2026 FIFA World Cup™ Predictions: The Title Favorite Destined To Fail
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Bear Bets is back with a full preview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™! Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Sammy Panayotovich, and Geoff Schwartz are joined by FOX Soccer analyst Maurice Edu to break down everything you need to know before the biggest tournament in the world kicks off.The crew dives into:• How far the United States can go on home soil • Their favorite picks for the Golden Boot • Which nation has the best shot to lift the trophy • The powerhouse team that could disappoint early Can France make an incredible third straight FIFA World Cup Final? The guys debate that and much more while also giving updates and best bets for the NBA and NHL Playoffs.Don’t miss this loaded episode of Bear Bets!
Chapters:0:00 Intro0:30 Maurice Edu Joins The Show!1:00 What To Expect From The United States5:30 Spain & France or The Field?7:45 Sleeper Teams9:20 Golden Boot Bet10:30 Favorite To Falter15:45 Who Is Willing The World Cup?19:20 NBA Playoffs: Knicks vs ???23:00 NHL Playoffs: Golden Knights vs ???26:00 NHL Futures32:35 MLB Futures35:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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