On this week's episode of On The Bench Podcast, we discuss Matheus Fernandes to Manchester United, Lewis-Skelly vs Kobbie Mainoo, Barcola to Man Utd, Vinicius Jr to Arsenal, Lukaku vs Gyokeres, Jarrod Bowen's best next move, Canada's World Cup chances, Balogun and the USA, why Morocco could outperform England, the wonderkid linked with Arsenal & PSG, Turkey's World Cup ambitions, and the impact of extreme heat in America ahead of the World Cup.

On this episode of the On The Bench Podcast, the panel gives their full World Cup 2026 predictions ahead of football's biggest tournament. 🌎🏆

We discuss:

🏆 Who will win the World Cup 2026 ⚽ Our Golden Boot predictions ⭐ The breakout stars set to light up the tournament 🔥 The dark horse nations that could surprise everyone 😱 The biggest flops of the competition 👑 Our Player of the Tournament predictions

The lads debate the chances of Spain, France and Portugal, while also discussing whether England and Germany could struggle on the biggest stage.

Featuring predictions on Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Michael Olise, Julian Alvarez, Gilberto Mora, Karim Alajbegovic and more.

Plus, plenty of laughs, banter and classic On The Bench Podcast moments throughout the episode.

Drop your predictions in the comments below:

🏆 Winner: ⚽ Golden Boot: ⭐ Breakout Player: 🔥 Dark Horse: 😱 Biggest Flop: 👑 Player of the Tournament:

On this episode of On The Bench Podcast, the lads debate whether Arsenal have benefited from too many decisions this season and compare it to “Fergie Time”! 👀

We also get into a HEATED debate over Bruno Fernandes winning POTY, with arguments for Declan Rice, Raya & Gabriel instead 😅

Plus: • Arsenal vs PSG Champions League preview 🔥

• Arsenal vs PSG Combined XI 👀

• Bruno Fernandes vs Rice debate 😳

• Bowen transfer discussion ⚒️

• Rio Ngmoah vs Max Dowman 👶

• Liverpool transfer talk 🔴

• Bernardo Silva vs David Silva debate 🩵