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Trevor Noah Breaks Down the World Cup Chaos ⚽🌍

Trevor and Joe can't agree on English striker Harry Kane, the GOAT debate, or how the offside rule is ruining football.

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Jun 30, 20261h 0mWatch on YouTube

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EPISODE INFO

Released
June 30, 2026
Duration
1h 0m
Channel
What Now? With Trevor Noah
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Trevor and Joe can't agree on English striker Harry Kane, the GOAT debate, or how the offside rule is ruining football. In this week's World Cup bonus episode, the football frenemies clash over Kane's place among the game's greats, debate whether FIFA favors Ronaldo or Messi, and who truly deserves football's GOAT crown, and unpack the dramatic aftermath of South Africa's elimination. They also dive into the struggles of midfield stars like Vitinha and Pedri before giving us their complete Round of 32 predictions. Who’s overrated? Who’s going all the way? And why does the World Cup turn everyone into an expert overnight? Watch the full conversation and join Trevor Noah’s World Cup Watch Party. #WorldCup #TrevorNoah #Football #Soccer #WhatNowPodcast 00:00 - Welcome to the Watch Party 02:14 - Trevor’s World Cup Predictions 08:32 - The Craziest Teams This Year 15:10 - Why Football Drives People Insane 24:45 - Biggest Upsets Coming? 36:20 - The Pressure of Representing a Nation 48:05 - Final Predictions

SPEAKERS

  • Trevor Noah

    host

    Comedian and podcast host of "What Now? With Trevor Noah."

  • Joe

    guest

    Guest football commentator providing match analysis and World Cup predictions.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of What Now? With Trevor Noah, featuring Trevor Noah and Joe, Trevor Noah Breaks Down the World Cup Chaos ⚽🌍 explores Trevor Noah debates World Cup drama, bias, players, and rule changes They frame the World Cup as a uniquely emotional, “toxic relationship” sport where knockout losses feel cruel no matter how they happen.

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