# Spain stunned + inside England's preparations

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Podcast: [The Athletic FC Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athletic-fc-podcast-887075)
Published: 2026-06-16T12:57:24+00:00
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## Resource

Day five of the World Cup saw all four matches end in draws, including Cape Verde's shock 0-0 stalemate against European champions Spain. Adam Leventhal is joined in-studio by Jay Harris and Mark Critchley with our England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke providing the latest from the Three Lions camp in Kansas City, including dressing room dynamics and selection dilemmas for Thomas Tuchel. Pol Ballus reacts to the surprise Spain result and Laurie Whitwell is on hand to recap what happened on and off-pitch as Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand. Plus, Argentina's Nico Paz is our Star of Soccer as the reigning champions prepare to kick off their World Cup campaign against Algeria. Check out Nick Miller's piece on 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7363785/2026/06/15/vozinha-cape-verde-goalkeeper-spain/ Host: Adam Leventhal With: Jay Harris and Mark Critchley Featuring: Pol Ballus, Laurie Whitwell and Jack Pitt-Brooke Executive Producer: Guy Clarke Producers: Mike Stavrou and Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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