FAN48 is a documentary-style World Cup podcast from Stage Door Athletic.
Across six weeks in summer 2026, host Rob Shaw Cameron travels through the USA, Mexico and Canada with one mission: to meet a fan from each of the 48 competing nations.
From stadiums and fan parks to bars, homes and city streets, FAN48 tells the human story of football’s biggest tournament through identity, belonging, ritual, rivalry, family, memory and the unexpected encounters that happen when the world gathers around the same game.
No pundits. No players. Just people.
Hosted by actor, presenter and Stage Door Athletic host Rob Shaw Cameron.
Follow the journey: @Fan48Pod (https://www.instagram.com/fan48pod)
Get involved: fan48.info (http://fan48.info)
WhatsApp: +44 7518 715948
After six unforgettable weeks travelling across the USA, Mexico and Canada, the journey finally comes to an end.
From the colour and anticipation of opening day in Miami to the unforgettable atmosphere of the Azteca Stadium, from conversations with supporters from 40 different nations to the highs and heartbreak of following England to the semi-finals, this is a chance to reflect on everything the World Cup became.
What did football reveal about identity, connection and belonging? Why did strangers seem so willing to talk? Can we celebrate where we come from without drifting into division? And what happens when the greatest sporting spectacle on earth exists alongside visible inequality and poverty?
This isn't a review of the tournament.
It's a reflection on the people, places and stories that made it unforgettable.
Thank you for listening, sharing, commenting and travelling alongside me. Whatever FAN48 becomes next, I hope you'll stay connected.
Host: Rob Shaw Cameron (https://www.instagram.com/robshawcameron)
FAN48: fan48.info (http://fan48.info)
Instagram: @fan48pod (https://www.instagram.com/fan48pod)
WhatsApp: +44 7518 715948
#FAN48 #WorldCup2026 #FootballCulture #FootballFans #Podcast #TravelStories #England #Azteca #SportAndCulture #TheBeautifulGame
20 Jul 2026
The Finale Countdown
After six unforgettable weeks across the USA, Canada and Mexico, I'm finally back home.
A delayed flight, jet lag, Heathrow, familiar streets and one last fan conversation before the World Cup reaches its conclusion.
Watching the final from London rather than inside the stadium gives me chance to reflect on everything this tournament has been, from incredible people and unforgettable journeys to the kind of football we should really be celebrating.
It's the penultimate chapter of FAN48 before one final look back at an extraordinary six-week adventure.
Host: Rob Shaw Cameron (https://www.instagram.com/robshawcameron)
FAN48: fan48.info (http://fan48.info)
Instagram: @fan48pod (https://www.instagram.com/fan48pod)
WhatsApp: +44 7518 715948
#FAN48 #WorldCup2026 #FootballCulture #FootballTravel #Podcast #Argentina #Spain #WorldCupFinal
17 Jul 2026
The Other 47
After England's World Cup dream came to an end, I wasn't sure I wanted to talk about football again.
Then I sat down with Turkish fan Eren.
Turkey's tournament ended much earlier than England's, but as we talked it became clear that every nation carries its own version of heartbreak. Expectations, identity, politics, hope, disappointment... and the strange optimism that somehow returns before the next tournament.
We also compare football cultures, why fans matter more than we realise, and what it's like supporting your country from thousands of miles away.
Perhaps the biggest lesson is that while only one nation lifts the trophy, every supporter has a story worth hearing.
Host: Rob Shaw Cameron (https://www.instagram.com/robshawcameron)
FAN48: fan48.info (http://fan48.info)
Instagram: @fan48pod (https://www.instagram.com/fan48pod)
WhatsApp: +44 7518 715948
#FAN48 #WorldCup #FootballCulture #Turkey #England
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