# SPORT ZONE | World Cup Fever, Squad Battles and the Road to North America

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Podcast: [Lagos talks 913](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lagos-talks-913-4201276)
Published: 2026-06-12T16:42:55+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lagos-talks-913/episodes/SPORT-ZONE--World-Cup-Fever--Squad-Battles-and-the-Road-to-North-America-e3kn4lq
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Duration seconds: 3110

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On this episode of Sport Zone, the men of the Zone bring the heat as World Cup fever takes over and the global football conversation reaches its peak. From squad announcements and selection controversies to tactical setups, dark horses, and the players carrying the weight of their nations, every angle of the tournament build-up gets the full Zone treatment. The crew break down the favourites, debate the surprises, and call their shots ahead of the biggest stage in football. Passionate, opinionated, and packed with football culture, this episode captures the anticipation, the arguments, and the excitement of a world getting ready for kickoff.

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