World Cup After Dark

Amit makes his triumphant return to the show as the guys break down a thrilling day that was headlined by Cabo Verde's historic 0-0 draw with Spain. From there, it's a look at Egypt's impressive performance in a 1-1 draw with Belgium, an after Dark Special between Iran & New Zealand and an underwhelming performance from Uruguay against Saudi Arabia. Plus, Rudi Garcia's last-minute hat solution...

Austin is joined by WCAD Day-one Parker Johnson to break down day 4 of the World Cup Group Stage, starting with an intriguing draw between the Netherlands and Japan. The guys then discuss Ivory Coast's late winner against Ecuador before pivoting to a pair of blowouts, one more surprising than the other. Plus, Parker has thoughts about the Trionda. 

Austin is joined by WCAD Day-one Parker Johnson to break down day 4 of the World Cup Group Stage, starting with an intriguing draw between the Netherlands and Japan. The guys then discuss Ivory Coast's late winner against Ecuador before pivoting to a pair of blowouts, one more surprising than the other. Plus, Parker has thoughts about the Trionda. 

Jack Collins of Ranks FC joins Austin to recap the third day of World Cup action, headlined by a 1-1 draw between Brazil and Morocco, Australia's late night upset in Vancouver, and World Cup scenes worth remembering for Haiti and Scotland. Also, Switzerland learn a valuable lesson about finishing chances. 

Austin is joined by Jon Arnold from the USA Today to recap a stellar start to the World Cup for the USMNT and a tight 1-1 draw between Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Plus: how much ball does Marco Rubio know? 

Isaac Bushnell joins Austin to recap day one of the World Cup: Mexico's big 2-0 win over an overmatched South Africa and an After Dark delight between South Korea & Czechia. 

The guys close their World Cup previews with the traditional predictions show! It starts with a  trip to the Dark Horse Stables as Austin and Amit make their picks to surprise. Then they draft fantasy five-a-side teams as a way to preview individual successes. The show closes with a big bracket reveal as Austin and Amit give their tips to lift the trophy. 

Amit & Austin close out their World Cup Group previews with a look at Group G. Belgium lead the way, a second-tier European team with a last vestiges of a golden generation gifted a generous draw. Iran, one of the storylines on and off the pitch, join them, as do Egypt, who have hooked the hosts with their dark horse credentials. New Zealand round out the quartet, a big fish in the Oceanic con...

Austin and Amit preview Group L, starting with the question on everyone's lips this June: Is it coming home? After tackling an in-depth look at Tommy Tuchel's tactical approach for England, the guys try and decipher if Croatia can somehow surprise again. From there, it's on to Ghana, now managed by Carlos Queiroz in a bit of an oil and water combination, before finishing with an analysis of Panama...

Austin and Amit preview Group J, led by defending champions Argentina, who are looking to become the first repeat World Cup Champions since Brazil in 1962. They're joined by Energy Drink Soccer afficionados Austria, Dark Horses of Tournaments Past Algeria, and a Jordan side dealing with key injuries. 

Jon Arnold returns for another World Cup Group Preview as this time the guys look at Group E. A re-vamped Germany lead the way, followed by a pair of physical dark horse contenders in Ecuador (the second-best team in South American qualifying) and Ivory Coast (full of young talent). Curaçao, one of the most intriguingly assembled teams of the World Cup, round out the group. 

The WCAD Preview Cycle reaches Group B, as the guys break down hosts Canada, a Switzerland team smack-dab in the middle of the European contingent, a Qatar side struggling for form, and Bosnia & Herzegovina, who may have captured the heart of one of the hosts... 

Austin & Amit welcome Henry Bushnell back to the show to preview the USMNT and Group D. The guys discuss whether this US team can meet the moment, and exceed the traditional bell curve result. Then, they tackle the dark arts of Gustavo Alfaro's Paraguay, an Australia side that feel out of place in Asia but right at home at the World Cup, and a Turkey team that make this one of the most wide-op...

The guys talk about Group C, a quintessential World Cup Group. Brazil, with Neymar (maybe?) are the headliners, though Morocco, who are looking to graduate past Dark Horse status into genuine contenders, will challenge for the top spot while Scotland and Haiti both have their sights set on finding a path out of the Group. 

Austin & Amit welcome Jack Collins of Sirius XM FC and the Ranks FC Podcast for a full preview of Group K. How will Portugal answer their questions and move past the second tier to become genuine World Cup contenders? Can Colombia set piece their way to a dark horse run? What do debutants Uzbekistan have in store, and will DR Congo stay solid enough to frustrate the favorites? 

Austin & Amit's tour of the groups continues with Group F, headlined by the eternal bridesmaids Netherlands, who are joined by podcast favorites Japan, a grimy group from Tunisia and qualifying antiheros Sweden. 

Amit and Austin are joined by Jon Arnold of the USA Today and Getting CONCACAF'd to preview a wide-open Group A. Hosts Mexico, once again haunted by the goal of a quinto partido, feature alongside a South Korea side looking for form, a South Africa setup prepared to play spoiler, and a Czechia team that have turned things around following a dip in qualifying. 

The group-by-group previews continue with a look at Group H, headlined by tournament favorites Spain, the potential end of El Loco Bielsa's run with Uruguay, and a feisty battle for third between uncertain Saudi Arabia, and debutants Cape Verde.

Austin and Amit break down an intriguing Group I, headlined by favorites France who are joined by potential dark horses Norway and Senegal and Iraq, the team with more matches played in qualifying than anyone else. 

Amit & Austin kick off their World Cup previews with a big picture look at the 2026 tournament, both on and off the field. The guys talk ticket prices, politics, and weather, before shifting to look at what to expect on the pitch: set pieces, the push and pull of low event football, and the constant calculations required with a third place table in play.

Austin and Amit recap the final day drama as the last six spots in the 2026 World Cup were claimed. 

Austin and Amit come together to preview the potpourri that is the FIFA Interconfederation Playoff. Can New Caledonia, and its four-ish professionals pull a stunner? (no). How will Jamaica and Suriname look under new managers? (probably mostly the same),  plus, what to make of Bolivia, Iraq, and DR Congo, who will all fancy themselves to make the World Cup. 

Austin & Amit are joined by Jack Collins of Sirius XM FC's The Football Show to preview the 16-team UEFA Playoff Thunderdome. The guys talk Italy, who are under immense pressure and looking for a World Cup return, Turkey, who may or may not be properly rated, and of course, Jack's beloved Ireland, plus much much more. 

Austin & Amit analyze all the ridiculousness from the AFCON final. 

Austin and Amit recap the AFCON Semifinals, starting with Senegal's tactical 1-0 win over Egypt before reveling in the joy of Morocco-Nigeria, which culminated in a topsy-turvy penalty shootout. The guys close out by previewing Sunday's Morocco-Senegal Final.