The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Colin Cowherd & Landon Donovan react to World Cup Draw: Mexico & Germany Aren’t Scary, Brazil Is Wildly Talented
Dec 11, 2025
Landon Donovan, former U.S. men's national soccer team star and current analyst, joins Colin Cowherd to dissect the upcoming World Cup. They discuss Mexico's decline, noting it lacks the elite talent to intimidate opponents. The duo also analyzes Group B's strong lineup, including Canada’s hosting potential against Italy. Donovan highlights Brazil's raw talent and warns against underestimating Morocco. Finally, they evaluate Germany's aging squad, suggesting it should still dominate its group despite being less formidable.
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Mexico Lacks Game-Changing Talent
- Landon Donovan argues Mexico no longer scares top teams because they lack elite playmakers.
- He believes Mexico's current generation doesn't have enough game-changing players to excel in a World Cup.
Group B Is Stronger Than It Looks
- Colin Cowherd finds Group B (Canada, Qatar, Switzerland, playoff winner) notably strong compared to the U.S. group.
- He views Canada as a well-managed, formidable side that elevates the group's overall difficulty.
Toronto vs Italy Would Be Electric
- Landon Donovan and Colin discuss the storyline potential if Italy reaches Canada in Toronto.
- Donovan notes the match would be electric given Toronto's large Italian community and the World Cup home match atmosphere.