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View All NewsMay 20, 2026
New Podcast ‘American Futbol’ Launches, Exploring the Soul of U.S. Soccer Ahead of the Men’s World Cup
May 8, 2026
Rosie Perez Hosts ‘Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York,’ a New Podcast From Futuro Media
February 3, 2026
Futuro Studios Announces the Return of Hit Podcast ‘La Brega’
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How was salsa brought to one of the most exciting boxing matches of all time, Rumble in the Jungle? 💃 🥊 @rosieperezbrooklyn talks about the history of Fania Records and its overlap with the Greatest of All Time, Muhammad Ali.
Listen to Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York hosted by @rosieperezbrooklyn , available wherever you get your podcasts!
@rebeibarra breaks down one of the most intense matches of the 2002 World Cup, Mexico v. USA. This is also the only time both teams faced each other at the World Cup.
Listen to American Futbol! Available with the link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts!
It’s been described as the world’s best soccer rivalry: USA v. Mexico. We look into the hallmarks in an international rivalry that spans decades between two countries that share much more than a border. And we discuss why for the U.S. Men’s National Team, every game against Mexico feels like an away game, even in the U.S.A.
Listen to American Futbol! Available wherever you get your podcasts.
This will be Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa’s final World Cup Tournament.
After 6 appearances at the World Cup, this will be Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa’s final tournament. The Mexico goalkeeper has had an amazing career, from six CONCACAF Gold Cup titles to an Olympic bronze medal.
“The Mexico national team has always been my compass in my career and my life....It’s given me direction.” - Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa
6 Latin American countries qualified for
The Round of 32! ⚽🥅
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Mexico 🇲🇽 advances to the round of 32!
Yesterday, Mexico Beat Czechia 3 - 0, becoming the first nation to advance to the round of 32. For being the leader of group A with 9 points, Mexico will now face one of the 3rd place contendors of the other groups.
The World Cup is a celebration of humanity, but this one feels a bit different. Journalist Tariq Panja discusses the unique situation that is shaping the World Cup today.
Listen to American Futbol! Available with the link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts!
On our podcast, American Futbol, Journalist Tariq Panja breaks down the gap between what FIFA claims to believe and the actions of its president at the center of it all.
Listen to American Futbol! Available wherever you get your podcasts.
There’s long been a shared belief that despite the mistakes and wrongdoings of players, organizers, or world leaders, the game of soccer remains pure – untouched by our sins. In this episode we ask: how can that still be the case today? And we look into one of the countries that exemplifies the political turmoil and contradictions that have come to define this World Cup: Iran.
Listen to American Futbol! Available wherever you get your podcasts.
We spoke with people on the streets about who their favorite Fania artists are and what they love about salsa. 💃
Comment below your answers and listen to Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York hosted by @rosieperezbrooklyn, available wherever you get your podcasts! #SummerForTheCity
9 Latin American countries are participating in this year’s World Cup! Which team are you rooting for? ⚽
Andrés Cantor has been a sports announcer for almost 40 years. He’s received eight Emmy Awards for his broadcasting and a place in the National Soccer Hall of Fame. You know his voice. His “Gooooooooool” has been featured everywhere from Late Night to The Simpsons. We get into the nitty-gritty of calling a game, why he’s not afraid to cry, and the beauty of the World Cup.
Link in bio to listen to American Futbol! Also available wherever you get your podcasts.
