Hyperfocus FC is a football podcast exploring the World Cups that defined generations of fans.
Hosted by Simon Scott, James Hepworth, and Jack Hoban, this four-part series looks back at five iconic FIFA World Cups—not just the football itself, but the eras that surrounded it. From unforgettable goals and legendary players to iconic kits, tournament songs, playground debates, and the changing culture of the game, each episode revisits the moments that made these tournaments impossible to forget.
Covering Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, and Qatar 2022, the series explores how football's biggest tournament evolved over two decades and how the experience of being a football fan changed alongside it.
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In the final episode of their World Cup retrospective series, Simon Scott is joined by James Hepworth and Jack Hoban to look back on the two most recent FIFA World Cups: Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
The trio revisit England's unforgettable run to the semi-finals in Russia, Croatia's remarkable journey to the final, France's emergence as the dominant force of a new generation, and the arrival of stars such as Kylian Mbappé on football's biggest stage. They also discuss Germany's shock group-stage exits, iconic matches including Spain vs Portugal and France vs Argentina, and the atmosphere surrounding the last traditional summer World Cup.
The conversation then turns to the unique winter World Cup in Qatar, reflecting on the tournament's unusual feel, Argentina's dramatic path to glory, Saudi Arabia's stunning upset over the eventual champions, and the fiery quarter-final between Argentina and the Netherlands. The episode culminates with a discussion of the extraordinary 2022 World Cup Final between Argentina and France, Lionel Messi's crowning achievement, Kylian Mbappé's hat-trick heroics, and where the tournament ranks among the greatest football spectacles ever seen. The series concludes with predictions for the future and anticipation for the next chapter in World Cup history.
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1 Jul 2026
The 2014 FIFA World Cup
In this episode of Hyperfocus FC, Simon Scott is joined by James Hepworth and Jack Hoban to revisit the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil — a tournament packed with unforgettable goals, dramatic upsets, and one of the most shocking results in football history.
From James Rodríguez's stunning breakout performances and Robin van Persie's iconic flying header to Costa Rica's unlikely run, England's disappointing campaign, and Germany's historic triumph, the trio look back on a World Cup that perfectly combined spectacle, emotion, and chaos. Featuring discussions on Neymar's rise, Spain's collapse, the atmosphere of football's spiritual home, and the infamous 7-1 semi-final between Germany and Brazil, this episode explores why Brazil 2014 remains one of the most memorable tournaments ever played.
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24 Jun 2026
The 2010 FIFA World Cup
In this episode of Hyperfocus FC, Simon Scott is joined by James Hepworth and Jack Hoban to revisit the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa — the first World Cup ever held on African soil.
From the sound of the vuvuzelas and the iconic tournament soundtrack to Spain's historic triumph, Ghana's unforgettable run, Diego Forlán's brilliance, and England's frustrating campaign, the trio explore a tournament that felt unlike any other. Featuring discussions on the Jabulani ball, emerging stars like Thomas Müller and Mesut Özil, the infamous Lampard "ghost goal", Luis Suárez's controversial handball against Ghana, and a World Cup Final remembered as much for its aggression as Andrés Iniesta's winning goal, this episode looks back on a tournament that helped shape modern football.
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22 Jun 2026
The 2006 FIFA World Cup
In the first episode of this Hyperfocus FC mini-series, Simon Scott is joined by James Hepworth and Jack Hoban to revisit the 2006 FIFA World Cup — a tournament many fans consider the last truly classic World Cup.
From iconic kits, legendary players, and unforgettable matches to Germany's incredible atmosphere as host nation, the trio share their memories of a summer that helped define their love of football. Featuring discussions on Zidane's final tournament, Brazil's galáctico squad, England's Golden Generation, the Battle of Nuremberg, and one of the most famous World Cup Finals ever played, this episode is a nostalgic celebration of a tournament that still feels bigger than football.
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17 Jun 2026
Trailer: Welcome to Hyperfocus FC
Football is never just football.
Welcome to Hyperfocus FC, a podcast exploring football history, culture, nostalgia, and obsession through an Autistic cultural lens. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.
Hosted by Simon Scott, James Hepworth, and Jack Hoban, the series revisits iconic tournaments, legendary players, unforgettable moments, and the stories that shaped the world's most popular sport. Whether you're a lifelong supporter, a tournament traditionalist, or someone who can still recite a World Cup squad from twenty years ago, Hyperfocus FC celebrates football and the culture that surrounds it.
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