2022 FIFA World Cup: Christian Pulisic scores, USA advances 1-0 over Iran | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Greg Jennings, and Kevin Wildes discuss the United States men’s national soccer team’s 1-0 win over Iran. Nick weighs in on team USA’s win and looks to Saturday's match vs. Netherlands.
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[@yamatotakeru9078]

GO USA

[@thavoice6374]

It's football not soccer

[@010Keymani]

we fed iran whole lotta franks lifetime supply of🌭🌭

[@skipbayless4375]

Never in all my years did I expect to Nick say names like Robben and Van Persie, I felt like I was living in another world.

[@rafaelisslaam1894]

heb watches soccer bro

[@phoenix6996]

I miss sneijder that man was so good

[@cris694]

@@phoenix6996 he was good but he was also lazy

[@hiddenkoncept08]

He talks about football/soccer on his podcast

[@kingexclusivo]

Love Nick Wright man, to think i used to hate him at some point

[@wpol475]

"Lets go inside the mind of a Greg Jennings..." - what a reference and golden comment. Love this show

[@_will795]

That was awesome. Had no idea he was aware of it lmao

[@justintallman3398]

With a broken effing leg! God I was in tears when Greg brought it up. What a throwback.

[@thekapocast]

Such an OG throwback

[@dwes6447]

HAHA NO WAY

[@chrisiwuchukwu5908]

One of my favorite segments. Nick with the soccer knowledge…

[@ryanfitz95]

Nick showing his soccer knowledge here. Impressed

[@cjryuk1909]

Same, when he mentioned van djik I was like 'oh he sorta knows what he's talking about' 😅

[@PlayBoi3x]

You mean football

[@nabetse1999]

Just goes to show his professionalism. Love the guy

[@abdih5488]

@@nabetse1999 he’s mentioned before he was a season ticket holder for the Houston MLS team when he lived there years ago

[@invalidusername201]

@@PlayBoi3x soccer* now go cry

[@iotatl]

GREG SAID THE THING!!!!!! HE PUT THE TEAM ON HIS BACK!!!! WITH A BROKEN LEG!!!!!

[@BHCHRIIS]

This had me smiling haha he really did say the thing

[@owenhart1815]

He put the team on his back doe!!

[@paytonmarlow3639]

I UNDERSTOOD THAT REFERENCE!!!!

[@whenthemaskfalls8591]

OH SH#&! DARREN SHAARPER, HARDEST HITTING SAFETY IN DA LEEEE!

[@damianclark550]

I appreciate Nick's knowledge and passion for this.

[@JoelGarcia-lu3tw]

Nick out here with the knowledge

[@tylerstanley5377]

Despite Nick’s annoyingly accurate takes on the Chiefs, my respect for him grew tenfold with his soccer knowledge. Love that he loves playing fifa haha

[@marcomagana8329]

I am impressed with Nick and his soccer knowledge. I want to see what bets he would make on the knockout stage

[@htownrocket87]

More futbol(soccer) talk please! LEGGO USA!

[@rezakrist7154]

Love from un Iranian to American soccer team ❤️❤️❤️🇺🇲❤️❤️❤️ Iranian people love you all. Please take look at the media, how happy are the people in Iran for your Victory ✌️. Hope in for free Iran of molls

[@scottdickson1473]

Nick knows his stuff.

[@ΕλβρΓκαλαργκα]

God bless America.

[@stephensalazar6947]

I loved this segment....I felt it at the end, cause I love betting soccer.

[@Jeffstrongman12]

Nick knowlegde was goated cant lie didnt expect him to know football this much

[@jaquayvermillion4524]

I just love sports and I love that USA is moving forward let's go

[@PoBoy028]

Nick with some soccer knowledge and good takes. Great stuff!

[@brightBoss]

The only two teams I'm rooting for in this world cup: Ghana🇬🇭 and US🇺🇸

[@UnexpectedWonder]

I ride with Nick as a Gambler. I feel him! 😁😁😁👊👊✊✊👏👏🙏🙏 He played a lot of FIFA too. Ya Love to see it.

[@mikewilson730]

Lot of energy in the stadium from both fanbase

[@dr.apostasy3347]

Nick 50 percent good take. But you need to rant on why they have not put their second best striker in any of their games . Gio Reyna is a beast he needs to be playing if he plays vs holland we win .

[@BasilBuchko]

Historic for the men's team, sure. But U.S. Soccer has done very well. The women's team has won 4 world cups, 4 Olympic golds and finished 2nd and 3rd in each a few times. Great win, for sure. But U.S. soccer is comprised to 2 teams.

[@mrdarren1045]

Nobody in the world cares about women's football. Seriously Nobody in a big football nation gives a stuff about it. The only game that matters is the men's game.

[@BasilBuchko]

@@mrdarren1045 I may not like your comment but I'm sure it's the sad reality. Perhaps not a universal truth, but as close as one can get.

[@mrdarren1045]

@@BasilBuchko England just recently won the women's European Cup and despite the bbc trying to push it as a really big thing ppl simply didn't really care. Winning the women's European Cup in no way made up for losing the mens final a year previously. Yes it is sad but it is the truth. Women's football is becoming more popular but it will never mean as much as the men's game.

[@mrdarren1045]

@@BasilBuchko I really want the USA to do well in the WC because it would be better for the global game if the USA took it more seriously and became one of the big football powers. The money and the audience they would bring in would be huge for football. They seem to be the only nation on earth that doesn't have football as their number one sport. We have lots of sports in England. Cricket is big so is Rugby and tennis and boxing and golf but football is bigger than all those sports combined. And I think that's probably true of 99% of all other countries. The USA must one day start taking it more seriously because they're really missing out. Nothing beats supporting your country at a world cup. No other sport can do that like football. Plus you don't have to be a physical freak to play it like you do in basketball or nfl. It's entirely skill not physique. So I think it's inevitable that the USA will eventually adopt it as their number one sport as well. All they need is a really good run at the world cup to ignite the American ppl.

[@kingkongdong6074]

@@mrdarren1045occer is not gonna over take basketball or nfl in US for the next decade or so. However, I think there is a reasonable chance it could be more popular than baseball or hockey. I think Latin American influence will play a big part of that change. As someone in Florida, I only watched/liked soccer cause I was friends with a kid from Ecuador. Idk if soccer will ever be number 1, but if it ever does happen, I think it is gonna have be gradual and it would most likely start with this generation of kids. Rereading this comment I realize I probably have bias being from Florida and not someone from the south or the north, so take my opinion with a grain of salt lol

[@hammaadhhussain6478]

Biggest test for the us will be whether they can handle the control that the dutch team will have. They struggled in the 2nd half against wales, and tonight.

[@MrBezl]

I love Nick’s range. He’s not just an NBA guy or an NFL guy. He loves soccer and tennis and golf and can talk every sport

[@tombystander]

"Great moments are born from great opportunities"- herb Brooks coach of miracle on ice

[@warriorforwa]

I stand correcting. I liked the segment

[@kengy1991]

I love the soccer talk!

[@Sikthkid]

Why is Tom Green there?

[@matteoughetti1320]

i am loving that the american are impressed by Nick's knowledge on soccer, when actually he just said basic things

[@judodono]

Nick Wright been studying

[@michaeljohnson987]

The bar is set so low people are going crazy about this win people they only score 2 goals in 3 matches

[@jumahamis227]

I didn’t know that nick knows football/ soccer like this 😂.

[@hectorlopez1069]

I'm happy for the players, but not berhalter.

[@danzigvssartre]

Netherlands ranked 8th and USA ranked 16th, that's not a big difference.

[@mrdarren1045]

At the elite level it is

[@chippweagaming6662]

Who is the dude with the long hair. I like his vibe. What show and channel is this. Please help lol

[@troybenson5767]

Still undefeated baby! This team is suited nicely for a knockout stage bc they rarely give up goals, it’s just a matter if we can scor them ourselves.

[@mrdarren1045]

Usa have scored 2 against the same opposition England have scored 9. I doubt the usa are gonna go much further. England are only just starting their WC but usa have really struggled against Wales and Iran. England cruised past both. Its a good job for usa that England only needed to draw that game cause if they had 100% needed to win and gone all out to win they would have been very vs USA.

[@wagfinpis]

If you're an NFL fan and not a soccer fan checkout some Adama Traore highlights.

[@ace__23]

as a fan of the show from england, i'm loving this FOOTBALL content 😂

[@gundamzaku214]

Nah US was gassed toward the end, we’ll see. But for now, enjoy the win!

[@jorgecampos2643]

Undisputed would never

[@yunussabdulkadreabdula9509]

It’s football

[@felipef.427]

🇺🇸👏👏👏 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

Belgium in 2014 was a much more formidable opponent than the netherland,s but again, with Nick's states and the Dutch having NOT lost since last June does scare the s*** out of me. However, they, Brazil, and the other European giants just do not look like the gods back in 02, 06, 10. The potential to win is beyond the roof

[@mosinc7388]

Who are we trying to kid? This world cup has been so boring. Only thing I get from watching it is a nap.

[@ctomas6753]

Gonna start the trash talk already...USA has no chance againt Oranje. We will bore them to death with possesion football 🤣

[@newday2308]

BIG JOKE NICK NICK WHO !!!

[@guillermomerlano2088]

If we only had Brooks, Richards, De la Torre and the few other players that should had been called up to the squad, instead of the MLS quota guys. 🤔

[@nabil_proano]

4-0 Netherlands

[@coreytressler24]

This guy has no idea what he's talking about haha...has he watched any football??

[@Moya1980]

I just find funny when "gringos" talk about "soccer". No trying to being rude. It is just lile Argentinians talking about Baseball.

[@trollinthedungeon5255]

This is supposed to be a sports show. Why are they talking about soccer?

[@Wopkage]

LMFAO Greg Jennings with the Greg Jennings madden meme😂😂😂😂

[@SalKhayer]

Nick just straight up admitting the fact that he managed to win at life by turning his degeneracy into a highly successful career. I aspire to be this good.

[@deltabot6550]

Degeneracy? Lol

[@None-Like-Asko]

@@deltabot6550 sports betting

[@deltabot6550]

@@None-Like-Asko I know. Degeneracy is just an... interesting word choice

[@bie-jaycelis1295]

indeed. he knows about a lot of sports outside those popular in the US

[@BlueJim]

@@deltabot6550 those of us who are very into the sports gambling world refer to ourselves as degens

[@santiagobuenos9673]

Seriously impressed with Nick’s knowledge Thought he was just a Chiefs homer

[@cosmicrayabsorber]

Hey man you putting some respect on that disrespect

[@jjpaco1914]

soccer is huge in missouri

[@lfcrvafan]

Lmao he clearly has no idea what he's talking about...total donkey! At least Greg admitted it!

[@abel.salesforce]

Impressive Nick ! Really impressive. Soccer's my first sport (followed by football & basketball) and you delivered that take like your regular NFL takes. Bravo bro !

[@Fidel_Cashflow]

lol that greg jennings madden video is literally 12 years old and we still quote it

[@jamieveldens2743]

Congrats to my US friends ❤️🇺🇸 (from France)

[@javierfernandez2576]

🙌🏽thanks bro good luck to your country

[@stogie8773]

England vs France quarters winner makes the final? I'm English of course lol

[@kenpachikenimaru1381]

Thank you FIFA for teaching Nick soccer....🤪

[@jg131804]

This might have been one of my favorite First Things First shows. Love to listen to them talk about something besides NFL and NBA

[@nabetse1999]

It’s crazy that football is so irrelevant in the U.S. that they have a segment where one guy at the panel has never seen a match lol. He was enthusiastic and honest, I like him, but you couldn’t get anyone else whose seen ONE game??

[@MrHutchiemcfly]

They literally are all at the World Cup. No one else there knows anything, and I say that respectfully

[@gogousa6661]

I used to hate it but It’s good to see casuals hyped up imo

[@tripperdelaluna1]

It's not that crazy. Big sports media in the US does a great job with marketing. In the US we feel like we have to watch the big game. We've been told that soccer is for foreigners and sissies by ESPN sports anchors for years. They do a good job including patriotism in our sports as well. It doesn't shock me that a man who makes his living as a sports pundit in the US has never watched a soccer match. It has been the norm for years.

[@Erik-ij5jb]

@@tripperdelaluna1 Well it doesn’t need to be marketed outside the US, everyone just knows. And from a Swede, sports and particulars soccer/football is pretty much the only thing we’re patriotic about.

[@tripperdelaluna1]

@@Erik-ij5jb They are going after the European market now as well. I don't think the English will fall for this illusion of fluidity we call the NFL - but who knows? The marketing and pizzazz is top notch. NHL markets hard here in the US and no one really watches it.They do a good job making Americans believe that it is a domestic sport. I don't think I know anyone who even knows the rules of hockey.

[@sbuyiselosandile7977]

I remember when Nick Wright said he want to be one of the best sports commentators. Because of his knowledge of various sports I can see him becoming exactly that if not better

[@Victor-jy8ko]

Congrats guys, happy for you from Spain

[@askme977]

Congrats to USA from Finland also. (And goodluck Spain too, one of my favorites to win).

[@cris694]

yes, is always a joy see USA and Japan Improving... Greetings from Brazil

[@ericking2207]

"I gamble on soccer in the middle of the night" 😂

[@carlosmoret2675]

That is factually wrong since the us is 6-9 hours behind europe. So it should be gambling in the morning or afternoon since most matches are between 14:00 and 20:30 est . Or he mist be gambling on asian soccer😂

[@bryange7747]

@@carlosmoret2675 I dont think he means to say he bets them live because he probably doesn't get to watch those games live due to his work schedule. His work has mostly been in the morning and they have meetings in the afternoon. So he probably just puts in bets the night before on European soccer games.

[@themasterzman1172]

What a way to give up your body for your team and your country. Props to Pulisic on finishing off that play. Go USA!

[@chrislioo]

Nick surprised me with his knowledge. They need to do more football segments. Would’ve have guessed he even knew where Liverpool is let alone the star defender

[@stephenpamon4162]

ITS CALLED SOCCER 🦅

[@beanie5851]

Greg is a goat for referencing that meme. BUT WAIT, I PUT THE TEAM ON MY BACK DOE

[@luckystarpiano]

I have been a massive soccer fan since I was a kid, & when we immigrated to the US in 1998, I would be crying as there wouldn’t be a single report ok TV on any games …. Now hearing this kind of passion and excitement about the sport I have loved my whole life, it’s just the best thing ever! Thank you to the great job the guys did today and praying and hoping for that big upset on Saturday 🤞🤞🤞🥰🥰🥰🎉🎉

[@magic4376]

The fear of Virgil Van Dijk, is the beginning of wisdom 😂😂😂

[@elijahtchilembe-mpovie2715]

Nick with the football knowledge 🔥🔥🔥

[@gelias2961]

Nick's passion for sports makes this show incredible.

[@s.chakarov]

Love watching Nick talking FOOTBALL ⚽ Greetings from Bulgaria 🇧🇬

[@josegranados3532]

Nick is secretly a top 100 fut champs player in fifa lol

[@damonmcleod5734]

I love this! this show is great

[@gyanbrian1832]

Woow Nick impressed...I'm from GHANA

[@TC-gx3qn]

Should have known Nick would watch soccer because he can bet on it in the middle of the night. 😆 Hope you don't need to join GA in the future.

[@antoniosvlachodimos8450]

So surreal as a European watching those segments

[@bullet996]

Captain America risked his nuts for that goal; mad respect

[@kdubs928]

As someone who loves “soccer” I love how the USA is finally getting behind fútbol

[@Sam-tu1on]

Fútbol is Spanish for Football. Just say Football

[@boricuafrican1]

pretty big buzz when the women won the whole thing a few years ago...and a few years before that.

[@okanlawonmuyiwa4254]

Nick is a gem. His knowledge of different sport makes him one of the best around.

[@Zer0Passion]

I love it

[@minfamous5841]

Wonder if Nick really knows soccer or if he just prepped for it well and used his analyst/speaking skills to get through

[@odmgaming84]

He's from KC, obviously, and Sporting KC is huge here. I think he even had season tickets and would talk soccer on his local radio show when he first started out on local KC radio. He's a real fan.

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

It's the age old question in sports.. I know guys who know every starter in the premiere league and don't miss an early saturday but can't play to save their lives... same goes for the tactical geniuses that always come out (for any sport really) and get on the pitch and are completely lost. I also know guys who played their who lives who don't even watch it.. So, I dunno anymore tbh lol.

[@minfamous5841]

@@odmgaming84 ok bet 💯 that’s what’s up

[@richarddukard8989]

I didn't know Tom Green was a soccer fan 😳

[@GaryTurbo]

Funny how people care more about what the sport is called than the fact that Qatar is hosting World Cup

[@fredinava-castro1549]

I hate Nick but I was impressed by him in this segment, I rip my hat. ISA lets go.

[@mauropedrosa7317]

Nick Wright always a pro. Rooting for you guys in the round of 16

[@kingleonidas6092]

English man here, don't sleep on USA. Netherlands aren't at 100%. Like my man said, show discipline, energy and attacking prowess, finish opportunities, you can beat them

[@247Lilboy]

Only 2nd game they won since Landon Donovan goal against Algeria…true but look at the teams they’ve played well against. 2014 drew with Portugal lost by 1 to eventual champs Germany wen 120 minutes losing by 1 to Belgium. Drew with England who was 2nd in the Euros….we are getting better. Netherlands will be a great test for this very young squad

[@bryanalvarado4485]

From Ecuador, i wish you all the best against Holanda. You can beat them, you play a very good football, good lucky mates. 👍🏽 All latín america with you

[@warriorforwa]

Please Fox. Don’t have football and basketball media people speak on soccer. Get real soccer analysts. It’s tough watching these guys try to relate.

[@nahsiongoetre6874]

That man Pulisic had to go to the hospital 🏥 because he was CARRYING THIS TEAM ON HIS BACK

[@GodsgiftKhaneal]

OH MY GOD GREG JENNINGS SAID IT

[@Drako32A]

Wow! First reasonable take I’ve heard by a major network pundit. Respect, Nick!

[@spongeaang98]

As a journalist, people don't understand that soccer is now watched by a lot of younger sports fans in America than it used to be. A lot of these pundits actually know the sport but don't talk about them because they know most American audiences won't be familiar with it yet. That may change in the next few years however.

[@joshbexley]

Yes. Finally someone talking about the WORLD CUP!

[@mrdarren1045]

Today I watched my first 'soccer'match so that qualifies me to offer an opinion. Geez..

[@dudesweet1583]

Where is Broussard?

[@JP-xq7fo]

2002 Quaterfinals if Var was around were through to the semis

[@mrdarren1045]

And if var was around in 86 England wouldn't have gone out to Argentina... or in 98 and in 2010 lampards goal will have stood. Nobody has been robbed more than England. Its not even close.

[@dman9999]

put da team on his back doe

[@AG-vs3xc]

3 balls rule them all....lol....🤣😂🤣😂....🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍