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HERE IT IS! The final group and locations for the #USMNT historic tournament this summer! How we feeling about this draw?? 🇺🇸
Morocco is set to build on a strong 2022 World Cup in dominant fashion 🇲🇦
The success the nation had in 2022 was a shock to the globe. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Atlas Lions.
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The success the nation had in 2022 was a shock to the globe. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Atlas Lions.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Morocco is set to build on a strong 2022 World Cup in dominant fashion 🇲🇦
The success the nation had in 2022 was a shock to the globe. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Atlas Lions.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7cbV...
The success the nation had in 2022 was a shock to the globe. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Atlas Lions.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7cbV...
Uzbekistan’s national team is looking to introduce itself to the world 🇺🇿
#Uzbekistan is hopeful that its strong defense will continue in 2026. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The White Wolves.
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#Uzbekistan is hopeful that its strong defense will continue in 2026. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The White Wolves.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Uzbekistan’s national team is looking to introduce itself to the world 🇺🇿
#Uzbekistan is hopeful that its strong defense will continue in 2026. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The White Wolves.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3NEO...
#Uzbekistan is hopeful that its strong defense will continue in 2026. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The White Wolves.
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For the Ivory Coast, it is all about making history and qualifying for the knockout stages 🇨🇮
Amad Diallo has given hope that the nation’s. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Elephants.
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Amad Diallo has given hope that the nation’s. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Elephants.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
For the Ivory Coast, it is all about making history and qualifying for the knockout stages 🇨🇮
Amad Diallo has given hope that the nation’s. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Elephants.
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Amad Diallo has given hope that the nation’s. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Elephants.
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Japan are looking to make the most of a new generation of stars 🇯🇵
With players in Europe’s biggest leagues, Japan believes they can go far. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Samurai Blue.
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With players in Europe’s biggest leagues, Japan believes they can go far. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Samurai Blue.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Japan are looking to make the most of a new generation of stars 🇯🇵
With players in Europe’s biggest leagues, Japan believes they can go far. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Samurai Blue.
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With players in Europe’s biggest leagues, Japan believes they can go far. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Samurai Blue.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6mXS...
The Netherlands is hoping to finally get its hands on the World Cup trophy 🇳🇱
This experienced Dutch team is looking to secure international glory. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Oranje.
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This experienced Dutch team is looking to secure international glory. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Oranje.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Netherlands is hoping to finally get its hands on the World Cup trophy 🇳🇱
This experienced Dutch team is looking to secure international glory. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Oranje.
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This experienced Dutch team is looking to secure international glory. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Oranje.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2vPd...
Has South Africa’s moment to shine finally arrived? 👀
With their last loss in Jan 2024, Pitch Invaders believes #BafanaBafana are ready to fight at their opener vs Angola. Using the tournament as preparation for their #WorldCup dreams 💪
With their last loss in Jan 2024, Pitch Invaders believes #BafanaBafana are ready to fight at their opener vs Angola. Using the tournament as preparation for their #WorldCup dreams 💪
December 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Has South Africa’s moment to shine finally arrived? 👀
With their last loss in Jan 2024, Pitch Invaders believes #BafanaBafana are ready to fight at their opener vs Angola. Using the tournament as preparation for their #WorldCup dreams 💪
With their last loss in Jan 2024, Pitch Invaders believes #BafanaBafana are ready to fight at their opener vs Angola. Using the tournament as preparation for their #WorldCup dreams 💪
Egypt is looking for success in a World Cup tournament run 🇪🇬
With three #AFCON titles, Egypt has not had that same success on the World Stage. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Pharaohs.
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With three #AFCON titles, Egypt has not had that same success on the World Stage. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Pharaohs.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Egypt is looking for success in a World Cup tournament run 🇪🇬
With three #AFCON titles, Egypt has not had that same success on the World Stage. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Pharaohs.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
With three #AFCON titles, Egypt has not had that same success on the World Stage. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Pharaohs.
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🎧 Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
The Iranian National Team is looking to make it out of the group after just missing out in Qatar, 2022 🇮🇷
With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
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With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The Iranian National Team is looking to make it out of the group after just missing out in Qatar, 2022 🇮🇷
With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
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With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7tjq...
South Korea is looking to make the most of a historic 11th successive World Cup Appearance 🇰🇷
With Heung-Min Son, anything is possible. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Taegeuk Warriors.
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With Heung-Min Son, anything is possible. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Taegeuk Warriors.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
South Korea is looking to make the most of a historic 11th successive World Cup Appearance 🇰🇷
With Heung-Min Son, anything is possible. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Taegeuk Warriors.
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With Heung-Min Son, anything is possible. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Taegeuk Warriors.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5p0p...
For Argentina, a successive #WorldCup trophy is the goal 🇦🇷
Most likely Lionel Messi’s final World Cup, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Albiceleste.
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Most likely Lionel Messi’s final World Cup, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Albiceleste.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
For Argentina, a successive #WorldCup trophy is the goal 🇦🇷
Most likely Lionel Messi’s final World Cup, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Albiceleste.
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Most likely Lionel Messi’s final World Cup, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Albiceleste.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/748F...
Curacao’s mightly squad is looking to challenge the biggest players in the world 🇨🇼
Becoming the smallest nation to qualify for the tournament, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Blue Wave.
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Becoming the smallest nation to qualify for the tournament, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Blue Wave.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/065c...
December 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Curacao’s mightly squad is looking to challenge the biggest players in the world 🇨🇼
Becoming the smallest nation to qualify for the tournament, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Blue Wave.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/065c...
Becoming the smallest nation to qualify for the tournament, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Blue Wave.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/065c...
FIFA is finally listening to the fans?!
After major backlash over ticket prices for next summer's World Cup, FIFA has announced a deal to slash ticket prices for teams' "most loyal fans." Making it more possible for fans to attend in 2026.
How will they classify who is worthy? Let’s wait and see…
After major backlash over ticket prices for next summer's World Cup, FIFA has announced a deal to slash ticket prices for teams' "most loyal fans." Making it more possible for fans to attend in 2026.
How will they classify who is worthy? Let’s wait and see…
December 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
FIFA is finally listening to the fans?!
After major backlash over ticket prices for next summer's World Cup, FIFA has announced a deal to slash ticket prices for teams' "most loyal fans." Making it more possible for fans to attend in 2026.
How will they classify who is worthy? Let’s wait and see…
After major backlash over ticket prices for next summer's World Cup, FIFA has announced a deal to slash ticket prices for teams' "most loyal fans." Making it more possible for fans to attend in 2026.
How will they classify who is worthy? Let’s wait and see…
Panama is a nation looking to build on a last-place finish during its 2018 World Cup run 🇵🇦
With deep runs in Copa America and the Gold Cup since, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Los Canaleros.
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With deep runs in Copa America and the Gold Cup since, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Los Canaleros.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4ngJ...
December 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Panama is a nation looking to build on a last-place finish during its 2018 World Cup run 🇵🇦
With deep runs in Copa America and the Gold Cup since, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Los Canaleros.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4ngJ...
With deep runs in Copa America and the Gold Cup since, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Los Canaleros.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4ngJ...
New Zealand are no stranger to world cup wins, but can they do it in a sport other than rugby? 🇳🇿
With a strong front line led by Chris Wood, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of the All Whites.
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With a strong front line led by Chris Wood, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of the All Whites.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6f4o...
December 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
New Zealand are no stranger to world cup wins, but can they do it in a sport other than rugby? 🇳🇿
With a strong front line led by Chris Wood, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of the All Whites.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6f4o...
With a strong front line led by Chris Wood, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of the All Whites.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6f4o...
It’s starting to get cold again 🥶
In his first start back from injury, Cole Palmer played like he never left. With a goal this weekend against Everton, is he the man to lead Englands midfield at the 2026 #WorldCup?
In his first start back from injury, Cole Palmer played like he never left. With a goal this weekend against Everton, is he the man to lead Englands midfield at the 2026 #WorldCup?
December 15, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It’s starting to get cold again 🥶
In his first start back from injury, Cole Palmer played like he never left. With a goal this weekend against Everton, is he the man to lead Englands midfield at the 2026 #WorldCup?
In his first start back from injury, Cole Palmer played like he never left. With a goal this weekend against Everton, is he the man to lead Englands midfield at the 2026 #WorldCup?
#USMNT fans, should Pepi lead the line for Pochettino’s starting XI next summer?
4 - Ricardo Pepi is the first #USMNT player to score in four straight appearances in all competitions for an Eredivisie club since Aron Jóhannsson for AZ in 2013-14. Flying.
December 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
#USMNT fans, should Pepi lead the line for Pochettino’s starting XI next summer?
#Belgium’s salvaging of what’s left in the ‘golden generation’ could lead to an unpredictable 2026
New talents coming through the ranks in Belgium. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Red Devils.
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New talents coming through the ranks in Belgium. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Red Devils.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
#Belgium’s salvaging of what’s left in the ‘golden generation’ could lead to an unpredictable 2026
New talents coming through the ranks in Belgium. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Red Devils.
🎧Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7g2w...
New talents coming through the ranks in Belgium. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Red Devils.
🎧Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7g2w...
For England, the only option is to ‘bring it home’ 🏴
With one of the most talented England rosters in recent history, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of the Three Lions.
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With one of the most talented England rosters in recent history, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of the Three Lions.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
For England, the only option is to ‘bring it home’ 🏴
With one of the most talented England rosters in recent history, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of the Three Lions.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6dAd...
With one of the most talented England rosters in recent history, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of the Three Lions.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6dAd...
For Germany, this squad is looking to reestablish itself as a European giant 🇩🇪
With major talents emerging since 2022, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Die Mannschaft.
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With major talents emerging since 2022, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Die Mannschaft.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3GeB...
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
For Germany, this squad is looking to reestablish itself as a European giant 🇩🇪
With major talents emerging since 2022, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Die Mannschaft.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/f...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3GeB...
With major talents emerging since 2022, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Die Mannschaft.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3GeB...
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⚽🏠 is coming to Chicago in spring 2026. Learn more at soccerhouse.com and follow all the updates here!
December 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
⚽🏠 is coming to Chicago in spring 2026. Learn more at soccerhouse.com and follow all the updates here!
For Senegal, this squad is looking to capitalize on Afcon momentum at the World Cup 🇸🇳
With individual success around the globe, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Tigers of Taranga.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1TjN...
With individual success around the globe, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Tigers of Taranga.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1TjN...
December 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
For Senegal, this squad is looking to capitalize on Afcon momentum at the World Cup 🇸🇳
With individual success around the globe, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Tigers of Taranga.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1TjN...
With individual success around the globe, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Tigers of Taranga.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1TjN...
For Canada, this squad is looking to make a deep run in 2026, according to a singing @susannahfuller.bsky.social 🇨🇦
With a strong group of players, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of #LesRouges.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1TjN...
With a strong group of players, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of #LesRouges.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1TjN...
December 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
For Canada, this squad is looking to make a deep run in 2026, according to a singing @susannahfuller.bsky.social 🇨🇦
With a strong group of players, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of #LesRouges.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1TjN...
With a strong group of players, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of #LesRouges.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1TjN...
