World Cup 2026: Spain are Champions!
Jul 27, 202645m
España es campeona del mundo! We review the (dreadful) 2026 World Cup final, talk about our viewing experience, and reflect on our takeaways from the tournament.
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Hosted by Rheon Trim & Elyas Tecle · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 282 episodes
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Rheon Trim & Elyas Tecle hosts The Overlap, a sports show with 282 episodes published.
España es campeona del mundo! We review the (dreadful) 2026 World Cup final, talk about our viewing experience, and reflect on our takeaways from the tournament.
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