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.
The final whistle has blown after a record-breaking tournament full of upsets, drama, red cards, and farewell moments for legends.
20 Jul 2026
Spain Crowned World Champions After Epic Final
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in New York, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner and Messi ending his last World Cup on a heartbreak.
18 Jul 2026
England Edge France in a Wild Third-Place Play-Off
England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic third-place play-off as Saka hits a hat-trick, Mbappé breaks the World Cup scoring record, and Messi chases history.
18 Jul 2026
Messi vs Yamal: Argentina and Spain Set for the Final
Argentina meet Spain in the World Cup final as Messi faces Yamal, while England and France battle for third and the Golden Boot race tightens.
17 Jul 2026
England vs France: The Third-Place Play-off
England and France meet in the World Cup third-place play-off, with Deschamps' farewell and the game no one really wants to play
15 Jul 2026
It’s NOT Coming Home, Spain Cruise Past France; Argentina Edge England to Final
Spain beat France to reach the final, while Argentina stunned England with a late comeback. Messi now faces Yamal in a blockbuster title match.
12 Jul 2026
Tournament Chaos: Bellingham, Merino and a Sky-Cam Scandal
This episode breaks down a run of knockout drama, from France’s clinical win over Morocco to Spain’s late escape against Belgium and England’s brutal, heat-soaked victory over Norway. It also dives into Argentina’s extra-time chaos in Kansas City and the controversy over a possible sky-cam wire interference.
7 Jul 2026
Haaland Stuns Brazil as England Haunt Mexico
We break down a wild round of sixteen that saw Norway shock Brazil, England survive a ten-man battle with Mexico at the Azteca, and Spain edge Portugal in a tense Iberian derby. The episode also covers Argentina’s late escape against Egypt, Belgium’s dominant win over the United States, and the blockbuster quarterfinals now on deck.
4 Jul 2026
World Cup Chaos: Giant-Killers, Penalty Drama and Big Round of 16 Clashes
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.
28 Jun 2026
End of Group Stage Chaos. 32 Teams Qualify for Knockout Rounds, 16 Teams Go Home
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.
27 Jun 2026
World Cup Chaos: Why the New Round of 32 Changes Everything
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.
24 Jun 2026
Fan Fest Chaos, Red Cards, and World Cup Shockers
Atlanta’s Fan Fest hits capacity as co-hosts and underdogs alike create chaos on the World Cup stage, from Mexico’s scrappy advance and Canada’s big win to a surge of red cards across the tournament. The episode also celebrates unforgettable underdog stories, including Cape Verde’s rise, a heroic goalkeeper performance, and Germany’s late escape against Côte d’Ivoire.
18 Jun 2026
Azteca Chaos, Messi Magic, and Cape Verde's Upset Hold
From a red-card frenzy at the Estadio Azteca to the U.S. roar in Atlanta, this episode breaks down the tournament’s wildest opening-night moments and key co-host results. Billy also celebrates Messi and Ronaldo milestones, Mbappé’s stunner, and Cape Verde’s stubborn upset draw with Spain.
11 Jun 2026
World Cup 2026: 48 Teams, 3 Nations, 104 Matches
Simon Carver and Billy Galligan break down the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, from the 48-team format and best third-place qualifiers to the travel, heat, and squad depth that could decide it all.
They also preview the opening match at the Azteca, the pressure on the co-hosts, and make early predictions for who will lift the trophy at MetLife Stadium.
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