# The 2026 World Cup Preview

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Podcast: [Finding a Football Club](https://stenobird.com/podcast/finding-a-football-club-7520288)
Published: 2026-06-11T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingafootballclub/episodes/The-2026-World-Cup-Preview-e3ki65e
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Duration seconds: 4527

## Resource

This time on Finding a Football Club, with the 2026 World Cup just days away, Luke takes the reins to guide Roberto and Jay through a worryingly comprehensive preview. The centrepiece of the episode is Luke’s monolithic 48-team big board, where he’s meticulously ranked every single nation heading to North America. Leaving Jay fuming at the disrespect shown to Scotland. Plus, the lads lay down their official tournament predictions. Sticking their necks out to name their Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove and Best Young Player winners. Alongside their ultimate tournament surprise packages, runners-up and eventual winners. The receipts are officially locked in, the predictions are signed in blood, and there is absolutely nowhere to hide.

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