Just when you thought the World Cup story was over, FIFA dropped a bombshell. Castro1021 and Konky break down Gianni Infantino's plan to spin off the World Cup's commercial rights into a $20 billion company — "FIFA Forward Enterprise" — and sell 20% to private investors, including a firm with ties to the Kushner family. Within five days, UEFA's 55 nations voted to boycott, the football world erupted, and Infantino was forced into a stunning U-turn that has him fighting for his future. The guys go deep: what FIFA actually is and how it makes its billions, the history from 13 teams in 1930 to the most lucrative sporting event ever in 2026, the devil's advocate case for the plan (would it really help smaller nations?), FIFA's corruption problem, the Super League comparison, and the big question — who actually owns the World Cup? Plus: is Infantino even making it to 2030?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EA FC 27 has been revealed, and Castro1021 has thoughts. The TEN21 crew breaks down the $150 Ultimate Plus edition, the new Open World mode, and the business strategy behind EA's search for its next Ultimate Team-sized cash cow. Then the conversation turns to LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, the accidental Miami Heat YouTube upload that sent betting markets into a frenzy, Tom Brady's confusing new chapter, and Cristiano Ronaldo's backyard driving range. Plus two wild American soccer stories — a UPSL player headed to Real Madrid and the FC Dallas academy teen signed by Chelsea — MLS restart reactions on Griezmann and Lewandowski, Castro's babymoon in Florida, Rupert's crystal-mining trip, and the viral bicycle kick from Messi's son. New episodes every week on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Pandora — now with video on the iHeart app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spain wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the New York/New Jersey final at MetLife Stadium. On this episode of the TEN21 Podcast, hosts Castro1021 (Edwin Castro) and Konky break down every moment of the final and reflect on the full tournament — the first World Cup ever hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Castro shares the wild story of what it took to get to the World Cup Final: a severe food poisoning episode, an emergency room visit, two canceled flights out of Dallas, and a $1,000 emergency driver from Boston to New Jersey at 5 AM. He turns 35 the day after recording, has a baby on the way with wife Pita, and somehow still made it to MetLife for kickoff. The tactical breakdown covers why Spain's system beat Argentina's superstar dependency. Rodri orchestrated the midfield like a reincarnated Sergio Busquets and only conceded one goal in the entire tournament. Argentina had zero shots on target in regulation. Castro and Konky argue Spain has proven that the future of football is the system, not the number 10 — and that we may never see another final like Qatar 2022 again. The hosts unpack the awkwardness of Donald Trump's role in the trophy presentation, where nearly every player visibly hesitated before shaking his hand except Spain's Rodri, and where the Mexican president got no acknowledgment because players were still rattled. They also cover IShowSpeed's halftime performance (ranked in Castro's top three of the tournament), the moment Speed got emotional watching Messi cry, the retirement debates around both Messi and Ronaldo, the influencer LARPing epidemic at $5,000 stadium seats, FIFA's reported $9 billion tournament revenue, the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket during the tournament, the Fox broadcast team including Stu Holden and Melissa Ortiz, and the emotional monologue on how the political division of the world returned within hours of the final whistle. Also discussed: why the group stage was more entertaining than the knockouts, whether the New York final was the right call versus SoFi or Atlanta, the AI and tech advancement across the tournament, whether the World Cup was "Americanized" or just commercialized, the closing of the gap between top-tier and mid-tier national teams, and Castro's tribute to the creators doing it right — Matti SC, Guap Nation, and IShowSpeed — versus the ones just LARPing for engagement. A full-tournament reflection episode for anyone who followed the 2026 World Cup, the Messi era, Spain's dynasty, and everything that made this tournament unlike any before it. Topics: 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain vs Argentina final, Rodri, Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, Cristiano Ronaldo retirement, IShowSpeed halftime performance, Donald Trump World Cup trophy, MetLife Stadium, Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT, El Tri, FIFA revenue, Polymarket, prediction markets, Fox Sports commentary, Stu Holden, Melissa Ortiz, Alexi Lalas, World Cup 2022 Qatar comparison, hydration breaks, football tactics, Sergio Busquets, Julian Alvarez, football podcast, soccer podcast, Latino sports podcast, Dallas Fort Worth podcast, Castro1021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time ever, Castro1021 is joined by his wife, Pita  — and it's the most personal episode of TEN21 yet. The two open up about an eighteen-year love story that started with a single MySpace message when they were just 15 and 16, and the road from high-school sweethearts to marriage to building businesses together. Castro and Pita get real about breaking the cycle of the traditional Mexican household, the generational trauma they refused to pass down, the hard sacrifices behind the streaming career, and the faith and loyalty that carried them through it all — before finally addressing the elephant in the room: they're having a baby. Funny, emotional, and unfiltered, this is a love story you'll want to listen to with your ride-or-die.   #Ten21Podcast #Castro1021 #Pitaa1021 #BabyAnnouncement #LoveStory #Futbol #LatinoPodcast #CouplePodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Castro1021 and Konky are back as the 2026 World Cup hits the knockout stage — and the tournament just got real. The guys break down the fixture the whole world is waiting for: Mexico vs England in the Round of 16, from El Tri's undefeated, no-goals-conceded run to the Estadio Azteca altitude debate and whether England are really the favorites.They also dig into the referee controversy lighting up the tournament — why Jude Bellingham was sent off while Lionel Messi escaped without a card for a similar challenge — plus VAR inconsistency, Messi's road to the final, and the "is FIFA protecting the golden boy?" debate. From an honest take on USA soccer fan culture, to the viral story of German fan Freddy deactivating his account, to Messi's reported $15M "Spider-Man" commercial, the guys cover it all before filling out their World Cup bracket and calling their shot on a France vs Argentina final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Castro1021 and Konky try something new: the first-ever TEN21 World Cup watch-along. They break down an England match live alongside special guest Tommy — an Englishman who's called Texas home for over a decade and runs vintage jersey brand London Calling Texas and indoor venue Crossbar Soccer & Beer. From an outsider's honest take on whether the USA is "there yet" in soccer, to the Harry Kane vs Erling Haaland striker debate, to the big one — should Cristiano Ronaldo chase 1,000 career goals before retiring, and is it finally time for Lionel Messi to walk away — the guys hit the storylines defining World Cup 2026. Plus: can the USMNT make a real run on home soil, why AI referees might be the best upgrade the tournament has ever seen, a studio-analyst roast nobody saw coming, and the case that this World Cup is quietly bringing the world together. A loose, funny, tequila-fueled hang that turned into one of the crew's favorite episodes yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup is officially here, and the TEN21 Podcast is breaking down everything from the opening matchdays. Castro1021 and Konky get into the hydration-break controversy turning soccer into four quarters, the empty-seat debate at a sold-out tournament, USA and Mexico's opening wins, Brazil's scare against Morocco, and the anonymous European creator going viral for road-tripping across America. Plus Raúl Jiménez's emotional goal dedicated to his late father, Canada's first World Cup point in 40 years, a national-team captain's visa drama at the border, and why the three host nations are neighbors rather than rivals — capped off with a round of Guess the Player by the Emojis. New episodes every Tuesday on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Pandora — now with video on the iHeart app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Castro1021 is in studio! The streamer, influencer, and FIFA legend is with us to break down one of the greatest soccer matches of all time: The 2022 World Cup Final between Argentina and France.  (0:00) We kick things off. (1:00) Castro1021 joins us on the couch. (29:49) We go back to December 2022. (33:28) We breakdown these rosters. (49:10) We dive into the game. (59:48) We score the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Castro1021 and Konky react to the biggest stories around the 2026 World Cup: the viral “hate watching” trend, the New Zealand defender Tim Paine going from 4,700 to over 5 million followers overnight, KSI's rumored exit from the Sidemen, and IShowSpeed's new World Cup anthem landing on FIFA's official album. Plus an honest, heavier discussion on creators sharing deeply personal decisions online. New episodes every Tuesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Castro sits down with Bateson87 (Jamie Bateson) — one of the founding fathers of FIFA Ultimate Team content and a 14-year veteran of the FIFA / EA FC creator scene — for one of the most candid conversations in TEN21 Podcast history. Bateson opens up about his 110-pound weight loss journey, the Christmas Eve coughing fit that fractured three of his vertebrae, and why he's been so vocal against weight loss injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro. He shares the unfiltered story of the EA coin sponsor era — how he made tens of thousands of dollars per month, why EA publicly singled him out as the face of the crackdown, and how he rebuilt that relationship to keep his career intact. The conversation moves into the dark side of FIFA Ultimate Team — the addiction of pack opening, who in the FIFA community actually spends six figures a year on FIFA points, and how the introduction of FUT Champions in FIFA 17 changed gaming culture forever. Bateson talks about the day he nearly walked away from content during a community boycott, what it's like being a parent now, and why he'd give up his YouTube channel before he'd give up his Twitch stream. Castro and Bateson trade stories from a decade of friendship — the legendary KSI vs Bateson pink slip pack challenges, their Fall Guys world championship run during COVID, the infamous Vegas roulette machine incident, and being detained at the US border for wearing an NFL jersey one too many times. The episode closes with 2026 FIFA World Cup predictions: Bateson's pick for the tournament winner, his England outlook under manager Thomas Tuchel, the dark horse pick, and an honest take on USA's chances at home — plus an emotional confession from Bateson about his Sunday night viewing habits during Castro's FUT Champions run. A must-listen for FIFA content creators, EA Sports FC players, fans of Sidemen-era YouTube, and anyone who grew up on the FIFA Ultimate Team community. Topics: FIFA, EA Sports FC, FUT, Ultimate Team, FIFA pack opening, FIFA coin sponsors, weight loss, content creator burnout, KSI, NepentheZ, Sidemen, Twitch streaming, YouTube gaming, World Cup 2026, England football, FIFA 17, FUT Champions, gaming addiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.