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The 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup

Written by: Billy Galligan
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Billy Galligan and Simon Carver team up to preview and cover the biggest, boldest, and most logistically mind-boggling tournament in sports history: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Across eight episodes, they explore the massive 48-team expansion, dive into the unique football cultures of the co-hosts—USA, Mexico, and Canada—and debate what this historic event means for the future of the beautiful game in North America.Copyright 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup
Episodes
  • World Cup Chaos: Giant-Killers, Penalty Drama and Big Round of 16 Clashes

    World Cup Chaos: Giant-Killers, Penalty Drama and Big Round of 16 Clashes
    Jul 4 2026
    Germany and the Netherlands crash out in stunning penalty shootouts as Paraguay, Morocco, and underdog Cape Verde author unforgettable upsets. The hosts also look ahead to a loaded Round of 16, from Spain vs Portugal and Messi vs Salah to England’s trip to the Azteca and the USA’s growing soccer fever.
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    5 mins
  • End of Group Stage Chaos. 32 Teams Qualify for Knockout Rounds, 16 Teams Go Home

    End of Group Stage Chaos. 32 Teams Qualify for Knockout Rounds, 16 Teams Go Home
    Jun 28 2026
    From Cape Verde’s stunning run to the knockout rounds to Uruguay’s shock exit, this episode dives into the underdog stories and heavyweight collapses shaking up the tournament. It also revisits the wild Austria-Algeria finish, where stoppage-time twists left Iran’s fate swinging until the final whistle.
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    9 mins
  • World Cup Chaos: Why the New Round of 32 Changes Everything

    World Cup Chaos: Why the New Round of 32 Changes Everything
    Jun 27 2026
    The hosts break down how the expanded World Cup format turns the road to the final into an exhausting eight-game marathon, with one extra knockout round raising the physical and mental stakes for every team. They also dig into the chaos of third-place qualifiers, unpredictable bracket matchups, and why the fear of an early exit could push managers toward anti-football and tactical paralysis.
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    11 mins
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