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The Road to World Cup 26 Podcast

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Join your hosts Ken Davies and Nick Britten as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Canada, Mexico and the USA. All the news, analysis and comment from every team, every qualification process and of course the tournament itself. The biggest festival of soccer in the world. Your weekly guide to the pinnacle of world soccer brought to you by Global Sports Podcast Network Our Sponsors Bioniq - Don't settle for off-the-shelf solutions made for ANY body. Get what's right for YOU. Right now. We’ve spent years analyzing blood markers to develop...

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Is the World Cup rigged for Argentina? Quarter final preview 09.07.2026 23:04

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #USA #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo #worldcup   Is the World Cup rigged towards an Argentina and Messi win? That was the claim made by Egypt boss Hossam Hassan after the holders’ extraordinary 3-2 comeback win. Did Trump’s intervention ultimately cost the USA? Plus a look at...

England’s greatest World Cup win since 1966? Should the USA be kicked out of the World Cup? Brazil limp out. Ep71 06.07.2026 44:30

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #USA #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo #worldcup #kane #bellingham #neymar England and Mexico play out a game for the ages at the Azteca. Haaland at the double sinks an under performing Brazil side. Has the USA broken FIFA rules over Trump’s intervention on Folarin Balogun’s red card...

Worst refereeing performance EVER! “Snicko” VAR kills Croatia; Cape Verdi heroes; Paraguay disgrace. Ep 70 05.07.2026 38:29

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #USA #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo #worldcup Worst refereeing performance EVER! “Snicko” VAR kills Croatia; Cape Verdi heroes; Paraguay disgrace. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 held...

What's going on with referees this World Cup? The greatest comeback ever? Hosts are flying! England are not! 02.07.2026 48:45

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #USA #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo #worldcup A look at a magnificent comeback by Belgium as Senegal collapse late on; hosts Mexico and USA continue to set the pace; England just about get through. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives into...

Germany OUT!! Netherlands OUT!! Brazil THROUGH!! Are penalties harder to score? Ep 68. 30.06.2026 42:52

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #USA #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo #worldcup As the knockout rounds get underway there were wins for Canada, Paraguay, Morocco and Brazil. Woeful penalties by Germany and the Netherlands saw them crash out, while Japan never really got going. Plus are penalties harder to score th...

England top group; Clarke quits as Scotland dumped out; knockouts review and predictions. Ep 67 28.06.2026 54:21

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #USA #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo #worldcup England need to up their game after seeing off Panama, Steve Clarke quits as Scotland boss less than a month after being given a four-year extension, review and predictions of the round of 32. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as...

England (meh) review. Scotland (urgh) review. Group updates. South Africa shock. Ep 66. 25.06.2026 38:12

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #ripoff #iran #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo We look at England’s bore draw against anti-football Ghana; Scotland’s hopes hanging by the balance after a Brazil thrashing, and updates on all the action. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives...

The World Cup winners and losers so far! Who’s taking the competition by storm and who are the turkeys (other than Turkey). Ep 65 22.06.2026 49:28

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #ripoff #iran #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo As the group stages get over the half way stage, who are the World Cup winners and losers so far! Who’s taking the competition by storm and who are the turkeys (other than Turkey). We look at groups A - F, who have all played 2 games ea...

England off to a flier; Messi v Ronaldo; England flags banned. Ep 64. 18.06.2026 32:50

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #ripoff #iran #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo England got their World Cup campaign off to a flier with a comprehensive 4-2 victory over Croatia. Who were the star men? We look at the massively contrasting starts by Messi and Ronaldo after the Portugal star’s stinker against DR Cong...

Ref investigated, coach sacked, goals galore, Cape Verde heroes, it’s all happening!! Ep 63 17.06.2026 31:58

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #ripoff #iran #climatechange #climate #footballworldcup #france #ronaldo #germany #sweden “Subconscious twitch” or white power sign by VAR referee Shaun Hughes? You decide. Sabri Lamouchi sacked by Tunisia after just one game, making him the first coach ever to be dismissed after onl...

Sort yourselves out Brazil, USA star, Scotland off to winning start. Ep 62 14.06.2026 36:59

Brazil largely stunk the place out in their 1-1 draw with Morocco, with the African nation unfortunate not to win. It took a genius goal out of the blue from Vini jnr to secure a point. Meanwhile the USA did what a good host does and got the party started in style, while Scotland scraped past Haiti. But a win's a win. #worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #...

Three red cards in the opener! Mexico and South Korea win! Spot the crowd! 12.06.2026 21:01

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #mexico #southkorea #footballworldcup #france Three red cards - two of them ridiculous - were the main talking point as Mexico eased past South Africa in the World Cup opener, before South Korea came from behind to beat Czechia. But was that game really sold out?! We don't think so!!...

HERE WE GO!!!!! The winners and losers as the greatest show on Earth kicks off. Ep 60. 10.06.2026 49:19

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #ripoff #iran #climatechange #climate #footballworldcup #france #ronaldo IT’S FINALLY HERE!! The World Cup kicks off tomorrow and we predicted how every team will get on; who will overperform and who will disappoint? Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of d...

FIFA sink to a new low over water ban; ticket prices are plunging, Argentina and Germany squads 05.06.2026 52:23

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #germany#climatechange #climate #footballworldcup #france #ronaldo #messi FIFA sink to a new low over water; ticket prices are plunging, Argentina and Germany squads Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World...

FIFA slammed over rip-off; Trump hammered on greenwashing; Brazil and Spain squads. 29.05.2026 1:07:55

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #ripoff #climatechange #climate #footballworldcup #france #Trump This week we’re joined by American author, academic and journalist Jules Boykoff, who absolutely does not hold back on FIFA and Donald Trump when it comes to allegations of greenwashing and ripping fans off!! Also a loo...

Tuchel's England bombshell; Ronaldo's world cup record; What does the France squad look like? 24.05.2026 50:02

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #ripoff #iran #climatechange #climate #footballworldcup #france #ronaldo Thomas Tuchel drops some bombs in his England squad selection, Ronaldo to break yet another record, and a look into the France squad. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives...

Transport prices slashed; Iran on their way; Scott in surprise England call up; Major heat concerns 14.05.2026 45:42

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #FIFA #EPL #PremierLeague #Spain #Argentina #England #brazil #Newyork #ripoff #iran #climate Transport costs slashed after fan backlash, major concerns over heat, England squad leaked, Iran set off with huge party, and much more. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World Cup 2...

Gibbs-White over Foden/Palmer? Mexico players face being kicked out of WC; 2bn people face WC blackout! 07.05.2026 42:26

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #FIFA #EPL #PremierLeague #Spain #Argentina #England #brazil #Newyork #ripoff #iran #foden #palmer #mexico #ticket Is Morgan Gibbs-White edging ahead of Phil Foden and Cole Palmer for a place on the England plane? Mexico players face being kicked out of the World Cup; hotels are empty; 2bn people face being unable to watch live games. And much more. ...

New rules introduced for World Cup! Uzbekistan to win their group? The £1000 WC hobby! 01.05.2026 44:41

#worldcup2026 #worldcup #soccer #podcast #football #usa #FIFA #EPL #PremierLeague #Spain #Argentina #England #brazil #Newyork #ripoff #italy #iran #uzbekistan In another jam packed episode, what are the new rules agreed this week at FIFA congress that come into play at the WC? Are Uzbekistan about to shock their group and win it? The ongoing Iran will-they-won’t they has a new twist, and what cost...

(It's the right one this time!) Hotels price crash; USMNT opening tickets slow; Lamal and Estevao injury's; Italy reprieve? 29.04.2026 41:04

#worldcup2026 #roadto26podcast #gspnfootball #gspnroadto2026 #soccer #footballfansunite #footballhighlights #qualifierdrama #matchdayenergy #strikerwatch #knowyourball #podcast #football #usa #FIFA #EPL #PremierLeague #Spain #Argentina #England #brazil #ecuador #Newyork #talegaiting #ripoff #italy #yamal #estevao #worldcuphotels World Cup hotel prices crash due to lack of demand, USMNT tickets slo...

Is this the great rip-off World Cup? 18.04.2026 57:33

#worldcup2026 #roadto26podcast #gspnfootball #gspnroadto2026 #soccer #footballfansunite #footballhighlights #qualifierdrama #matchdayenergy #strikerwatch #knowyourball #podcast #football #usa #FIFA #EPL #PremierLeague #Spain #Argentina #England #brazil #ecuador #Newyork #talegaiting #ripoff Is this becoming the rip-off World Cup? With sky high ticket prices already announced and hotel costs soarin...

Italy's nightmare; Iran IN?; final standings after play off drama 04.04.2026 1:03:27

#worldcup2026 #roadto26podcast #gspnfootball #gspnroadto2026 #soccer #footballfansunite #footballhighlights #qualifierdrama #podcast #football #usa #FIFA #EPL #PremierLeague #Spain #Argentina #England #brazil #ecuador #Newyork #nigeria #boston #iran #italy In a jam packed episode we ask how Italy can recover from the latest failure to qualify, a full run down of the playoffs and final standings, t...

Messi to MISS the World Cup? Wales woe; Kosovo close 28.03.2026 26:05

#messi #worldcup2026 #roadto26podcast #gspnfootball #gspnroadto2026 #soccer #footballfansunite #footballhighlights #qualifierdrama #matchdayenergy #strikerwatch #knowyourball #podcast #football #usa #FIFA #EPL #PremierLeague #Spain #Argentina #England #brazil #ecuador #Newyork #nigeria #boston #iran #wales #kosovo #morocco Host Nick Britten brings you all the latest news of the World Cup play offs...

Iran latest; security fears eased; Ronaldo injury update; Group C preview, ep49 13.03.2026 57:47

#worldcup2026 #roadto26podcast #gspnfootball #gspnroadto2026 #soccer #footballfansunite #footballhighlights #qualifierdrama #matchdayenergy #strikerwatch #knowyourball #podcast #football #usa #FIFA #EPL #PremierLeague #Spain #Argentina #England #brazil #ecuador #Newyork #nigeria #boston #iran #scotland #haiti #morocco We bring you the latest on the fast moving story of Iran’s participation in the...

Iran OUT of World Cup? Group B preview. Chaos as Morocco coach QUITS! 08.03.2026 56:05

#worldcup2026 #roadto26podcast #gspnfootball #gspnroadto2026 #soccer #footballfansunite #footballhighlights #qualifierdrama #matchdayenergy #strikerwatch #knowyourball #podcast #football #usa #FIFA #EPL #PremierLeague #Spain #Argentina #England #brazil #ecuador #Newyork #iran #morocco Will Iran become the first nation EVER to quit the World Cup finals? Morocco coach Walid Reguigi QUITS less than 1...