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· Dec 5
HERE IT IS! The final group and locations for the #USMNT historic tournament this summer! How we feeling about this draw?? 🇺🇸
We ALL remember that Clint Dempsey golazo against Ghana in 2014 🤩
Clint Dempsey joined @soccerwisehq.bsky.social to chat about his favorite World Cup memories as the #USMNT prepares for another tournament run on home soil!
Clint Dempsey joined @soccerwisehq.bsky.social to chat about his favorite World Cup memories as the #USMNT prepares for another tournament run on home soil!
January 8, 2026 at 3:59 PM
We ALL remember that Clint Dempsey golazo against Ghana in 2014 🤩
Clint Dempsey joined @soccerwisehq.bsky.social to chat about his favorite World Cup memories as the #USMNT prepares for another tournament run on home soil!
Clint Dempsey joined @soccerwisehq.bsky.social to chat about his favorite World Cup memories as the #USMNT prepares for another tournament run on home soil!
For Haiti, overcoming adversity at home is done through football 🇭🇹
Having not played a game at home throughout qualifying, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Les Grenadiers.
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0PZz...
Having not played a game at home throughout qualifying, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Les Grenadiers.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0PZz...
January 7, 2026 at 10:28 PM
For Haiti, overcoming adversity at home is done through football 🇭🇹
Having not played a game at home throughout qualifying, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Les Grenadiers.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0PZz...
Having not played a game at home throughout qualifying, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Les Grenadiers.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0PZz...
Brazil is looking to add another star above the crest in 2026 🇧🇷
With a new era of Brazilian stars taking over the squad, such as Willian Estevao, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of A Seleção.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/69bh...
With a new era of Brazilian stars taking over the squad, such as Willian Estevao, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of A Seleção.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/69bh...
January 6, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Brazil is looking to add another star above the crest in 2026 🇧🇷
With a new era of Brazilian stars taking over the squad, such as Willian Estevao, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of A Seleção.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/69bh...
With a new era of Brazilian stars taking over the squad, such as Willian Estevao, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of A Seleção.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/69bh...
Are red/white stripes back for the #USMNT for the World Cup??
Footy Headlines have just posted this supposed U.S. World Cup kit for this summer!
Footy Headlines have just posted this supposed U.S. World Cup kit for this summer!
January 5, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Are red/white stripes back for the #USMNT for the World Cup??
Footy Headlines have just posted this supposed U.S. World Cup kit for this summer!
Footy Headlines have just posted this supposed U.S. World Cup kit for this summer!
Does Switzerland have the squad to make a deep run in 2026? 🇨🇭
Switzerland has a strong foundation that will look to dominate in the US next year. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Nati.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2iqU...
Switzerland has a strong foundation that will look to dominate in the US next year. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Nati.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2iqU...
January 5, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Does Switzerland have the squad to make a deep run in 2026? 🇨🇭
Switzerland has a strong foundation that will look to dominate in the US next year. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Nati.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2iqU...
Switzerland has a strong foundation that will look to dominate in the US next year. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Nati.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2iqU...
Portugal has their eyes set on a first World Cup title in 2026 🇵🇹
Can Ronaldo secure this trophy? This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of A Seleção with an interview with @erickrakauer.bsky.social
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4Fun...
Can Ronaldo secure this trophy? This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of A Seleção with an interview with @erickrakauer.bsky.social
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4Fun...
January 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Portugal has their eyes set on a first World Cup title in 2026 🇵🇹
Can Ronaldo secure this trophy? This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of A Seleção with an interview with @erickrakauer.bsky.social
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4Fun...
Can Ronaldo secure this trophy? This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of A Seleção with an interview with @erickrakauer.bsky.social
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4Fun...
Is this Norway’s golden generation and will they dominate in 2026? 🇳🇴
The future is bright for Norway heading into the tournament with Erling Haaland. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Løvene.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4Ujh...
The future is bright for Norway heading into the tournament with Erling Haaland. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Løvene.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4Ujh...
January 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Is this Norway’s golden generation and will they dominate in 2026? 🇳🇴
The future is bright for Norway heading into the tournament with Erling Haaland. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Løvene.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4Ujh...
The future is bright for Norway heading into the tournament with Erling Haaland. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Løvene.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4Ujh...
Paraguay will fight for its spot at the World Cup in 2026 🇵🇾
The Garra Guaraní culture will be the biggest strength for Paraguay in 2026. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Albirroja.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/211i...
The Garra Guaraní culture will be the biggest strength for Paraguay in 2026. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Albirroja.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/211i...
December 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Paraguay will fight for its spot at the World Cup in 2026 🇵🇾
The Garra Guaraní culture will be the biggest strength for Paraguay in 2026. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Albirroja.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/211i...
The Garra Guaraní culture will be the biggest strength for Paraguay in 2026. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Albirroja.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/211i...
#Burnley’s Lyle Foster is putting on a show for South Africa at the #Afcon with 2 goals and 2 assists!
Bafana Bafana have now qualified for the round of 16.
The look to face seed 2 in Group F: either #IvoryCoast, #Cameroon, or the underdog #Mozambique who are all in the fight for the top spots.
Bafana Bafana have now qualified for the round of 16.
The look to face seed 2 in Group F: either #IvoryCoast, #Cameroon, or the underdog #Mozambique who are all in the fight for the top spots.
December 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
#Burnley’s Lyle Foster is putting on a show for South Africa at the #Afcon with 2 goals and 2 assists!
Bafana Bafana have now qualified for the round of 16.
The look to face seed 2 in Group F: either #IvoryCoast, #Cameroon, or the underdog #Mozambique who are all in the fight for the top spots.
Bafana Bafana have now qualified for the round of 16.
The look to face seed 2 in Group F: either #IvoryCoast, #Cameroon, or the underdog #Mozambique who are all in the fight for the top spots.
Is this Algeria’s one last chance to make a mark on the world stage 🇩🇿
With key players likely entering the tournament for the final time, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Desert Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4lhJ...
With key players likely entering the tournament for the final time, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Desert Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4lhJ...
December 29, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Is this Algeria’s one last chance to make a mark on the world stage 🇩🇿
With key players likely entering the tournament for the final time, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Desert Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4lhJ...
With key players likely entering the tournament for the final time, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Desert Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4lhJ...
AFCON NEVER DISAPPOINTS 🤩
After a VAR review, this bicycle kick by #Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi was impressive and helped further their lead against #Zambia 😮💨
After a VAR review, this bicycle kick by #Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi was impressive and helped further their lead against #Zambia 😮💨
December 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
AFCON NEVER DISAPPOINTS 🤩
After a VAR review, this bicycle kick by #Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi was impressive and helped further their lead against #Zambia 😮💨
After a VAR review, this bicycle kick by #Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi was impressive and helped further their lead against #Zambia 😮💨
Austria hopes to make a strong start to the ’26 World Cup campaign 🇦🇹
For the first time since 1998, Austria aims to make a run in the tournament. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Das Team.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/06Jc...
For the first time since 1998, Austria aims to make a run in the tournament. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Das Team.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/06Jc...
December 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Austria hopes to make a strong start to the ’26 World Cup campaign 🇦🇹
For the first time since 1998, Austria aims to make a run in the tournament. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Das Team.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/06Jc...
For the first time since 1998, Austria aims to make a run in the tournament. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Das Team.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/06Jc...
Goals don’t get much better than this 🤩
Ghislain Konan delivers a perfect cross field assist to Amad Diallo to put #IvoryCoast in front against #Cameroon at #Afcon!
Ghislain Konan delivers a perfect cross field assist to Amad Diallo to put #IvoryCoast in front against #Cameroon at #Afcon!
December 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Goals don’t get much better than this 🤩
Ghislain Konan delivers a perfect cross field assist to Amad Diallo to put #IvoryCoast in front against #Cameroon at #Afcon!
Ghislain Konan delivers a perfect cross field assist to Amad Diallo to put #IvoryCoast in front against #Cameroon at #Afcon!
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🎧 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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7cbV...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🎧 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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🎧 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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3NEO...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3NEO...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2yuH...
Amad Diallo has given hope that the nation’s. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Elephants.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2yuH...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2yuH...
Amad Diallo has given hope that the nation’s. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Elephants.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2yuH...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6mXS...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6mXS...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6mXS...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2vPd...
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...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2vPd...
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.
🎧 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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7tjq...
With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7tjq...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7tjq...
With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5p0p...
With Heung-Min Son, anything is possible. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Taegeuk Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5p0p...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5p0p...
With Heung-Min Son, anything is possible. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Taegeuk Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/748F...
Most likely Lionel Messi’s final World Cup, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Albiceleste.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/748F...
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.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/748F...
Most likely Lionel Messi’s final World Cup, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of La Albiceleste.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/748F...