Episode

2026 World Cup Primer

Podcast: Pod of Fame
Published: Jun 8, 2026
Duration seconds: 3357
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Summary

The World Cup start this Thursday and with 48 countries represented across 12 groups for the first time in the history of the tournament, there is more information than ever to digest on the countries playing and their players. Jim first provides some fast facts about the World Cup on US soil since 1994 (8:01). Then, Jim takes you through Groups A-L, mispronouncing countries and player names left and right in the process (18:34).