# Capping the Cup: 2026 World Cup Group A Preview

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Podcast: [The Soccer Sharps - a soccer betting podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soccer-sharps-a-soccer-betting-podcast-2429630)
Published: 2026-06-04T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to “Capping the Cup,” an all-new World Cup betting show featuring handicappers from The Designated Pundits and The Soccer Sharps. In this episode, we preview each nation from Group A, featuring Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia. During this preview series, we break down each nation’s history, coach, and players, while laying a foundation for our live betting shows, which will be running throughout the tournament. Make sure to subscribe to The Designated Pundits to watch each episode on YouTube, or subscribe to The Soccer Sharps to listen to each episode on your favorite podcast platform.

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