Who Stops France? An 11-Year-Old Ranks the 2026 World Cup

France is in the semis and everybody else is chasing. Tyler ranks the final 7 and calls who lifts the trophy July 19.

Show Notes

France is already in the 2026 World Cup semifinals -- five wins, no extra time, Mbappe with 8 goals. Everybody else is chasing. Tyler ranks the seven teams still alive, calls exactly who can stop France, and puts his trophy pick on the record for July 19. Plus the Argentina 3-2 Egypt comeback, the Golden Boot race (Mbappe vs Messi vs Haaland), and Stat or Cap. Dad just holds the mic. New episodes every other Friday.

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The Hot Take Kid is an 11-year-old who knows ball and isn't afraid to say it.

Every other Friday, Tyler opens with the takes everyone else is too scared to make, breaks down the games and players that actually matter, and puts his predictions **on the record**. He backs every take with stats — scoring averages, shooting splits, playoff records — and he knows them cold. His dad just holds the mic, pushes back, and tries to stump him with the Stat Check (Tyler's batting .850 and won't let you forget it). Friends rotate in as guest commentators.

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