Mr Samuj presents the latest World Cup special following the end of the group stages. He’s joined by Drew and J Double Ess for a deep dive to assess stand out talking points and performances from the first phase, as England progress and Scotland go home. There’s also time to look at controversial comments by ex pros about the state of African football, as 9 teams from the continent progress to the last 32.

There’s also news from Liverpool including the latest from Diomande, Iraola’s new coaches and Cody Gakpo’s personal tragedy.

00:00 World Cup Kickoff: Introduction and Expectations

05:08 Group Stage Highlights: Memorable Moments and Performances

09:57 The Great Debate: Messi vs. Maradona

14:58 Format Changes: The Impact of Expanded Teams

19:44 Scotland's Struggles: A National Mentality Problem

24:36 Motivational Challenges in Team Dynamics

27:37 Scotland's Football Mentality and Historical Context

31:08 Underperformance of Notable Teams

34:51 World Cup Bracket Overview and Predictions

42:13 African Teams' Representation and Performance

46:14 Tournament Predictions and Team Performances

49:14 The Underdogs and Their Chances

51:11 Key Matchups and Team Dynamics

53:52 Star Players and Their Impact

56:48 England's Journey and Managerial Decisions

01:12:21 England's World Cup Prospects

01:15:28 The Importance of Team Cohesion

01:16:43 Argentina's Strength Beyond Messi

01:20:18 FIFA Presidency: Proposed Changes for Future Tournaments

01:25:45 Controversial Comments in Football

01:33:10 Wrap-Up and Future Discussions

Mr Samuj hosts a round-up of the first round of games of the 2026 World Cup. He’s joined by Gez and J Double Ess to run the rule over an absorbing first week of action on off the pitch.

Plus there’s discussion on Liverpool’s new Spanish international winger - with a second attacker likely to arrive soon.

And finally the Premier League fixtures are out - which games are the guys looking out for?

Gez hosts an in-depth look back at an underwhelming season for the Reds, culminating in the departure of Arne Slot. We examine the trend of disappointing results and performances, how the board handled the transfer window, the Salah fall out, the bizarre round-table and optimism for the future and more. Oh and there’s a World Cup to look forward to…