germany job, Neymar’s reported frustration with his role under Carlo Ancelotti in Brazil, and FIFPRO’s push for stronger action against online abuse targeting players.

In the transfer section, Tottenham dominate the men’s market with massive moves for Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, while Liverpool complete the Jérémy Jacquet deal, Chelsea land Marco Palestra, Everton sign Hayden Hackney, Nathan Aké joins Fenerbahçe, Bazoumana Touré heads to Newcastle, and André Onana returns to Trabzonspor on loan. On the women’s side, Layla Drury signs a historic first professional deal with Manchester United, Nicole Anyomi joins London City Lionesses, and the women’s transfer market continues to deepen across the WSL, NWSL, Liga F, Germany, France, and Italy.

The rumor section covers Crysencio Summerville attracting interest from Fulham, Chelsea, and Manchester United, Granit Xhaka staying at Sunderland despite Chelsea interest, Real Madrid denying Enzo Fernández links, Jules Koundé drawing attention from major European clubs, and Manchester United reportedly eyeing Ismaïla Sarr. Chris closes by warning that the World Cup can distort the transfer market, arguing that smart clubs should use tournament performances as confirmation, not discovery.

 

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Chris Horwedel

A lifelong sports fan who created NFL Draft Blitz all the way back in 1999. Chris founded Deep(ish) Thoughts in July of 2015 and that evolved into Underdog Sports in September of 2017. In his spare time, he enjoys watching Philadelphia sports teams, especially his beloved 76ers. #TrustTheProcess is a way of life.

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