Join Adam Leventhal, Art de Roché and Tim Spiers as they reflect on the USMNT's thrashing of Paraguay, before turning their attention to whether Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil can win a sixth World Cup ahead of their opening fixture against Morocco.

Plus, we hear from Henry Bushnell who was at Los Angeles Stadium & Jordan Campbell drops by to preview Scotland's opener against Haiti.

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Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Art de Roché and Tim Spiers

Featuring: Henry Bushnell & Jordan Campbell

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Jay Beale & Liam Warburton

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The 2026 World Cup is underway!

Join Adam Leventhal, Art de Roché and Cerys Jones as they reflect on an eventful opening day before asking why the USA have never produced a truly global superstar.

Jack Lang was at Estadio Azteca and recounts Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa that saw him showered in beer, while Henry Bushnell looks ahead to the USMNT’s opener against Paraguay.

Plus, we hear from Joshua Kloke on Canada’s first game, in what he describes as ‘the biggest in Canadian soccer history'.

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Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Art de Roché and Cerys Jones

Featuring: Jack Lang, Henry Bushnell, Joshua Kloke

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Jay Beale and Grayson Moody

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The 2026 World Cup starts here! Well, in Mexico City as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa.

Join Adam Leventhal, Jay Harris and Cerys Jones as they give you the lowdown on everything you need to know ahead of the tournament getting underway.

Jack Lang reflects on Gianni Infantino's press conference on the eve of the tournament, while Felipe Cardenas gives us the lowdown on what to expect from Mexico, before we analyse their bright-young hope, Gilberto Mora as part of The Athletic's Stars of Soccer!

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Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Jay Harris and Cerys Jones

Featuring: Jack Lang and Felipe Cardenas

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Mike Stavrou and Grayson Moody

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