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The Messi Effect | Episode 13 | Tuesday, June 16, 2026A daily FIFA World Cup 2026 podcast from Caloroga Shark Media.🏟️ MATCHDAY 1 — Groups I, JSpain held to a shock 0-0 draw by Cape Verde — a result that reshuffles Group I — and Matchday 1 served up more drama with Belgium 1-1 Egypt, Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay, and Iran 2-2 New Zealand. Host Jamie Rudd breaks down the key moments, tactical surprises, and which teams now carry momentum from an opening day of beautiful chaos.TODAY'S FIXTURES:⚽ France vs Senegal | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 3:00 PM ET⚽ Iraq vs Norway | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | 6:00 PM ET🔵⚪ Argentina vs Algeria | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | 9:00 PM ETNew episodes every morning at 5 AM ET through the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance on this podcast. (Yes, AI wrote this sentence.)#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia #France #Senegal #Iraq #Norway #Argentina #Algeria #Messi #LionelMessi