# American Shuffle,  World Cup Ghosts, Ken An The Range, Pico V Messi

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Podcast: [The Second Captains Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-second-captains-podcast-2501702)
Published: 2026-07-02T19:17:58+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1215

## Resource

Welcome to our World Cup taster show which includes slow moving Americans, German ghosts and Ken on the range. Tonight we cover Spain Austria and Ronaldo's latest/last shot at winning the World Cup. Ken and Branno are in NYC and will be covering Pico V Messi and Vini V Haaland. To listen to all our World Cup programming throughout the week,  join the Second Captains World Service . There’s no contracts, no hidden fees and shows can be listened to on all good podcast apps, on Spotify or through our website. It’s independent, commercial-free and member-led with feature interviews, breaking news, Ken’s Football Show, The Politics Podcast, and lots of added extras. You’ll also be supporting the development of our longer-form work, such as our international series’ ‘Where Is George Gibney?’ and Stakeknife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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