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The beginning of the end... Today was the conclusion of Groups A, B, and C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Celebrations can be heard around the world, while heartbreaks can be felt in other parts. Join Brandon Cortes and Jay Shatara as they go over the final results of these three Groups and as well go over the impact of Mexican football culture and the icon... Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa's legacy.

The final game of the second match day in the Group Stage took place in Guadalajara tonight. Colombia took on the strict African side that is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Daniel Muñoz shines once again for his Colombia. Our host Brandon goes solo again for this late episode.

He's back! Ronaldo opens up his World Cup 2026 account with a brace as Portugal cruises to victory. England look underwhelming against Ghana, and Croatia stay alive by eliminating Panama.

Messi shows off his GOAT abilities as he continues his tear early in this world cup. France dominates after a lengthy weather delay as Mbappe tries to keep up with Messi in the Golden Boot Race. And speaking of star power, Haaland shows he is here to stay in the tournament as he helps Norway advance to the round of 32.

A huge day in the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Spain return to normal Spain with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. Cape Verde claim their second-ever point World Cup and score their first-ever goal(s) in an intense 2-2 draw vs. Uruguay. Iran fight for their lives vs. Belgium in a heroic performance by Alireza Beiravand. Egypt win their first-ever World Cup game in a 1-3 victory over the sneaky Kiwis of New Zealand. Join Brandon, Steven, and Pat in this episode of World Cup in Review!

Welcome to another blockubster episode of our World Cup in Review series special of The Deep Cinema Podcast! Brandon and Steven dig into the results of Group E matches and the dramatic Türkiye vs. Paraguay match.

The Deep Cinema Podcast team welcomes Pat Flores for the post-match thoughts on Netherlands 5, Sweden 1. Following a 2-2 draw with Japan, the Dutch were in a must-win match vs the front line of Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak, and Yasin Ayari. Pat Flores adds his thoughts on his own Liverpool FC players; five of which featured in today's blockbuster match.

The USA are off to a flying start as they take down the Socceroos 2-0 in Seattle. Haiti is eliminated after a "Vini" masterclass for Brazil, and Morocco continues its incredible form with a huge win against Scotland.

Brandon, Steven, and Jay get together to review Mexico's group clinching win over South Korea with a 1-0 win in Guadalajara. They also give a quick preview to the USA and Australia match taking place in Matchday 2, along with other day's results!

Minutes after the final whistle is blown, Brandon hits the mic to share his thoughts on the incredible defense and determination of Uzbekistan and the passion of Colombia to secure the three points. The final game of this first match day of the Group Stage, is now complete!

The final day of match day 1 in this first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup. 2018 World Cup semi-final repeats with England facing Croatia in the Group Stage. Cristiano Ronaldo makes history with his sixth-ever FIFA World Cup experience; twenty years after 2006 edition in Germany. Brandon and Jay share their thoughts in some of the best games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup yet.

Steven and Jay break down the latest action from June 16th matchups in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mbappe shows off his class as France take down Senegal, Erling Haaland makes his debut on the world stage with Norway, and Messi shows why he is the GOAT with a group stage hattrick.

It's the fourth day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and five matches were played with so much goal galore! Brandon and Jay review the 7-1 Germany thrashing of Curaçao, the intense 2-2 draw between sleeping giants Netherlands and Japan, and the defensive displays of Côte d'Ivoire and Ecuador in a tight 1 nil win.

In maybe the biggest upset of the tournament so far, Türkiye falls to the "Socceroos" of Australia. Brandon Cortes has the insight on the 2-0 upset.

Brandon and Jay break down all three games on 6/14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup including the headliner of Brazil vs. Morocco.

The last of the three home nations to play their home opener; the United States of America. The US breeze through a nervous Paraguay side. Brandon and Jay are joined by Sports Analytic and Producer, Allif Karim. Listen on as we react to the final ten (10) minutes of the game together.

The second of our 2026 host nations gets underway as Canada gets its first ever World Cup point as it draws Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-1.

Brandon and Steven stay up late to give their immediate reaction on game 2 on opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The beautiful passing and fast plays were enough for South Korea to defeat a physically-strong and intelligent Czechia.

Jay and Brandon give immediate takeaways from the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Mexico takes down South Africa.

Steven & Brandon celebrate one of Hollywood's great actors, Mr. Jon Bernthal, by reviewing two recent produced and written releases by Bernthal, The Punisher and The Bear 'GARY'.Hosts: Steven Raju, Brandon Cortes