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ESPN reporter points to PSV regarding the World Cup: “I secretly watch quite a lot of matches”
Max de KokJune 8, 2026
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ESPN reporter points to PSV regarding the World Cup: “I secretly watch quite a lot of matches”

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The World Cup in football in Canada, Mexico and the United States is just around the corner, and partly due to time differences, some matches will also be played in the middle of the night. So, the Netherlands will play their third match at 1:00 a.m. Dutch time on the night of 25 to 26 June.

For ESPN reporter Fresia Cousiño Arias, this is the main reason she doesn’t choose a faraway vacation this year. Cousiño Arias tells FCUpdate in an interview.

''I'm going away for a week, but I also always find it quite nice to be at home during the tournament, watch a bit of football with friends. And I do have to do a bit of a shift at ESPN from time to time. I personally always prefer to go away during the winter break. If there's a tournament like that and we go away, I don't think it would really make my girlfriend very happy if we're constantly watching matches at night. Then it's also not really a vacation for her, so I have to take that into account a bit'', says the ESPN reporter.

Cousiño Arias is, despite the fact that matches are also played at night, planning to follow as many as possible and the reporter also points to PSV in the process. ''I secretly watch quite a lot of matches, you know. There will be quite a few where I won't stay awake and get up until 4.00 in the morning. But then again, there are of course quite a lot of Eredivisie players who are active there. I really do like that, whether it's Anis Hadj Moussa or Esmir Bajraktarevic'', the presenter continues.

The reporter also predicts the world champion. ''Well, I think everyone gives France the best chance. If the squad comes from there, you always think: wow, how can he not be in it, why hasn’t he made the squad? That always amazes me. In general, there are also plenty of players you think: we could really use them here in the Netherlands. So I expect France, but the most fun thing about a World Cup—and especially with so many countries: surprises are bound to happen in it'', said Cousiño Arias.

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Emma R.8 Jun, 23:21

Lol dat nacht kijken omdat ze anders te weinig dienst kan doen bij ESPN, fair enough. Maar ok, als PSV'ers daar spelen dan zit ik ook gewoon te koekeloeren op de tijdverschillen, bruh. Wie wordt bij Nederland om 1:00 nog wakker om te kijken met vrienden? 🔥

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tom_928 Jun, 22:40

De passage over Eredivisiespelers klinkt nice, maar die namen die ze noemt zijn niet echt PSV-gevoel. Ik zou eerder willen dat ze Bajraktarevic of Hadj Moussa aan PSV-linkt, want dit klinkt nu alsof het willekeurig rondzwerft. Zonde, want er zijn genoeg PSV-sterren die je juist wil zien op zo'n toernooi.

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RobR8 Jun, 22:21

"Er zullen best een hoop zijn waar ik niet tot 4.00 uur 's nachts voor ga wakker blijven." Fair, maar i will be, especially if PSV representation shows up. France might be favorite, but surprises are always where PSV fans eat.

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Kai R.8 Jun, 21:36

She says she usually prefers going away in the winter, but the WC schedule means that's not happening anyway. If PSV have players involved, they basically become must-watch, even at 4:00.

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FREDDY8 Jun, 21:33

1:00 NL time in the middle of the night is criminal 😅. But if PSV talent is involved, i would also be "stiekem" watching.

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BIGTOM8 Jun, 21:13

France als favoriet begrijp ik wel, maar ik vind dat altijd saai als iedereen het al heeft afgeschreven. Bij PSV kijken we juist naar de onverwachte doorbraken, iemand die ineens knalt. Kan die "surprises between" echt, laat het dan maar een PSV-verhaal zijn.

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marieke_v8 Jun, 18:56

Friesia heeft echt gelijk met dat thuis blijven, maar tbh voor een fan is zo'n WK gewoon verslaving 😂. Als ze Eredivisie volgt, dan moeten PSV en talenten ook opvallen. Ik hoop dat die jongens gewoon doorpakken en niet alleen groepsfase meedoen.

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pieter19858 Jun, 18:21

France als favoriet snap ik, maar imo they win games with experience, not vibes. Anyway, i want PSV guys to prove they belong on that stage, not just be 'Eredivisie players'.

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PSV_Sven8 Jun, 18:08

"Ik kijk stiekem best wel veel wedstrijden" en dan ben ik meteen benieuwd welke PSV-spelers ze op het oog heeft. Hopelijk zijn er spelers met minuten, want anders wordt het weer zo'n WK waar we vooral naar geruchten zitten te kijken.

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Sarah J.8 Jun, 18:00

"Ik kijk stiekem best wel veel wedstrijden" is a mood, maar tbh she should just commit to waking up for the PSV games too. With Eredivisie guys in that line-up, it will be hard to ignore PSV players at the WC.

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PSV_Sven8 Jun, 17:53

Nice, Fresia is clearly watching PSV players closely. If she's even awake for Eredivisie guys like Hadj Moussa or Bajraktarevic, PSV's scouting links feel real 🔥🐐