This is Series 32: A preview of Haiti’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 4:39

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 9:15

- Manager – 9:24

- Goalkeepers – 9:53

- Defenders – 13:42

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 23:37

- Attacking Midfielders – 31:21

- Forwards – 38:18

Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:41

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:03

- Surprises in the roster – 50:54

- Big Names off the Squad - 52:18

- Injuries – 53:23

- Mediacast Information – 54:11

Outro and closing thoughts – 55:40

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/HQcdDRFUpw8

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5daecddd-abb0-4e7a-b632-22b07bbba396/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Scotland’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.

*Unfortunately, something went wrong with the graphics so from 0:26 the same image remains all the way to 9:08, so the video effectively becomes a podcast. We didn’t have time to re-record so I can only recommend using the time stamps here.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:27

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:52

- Surprises in the roster – 8:46

- Big Names off the Squad - 10:31

- Injuries – 11:28

- Closing thoughts – 12:56

- Mediacast Information – 13:41

Outro – 15:46

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/H-FOYoCdzX0

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/88f6d914-28e3-4c48-890e-26c358bb15fe/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/cz3PCxErF_c

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a421d79c-e7cd-4259-9699-eda2cc8d39d2/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Scotland’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games.

*Unfortunately, something went wrong with the graphics at 24:30 and the same image remains all the way to 55:02, so the video effectively becomes a podcast. We didn’t have time to re-record so I can only recommend using the time stamps here.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 4:42

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 9:30

- Manager – 9:37

- Goalkeepers – 10:01

- Defenders – 14:44

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 24:24

- Attacking Midfielders – 33:21

- Forwards – 41:17

Section 3: Concluding matters – 46:19

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 46:45

- Surprises in the roster – 54:39

- Big Names off the Squad - 56:23

- Injuries – 57:21

- Closing thoughts – 58:48

- Mediacast Information – 59:53

Outro – 1:01:40

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/H-FOYoCdzX0

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/88f6d914-28e3-4c48-890e-26c358bb15fe/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Morocco’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:26

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:07

- Surprises in the roster – 11:37

- Big Names off the Squad - 15:01

- Injuries – 16:41

- Closing thoughts – 20:47

- Mediacast Information – 22:39

Outro – 24:28

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/PledVErf1X8

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8cda1bfc-ced2-43fe-8d91-50469d442765/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/2uLMqOlDppo

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/50b35f20-1790-47db-953f-6148d9c636bc/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Morocco’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 4:11

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 9:37

- Manager – 9:50

- Goalkeepers – 10:34

- Defenders – 15:40

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 28:21

- Attacking Midfielders – 35:41

- Forwards – 44:34

Section 3: Concluding matters – 48:45

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 49:26

- Surprises in the roster – 59:53

- Big Names off the Squad - 1:03:19

- Injuries – 1:05:00

- Closing thoughts – 1:09:05

- Mediacast Information – 1:10:58

Outro – 1:12:46

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/PledVErf1X8

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8cda1bfc-ced2-43fe-8d91-50469d442765/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Brazil’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:26

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:58

- Surprises in the roster – 10:16

- Big Names off the Squad - 12:05

- Injuries – 13:04

- Closing thoughts – 17:14

- Mediacast Information – 18:18

Outro – 19:49

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/CNF_ZKrFt3Q

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dd4ff352-f3f0-48bb-87c4-7780e7cb2ce4/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/oFmYzcn2cd8

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4ea95286-062f-44d4-9c22-921a877e5707/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Brazil’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 4:02

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 8:04

- Manager – 8:09

- Goalkeepers – 8:27

- Defenders – 14:20

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 35:41

- Attacking Midfielders – 43:00

- Forwards – 53:35

Section 3: Concluding matters – 59:26

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 59:56

- Surprises in the roster – 1:09:15

- Big Names off the Squad - 1:11:00

- Injuries – 1:12:03

- Closing thoughts – 1:16:13

- Mediacast Information – 1:17:16

Outro – 1:18:48

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/CNF_ZKrFt3Q

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dd4ff352-f3f0-48bb-87c4-7780e7cb2ce4/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

Welcome to Series 32 of our comprehensive FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. In this episode, we take an in-depth look at Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo.

This is the short version of Group K.

This World Cup 2026 Preview covers each team's FIFA rankings, recent performances, head-to-head records, strengths, weaknesses, and qualification chances. We also provide our FIFA World Cup Predictions and expert analysis on which teams are most likely to advance from Group K.

📌 This mediacast is part 3 of the pull version:

⚽ Part 1 – Deleted

⚽ Part 2 – Deleted

⚽ Part 3 – Group K Predictions

• FIFA Rankings comparison

• Head-to-head records

• Qualification scenarios

• Group winner and runner-up predictions

• World Cup 2026 analysis and discussion

In addition to our Group K Preview, we are also producing detailed player mediacasts covering the Portugal National Team, Colombia National Team, Uzbekistan National Team, and DR Congo National Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

These episodes include:

• Portugal Squad 2026 analysis

• Colombia Squad 2026 analysis

• Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 player overview

• DR Congo World Cup 2026 squad preview

• Final roster predictions

• Expected starting lineups

• Key players to watch

Whether you're a fan of Portugal Football, Colombia Football, Uzbekistan Football, or DR Congo Football, this episode provides everything you need to know about Group K before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins.

Who do you think will qualify from Group K?

👇 Leave your World Cup Predictions in the comments below!

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Here is a link to the full version

https://youtu.be/tPfsPQtT2eY

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b4adb05a-c5db-412a-9acb-6882e980593e/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

Description

This is the short version of Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The series also includes a deep dive into and short versions on the players of each team. It is currently being released.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro - 0:00

Spoken Intro - 0:10

Part 3 – Comparison and Discussion – 0:27

Pots and rankings – 0:37

Head-to-head records – 4:15

Odds and Team Values – 4:43

Discussion of prospects – 7:22

Outro - 32:56

Welcome to Series 32 of our comprehensive FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. In this episode, we take an in-depth look at Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo.

This World Cup 2026 Preview covers each team's football history, FIFA rankings, recent performances, head-to-head records, strengths, weaknesses, and qualification chances. We also provide our FIFA World Cup Predictions and expert analysis on which teams are most likely to advance from Group K.

📌 This mediacast is divided into three parts:

⚽ Part 1 – Country Introduction

• Location and population

• Football history and development

• National team nickname

• International football background

⚽ Part 2 – Team Analysis

• FIFA World Cup history

• Recent international performances

• Current form and squad overview

• Strengths and weaknesses

⚽ Part 3 – Group K Predictions

• FIFA Rankings comparison

• Head-to-head records

• Qualification scenarios

• Group winner and runner-up predictions

• World Cup 2026 analysis and discussion

In addition to our Group K Preview, we are also producing detailed player mediacasts covering the Portugal National Team, Colombia National Team, Uzbekistan National Team, and DR Congo National Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

These episodes include:

• Portugal Squad 2026 analysis

• Colombia Squad 2026 analysis

• Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 player overview

• DR Congo World Cup 2026 squad preview

• Final roster predictions

• Expected starting lineups

• Key players to watch

Whether you're a fan of Portugal Football, Colombia Football, Uzbekistan Football, or DR Congo Football, this episode provides everything you need to know about Group K before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins.

Who do you think will qualify from Group K?

👇 Leave your World Cup Predictions in the comments below!

👍 Like

💬 Comment

🔔 Subscribe

📢 Share

Navigation

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

Time Stamps

Musical Intro - 0:00

Spoken Intro - 0:30

Part 1 – Introducing the teams

Demographics – 3:34

Part 2 – History – 6:30

- Overview of World and Regional Cups histories

- Deep dive into recent performances

Portugal - 7:24

Colombia - 22:24

Uzbekistan - 34:10

Congo DR - 48:47

Part 3 – Comparisons and Discussion – 1:01:43

Pots and rankings – 1:01:50

Head-to-head records, Odds and Team Values – 1:05:28

Discussion of prospects – 1:08:35

Outro – 1:34:07

This is Series 32: A preview of Bosnia-Herzegovina’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:27

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:47

- Surprises in the roster – 8:24

- Big Names off the Squad - 10:27

- Injuries – 10:56

Outro – 17:07

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/ju2Kh0MtIlI

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b8b4300e-6169-4d11-a90a-a89edaeaa7cc/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/B3xN9n-jjb4

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5f0ed29b-0bfe-4f22-8528-543537b51ee9/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Bosnia-Herzegovina’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 3:18

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 8:08

- Manager – 8:12

- Goalkeepers – 8:30

- Defenders – 12:10

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 24:36

- Attacking Midfielders – 33:45

- Forwards – 43:04

Section 3: Concluding matters – 48:15

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 48:36

- Surprises in the roster – 56:12

- Big Names off the Squad - 58:16

- Injuries – 58:45

Outro – 1:04:55

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/ju2Kh0MtIlI

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b8b4300e-6169-4d11-a90a-a89edaeaa7cc/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Qatar’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:27

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:53

- Surprises in the roster – 12:34

- Big Names off the Squad - 14:11

- Injuries – 17:02

- Closing thoughts – 18:56

Outro – 19:46

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/oUEw5oMO3UA

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/751b8e36-336e-4c94-929a-06889fd2002f/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/DMGezBCKoxI

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f7732912-7a20-4de1-ab34-5e01c819b70a/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Qatar’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 2:47

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 6:41

- Manager – 6:49

- Goalkeepers – 7:13

- Defenders – 10:22

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 24:07

- Attacking Midfielders – 31:03

- Forwards – 39:15

Section 3: Concluding matters – 43:55

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 44:22

- Surprises in the roster – 56:02

- Big Names off the Squad - 57:41

- Injuries – 1:00:31

- Closing thoughts – 1:02:25

Outro – 1:03:16

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/oUEw5oMO3UA

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/751b8e36-336e-4c94-929a-06889fd2002f/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:26

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:01

- Surprises in the roster – 10:11

- Big Names off the Squad - 11:29

- Injuries – 12:18

- Closing thoughts – 15:29

- Mediacast Information – 16:28

Outro – 18:19

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/eafmS8DupcY

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/21871c75-c580-4ae9-a500-4c1ce03bd0eb/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/ONyHXA1L4pU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/00626229-223c-4198-9e7e-4ce080ed1dbd/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Switzerland’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 4:17

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 8:00

- Manager – 8:13

- Goalkeepers – 8:38

- Defenders – 11:06

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 22:11

- Attacking Midfielders – 30:26

- Forwards – 40:04

Section 3: Concluding matters – 43:52

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 44:26

- Surprises in the roster – 53:36

- Big Names off the Squad - 54:54

- Injuries – 55:44

- Closing thoughts – 58:56

- Mediacast Information – 59:54

Outro –1:01:44

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/eafmS8DupcY

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/21871c75-c580-4ae9-a500-4c1ce03bd0eb/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:26

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:01

- Surprises in the roster – 8:54

- Big Names off the Squad - 10:26

- Injuries – 12:37

- Closing thoughts – 19:00

- Mediacast Information – 19:46

Outro – 19:55

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/9gPUC34IdIE

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/24f8812c-1d4e-493b-9181-c234868de9e2/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/fQUrLTxFJuU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/64519144-b634-4ad0-b10c-d9846592596b/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Canada’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 2:58

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:02

- Manager – 7:15

- Goalkeepers – 7:26

- Defenders – 10:23

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 23:14

- Attacking Midfielders – 30:28

- Forwards – 39:40

Section 3: Concluding matters – 44:52

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 45:29

- Surprises in the roster – 53:25

- Big Names off the Squad - 54:54

- Injuries – 57:04

- Closing thoughts – 1:03:12

- Mediacast Information – 1:04:12

Outro – 1:04:20

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/9gPUC34IdIE

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/24f8812c-1d4e-493b-9181-c234868de9e2/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:26

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:00

- Surprises in the roster – 10:06

- Big Names off the Squad - 12:20

- Injuries – 12:38

- Closing thoughts – 15:58

- Mediacast Information – 16:21

Outro – 19:06

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/M874WEVh4NY

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/53718541-2d55-45ce-aefb-b03195391ad8/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/T7mW3aAKdlg

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bbbfd488-8569-4721-bdb9-e07e2ab5031e/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Czech Rep’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 3:03

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:17

- Manager – 7:27

- Goalkeepers – 7:38

- Defenders – 11:51

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 22:44

- Attacking Midfielders – 30:31

- Forwards – 41:05

Section 3: Concluding matters – 45:00

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 45:37

- Surprises in the roster – 54:44

- Big Names off the Squad - 56:59

- Injuries – 57:17

- Closing thoughts – 1:00:38

- Mediacast Information – 1:01:00

Outro – 1:03:44

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/M874WEVh4NY

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/53718541-2d55-45ce-aefb-b03195391ad8/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:27

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:52

- Surprises in the roster – 11:18

- Big Names off the Squad - 14:48

- Injuries – 15:24

- Closing thoughts – 17:03

Outro – 18:59

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/KxCjp36FgGU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8e4715aa-0b84-43a2-ac88-2974d84ec7b1/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/mWKJJSaeCZQ

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8f223464-47f2-4e9d-9bbc-f746f61d312c/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of South Africa’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 2:20

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:06

- Manager – 7:14

- Goalkeepers – 7:46

- Defenders – 9:53

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 23:11

- Attacking Midfielders – 28:14

- Forwards – 39:47

Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:58

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:20

- Surprises in the roster – 53:50

- Big Names off the Squad - 57:20

- Injuries – 57:54

- Closing thoughts – 59:35

Outro – 1:01:30

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/KxCjp36FgGU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8e4715aa-0b84-43a2-ac88-2974d84ec7b1/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:26

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:05

- Surprises in the roster – 10:07

- Big Names off the Squad - 11:01

- Injuries – 12:28

- Closing thoughts – 15:04

- Mediacast Information – 15:05

Outro – 17:20

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/-QCoSFYDhoI

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d883b770-7885-41cd-be38-07153839f743/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/cBUR0B7jhBM

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/33fa385a-a13f-4d6d-b9d9-b9ce19cde358/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of South Korea’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 3:48

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:30

- Manager – 7:38

- Goalkeepers – 7:58

- Defenders – 11:18

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 22:32

- Attacking Midfielders – 29:14

- Forwards – 41:17

Section 3: Concluding matters – 44:58

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 45:37

- Surprises in the roster – 54:39

- Big Names off the Squad - 55:31

- Injuries – 57:00

- Closing thoughts – 59:36

- Mediacast Information – 59:37

Outro – 1:01:52

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/-QCoSFYDhoI

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d883b770-7885-41cd-be38-07153839f743/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:26

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:51

- Surprises in the roster – 13:01

- Big Names off the Squad - 15:07

- Injuries – 16:36

- Closing thoughts – 21:45

- Mediacast Information – 22:06

Outro – 23:52

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/d6P_0wkWbjY

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7010d361-6ea5-4cb9-84c0-db6610e5a9e6/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/DNGArkBTQLM

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/62e0d728-94e8-46be-b048-288bf6b02e80/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Mexico’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 3:19

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 8:06

- Manager – 8:15

- Goalkeepers – 8:55

- Defenders – 12:22

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 25:18

- Attacking Midfielders – 39:10

- Forwards – 51:54

Section 3: Concluding matters – 55:12

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 55:38

- Surprises in the roster – 1:07:48

- Big Names off the Squad - 1:09:54

- Injuries – 1:11:24

- Closing thoughts – 1:16:34

- Mediacast Information – 1:16:54

Outro – 1:18:39

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/d6P_0wkWbjY

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7010d361-6ea5-4cb9-84c0-db6610e5a9e6/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is the short version of Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The series also includes a deep dive into and short versions on the players of each team. It is currently being released.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro - 0:00

Spoken Intro - 0:10

Part 3 – Comparison and Discussion – 0:28

Pots and rankings – 0:41

Head-to-head records – 4:37

Odds and Team Values – 6:40

Discussion of prospects – 8:50

Outro - 29:23

Navigation

Here is a link to the full version

https://youtu.be/jTEs-MOKS8w

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4d5933f4-3f1b-4210-97ab-70a63fb478d3/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode looks at group I: France, Senegal, Norway and Iraq.

This mediacast is divided into 3 parts:

Part 1 – An introduction of each country giving the location, population, soccer age and nickname of each.

Part 2 – An overview of each team’s history and a deep dive into their recent performances.

Part 3 - A comparison of the teams in ranking, head-to-head records, and a discussion of their prospects and our predictions.

Shortly after the full versions come out, we will publish short version which will also be considered part of series 32. This will just be part 3 of the full version.

We are also publishing a deep dive into the players of each team. This is done in two parts. Part 1 is a look at the candidates: their likelihood of selection and the reasons why.We also give a career biography of the main candidates. Part 2 is published when the final rosters are released and covers who made the final squad and our predictions as to starts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro - 0:00

Spoken Intro - 0:30

Part 1 – Introducing the teams

Demographics – 3:02

Part 2 – History – 6:01

- Overview of World and Regional Cups histories

- Deep dive into recent performances

France - 6:35

Senegal - 19:12

Norway - 39:36

Iraq - 53:03

Part 3 – Comparisons and Discussion – 1:08:03

Pots and rankings – 1:08:15

Head-to-head records, Odds and Team Values – 1:12:11

Discussion of prospects – 1:15:37

Outro – 1:36:56

Navigation

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:27

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:57

- Surprises in the roster – 8:43

- Big Names off the Squad - 10:02

- Injuries – 10:20

- Closing thoughts – 13:24

- Mediacast Information – 14:56

Outro – 16:47

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/7UIKXSr7jTI

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/90602644-eafa-43bf-b343-3df7858a6a95/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/I--rNQm7SfA

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/cd2927b2-4447-4c2b-b24d-f7c5a4aa95bf/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Panama’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the last two years.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 3:49

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:34

- Manager – 7:56

- Goalkeepers – 8:20

- Defenders – 12:32

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 24:48

- Attacking Midfielders – 32:00

- Forwards – 39:38

Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:58

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:30

- Surprises in the roster – 51:08

- Big Names off the Squad - 53:34

- Injuries – 52:51

- Closing thoughts – 55:55

- Mediacast Information – 57:38

Outro – 59:17

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/7UIKXSr7jTI

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/90602644-eafa-43bf-b343-3df7858a6a95/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:26

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:04

- Surprises in the roster – 9:52

- Big Names off the Squad - 11:12

- Injuries – 12:50

- Closing thoughts – 17:04

- Mediacast Information – 18:06

Outro – 20:19

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/ektykp5Gf1k

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/742682ec-af4b-45fc-a86f-355a9377dbc4/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/rMC_cmhTRe4

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6cba2a4a-8518-47ee-9c6e-3e5e113dec8c/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Croatia’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the last two years.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 4:04

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:03

- Manager – 7:22

- Goalkeepers – 7:44

- Defenders – 11:03

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 21:56

- Attacking Midfielders – 26:59

- Forwards – 39:30

Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:49

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:28

- Surprises in the roster – 52:15

- Big Names off the Squad - 53:35

- Injuries – 55:13

- Closing thoughts – 59:29

- Mediacast Information –1:00:30

Outro – 1:02:44

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/ektykp5Gf1k

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/742682ec-af4b-45fc-a86f-355a9377dbc4/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:26

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:49

- Surprises in the roster – 07:49

- Big Names off the Squad - 09:36

- Injuries – 11:59

- Closing thoughts – 16:23

- Mediacast Information – 17:49

Outro – 19:16

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/-ah4HgS7_HY

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4c968523-5d67-4af5-99de-1b55be98da41/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/YyAjyw6tY1I

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/66e86f00-e2a4-498f-9b6c-f7836058dcc1/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of England’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the last two years.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 3:30

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:39

- Manager – 7:41

- Goalkeepers – 9:28

- Defenders – 11:31

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 25:27

- Attacking Midfielders – 29:56

- Forwards – 37:46

Section 3: Concluding matters – 40:10

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 40:29

- Surprises in the roster – 47:28

- Big Names off the Squad - 49:19

- Injuries – 51:42

- Closing thoughts – 56:06

Outro – 57:32

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/-ah4HgS7_HY

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4c968523-5d67-4af5-99de-1b55be98da41/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is the short version of Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The series also includes a deep dive into and short versions on the players of each team. It is currently being released.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro - 0:00

Spoken Intro - 0:10

Part 3 – Comparison and Discussion – 0:27

Pots and rankings – 0:38

Head-to-head records – 6:08

Odds and Team Values – 7:06

Discussion of prospects – 9:00

Outro - 30:46

Navigation

Here is a link to the full version

https://youtu.be/8S97ofSIU1Y

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/18947f17-5f00-4a7a-9975-0ef83dd39125/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode looks at group G: Belgium, Iran, Egypt and New Zealand.

This mediacast is divided into 3 parts:

Part 1 – An introduction of each country giving the location, population, soccer age and nickname of each.

Part 2 – An overview of each team’s history and a deep dive into their recent performances.

Part 3 - A comparison of the teams in ranking, head-to-head records, and a discussion of their prospects and our predictions.

Shortly after the full versions come out, we will publish short version which will also be considered part of series 32. This will just be part 3 of the full version.

We are also publishing a deep dive into the players of each team. This is done in two parts. Part 1 is a look at the candidates: their likelihood of selection and the reasons why.We also give a career biography of the main candidates. Part 2 is published when the final rosters are released and covers who made the final squad and our predictions as to starts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro - 0:00

Spoken Intro - 0:30

Part 1 – Introducing the teams – 2:51

Demographics – 2:55

Part 2 – History – 5:20

- Overview of World and Regional Cups histories

- Deep dive into recent performances

Belgium - 5:58

Iran - 16:43

Egypt - 27:45

New Zealand - 38:57

Part 3 – Comparisons and Discussion – 51:16

Pots and rankings – 51:22

Head-to-head records, Odds and Team Values –56:51

Discussion of prospects – 59:41

Outro – 1:21:30

Navigation

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:30

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:54

- Surprises in the roster – 11:07

- Big Names off the Squad - 12:12

- Injuries – 12:47

- Closing thoughts – 15:09

Outro – 15:57

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/sKLO4OOC7mM

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fe6fd600-3518-4fba-8ddf-80a00e6461c0/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/ouLt40RayiM

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/94e417ca-a171-4da3-b649-6c4a156f6c50/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of Cape Verde’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the last two years.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 3:42

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:19

- Manager – 7:28

- Goalkeepers – 7:46

- Defenders – 10:34

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 20:36

- Attacking Midfielders – 27:11

- Forwards – 35:51

Section 3: Concluding matters – 38:19

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 38:34

- Surprises in the roster – 48:57

- Big Names off the Squad - 50:02

- Injuries – 50:36

- Closing thoughts – 52:58

Outro – 53:47

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/sKLO4OOC7mM

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fe6fd600-3518-4fba-8ddf-80a00e6461c0/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:27

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:49

- Surprises in the roster – 10:52

- Big Names off the Squad - 13:53

- Injuries – 14:41

- Closing thoughts – 19:05

Outro – 15:59

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/Kl3r2dK-dK4

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d1da1a27-b11c-427c-8226-7ff1f213a265/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/2XX13j3QHDk

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/12352800-4db8-429f-a8a1-1f08625d62e8/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of Saudi Arabia’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the recent period.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us.

Time Stamps

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 3:22

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:41

- Manager – 7:45

- Goalkeepers – 10:19

- Defenders – 15:23

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 25:24

- Attacking Midfielders – 31:48

- Forwards – 39:38

Section 3: Concluding matters – 43:33

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:55

- Surprises in the roster – 53:58

- Big Names off the Squad - 57:00

- Injuries – 57:48

- Closing thoughts – 1:01:11

Outro – 1:02:11

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/Kl3r2dK-dK4

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d1da1a27-b11c-427c-8226-7ff1f213a265/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:28

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:58

- Surprises in the roster – 10:08

- Big Names off the Squad - 12:12

- Injuries – 13:43

- Closing thoughts – 15:50

Outro – 15:59

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/_qtltUE5F-0

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/930ea4ac-a1bf-4c69-b0f8-2833210e5c68/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/Wj1KI_ure3Q

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/858333b2-ab6d-4db7-b26c-b53a8a758986/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of Uruguay’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the last two years.

In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 3:37

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:16

- Manager – 7:21

- Goalkeepers – 7:37

- Defenders – 11:31

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 22:50

- Attacking Midfielders – 26:30

- Forwards – 35:58

Section 3: Concluding matters – 39:03

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 39:37

- Surprises in the roster – 48:47

- Big Names off the Squad - 50:51

- Injuries – 52:20

- Closing thoughts – 54:23

Outro – 54:37

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/_qtltUE5F-0

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/930ea4ac-a1bf-4c69-b0f8-2833210e5c68/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of Spain’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 3:42

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:25

- Manager – 7:37

- Goalkeepers – 7:46

- Defenders – 11:00

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 21:22

- Attacking Midfielders – 27:48

- Forwards – 37:40

Section 3: Concluding matters – 41:31

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 41:52

- Surprises in the roster – 50:20

- Big Names off the Squad - 52:12

- Injuries – 53:30

- Closing thoughts – 57:30

Outro – 58:48

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/nVozh4FSb1c

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6396bcb0-cad2-4068-b141-e6397ebc3146/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of Spain’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.

this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:30

Section 1: Team Information – 3:42

Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:25

- Manager – 7:37

- Goalkeepers – 7:46

- Defenders – 11:00

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 21:22

- Attacking Midfielders – 27:48

- Forwards – 37:40

Section 3: Concluding matters – 41:31

- Review of selection and predicted starter – 41:52

- Surprises in the roster – 50:20

- Big Names off the Squad - 52:12

- Injuries – 53:30

- Closing thoughts – 57:30

Outro – 58:48

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/nVozh4FSb1c

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6396bcb0-cad2-4068-b141-e6397ebc3146/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is the short version of Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The series also includes a deep dive into and short versions on the players of each team. It is currently being released.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro - 0:00

Spoken Intro - 0:10

Part 3 – Comparison and Discussion – 0:27

Pots and rankings – 0:35

Head-to-head records – 4:32

Odds and Team Values – 6:18

Discussion of prospects – 8:14

Outro - 21:34

Navigation

Here is a link to the full version

https://youtu.be/j3xPdy4nzP0

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/358f245f-46fd-4b47-b649-284d49d410ef/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode looks at group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia and Sweden.

This mediacast is divided into 3 parts:

Part 1 – An introduction of each country giving the location, population, soccer age and nickname of each.

Part 2 – An overview of each team’s history and a deep dive into their recent performances.

Part 3 - A comparison of the teams in ranking, head-to-head records, and a discussion of their prospects and our predictions.

Shortly after the full versions come out, we will publish short version which will also be considered part of series 32. This will just be part 3 of the full version.

We are also publishing a deep dive into the players of each team. This is done in two parts. Part 1 is a look at the candidates: their likelihood of selection and the reasons why.We also give a career biography of the main candidates. Part 2 is published when the final rosters are released and covers who made the final squad and our predictions as to starts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro - 0:00

Spoken Intro - 0:30

Part 1 – Introducing the teams

Demographics – 3:08

Part 2 – History – 5:35

- Overview of World and Regional Cups histories

- Deep dive into recent performances

Netherlands - 6:15

Japan - 16:30

Tunisia - 26:51

Sweden - 37:38

Part 3 – Comparisons and Discussion – 48:43

Pots and rankings – 48:51

Head-to-head records, Odds and Team Values – 52:48

Discussion of prospects – 56:29

Outro – 1:09:50

Navigation

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Ecuador’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is section 3 of the full mediacast.We review the list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also look at the injury situation and share any closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2 and show which players actually were selected.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:10

- Review of Candidates - 0:23

- Big Names off the Squad - 5:56

- Review of Injuries - 9:33

- Closing Thoughts - 11:32

- Preview of part 2 – 12:42

Outro – 13:27

Navigation

Here are the links to the full version:

https://youtu.be/sEYe7vGOvv8

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/390fb86e-761e-47b0-b52c-42ce8370cc89/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of England’s players for the 2026 World Gold Cup.

This episode is part 1 of the players mediacast where we examine the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also give some career information on the main candidates.

In addition, we some team information, cover big players no longer on the squad, update injuries and perhaps give some closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2, show which players actually were selected and predict the starters.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:30

Section 1: Information on team – 3:10

- Recent games and formations, upcoming games

Section 2: Candidates – 10:14

- Manager – 10:18

- Goalkeepers – 13:13

- Versatile Player – 21:03

- Versatile Defenders – 23:23

- Defenders – 27:45

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 46:46

- Attacking Midfielders – 55:49

Forwards – 1:09:57

Section 3: Conclusion – 1:16:05

- Review of Candidates - 1:16:32

- Big Names off the Squad - 1:21:39

- Review of Injuries - 1:25:15

- Closing Thoughts - 1:27:13

- Preview of part 2 – 1:28:24

Outro – 1:29:08

Navigation

Use the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series.

https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYE

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Germany’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is section 3 of the full mediacast.We review the list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also look at the injury situation and share any closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2 and show which players actually were selected.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:10

- Review of Candidates - 0:25

- Big Names off the Squad - 5:34

- Review of Injuries - 7:54

- Closing Thoughts - 11:24

- Preview of part 2 – 12:38

Outro – 13:18

Navigation

Here are the links to the full version:

https://youtu.be/S2SaizGsAg0

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/51fbf41f-8890-459d-8999-d2decefccc90/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of England’s players for the 2026 World Gold Cup.

This episode is part 1 of the players mediacast where we examine the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also give some career information on the main candidates.

In addition, we some team information, cover big players no longer on the squad, update injuries and perhaps give some closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2, show which players actually were selected and predict the starters.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:30

Section 1: Information on team – 3:00

- Recent games and formations, upcoming games

Section 2: Candidates – 7:30

- Manager – 7:37

- Goalkeepers – 8:58

- Defenders – 17:11

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 34:56

- Attacking Midfielders – 51:39

Forwards – 1:04:44

Section 3: Conclusion – 1:18:31

- Review of Candidates - 1:18:55

- Big Names off the Squad - 1:23:45

- Review of Injuries - 1:25:02

- Closing Thoughts - 1:29:32

- Preview of part 2 – 1:30:42

Outro – 1:31:26

Navigation

Use the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series.

https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYE

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is the short version of Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The series also includes a deep dive into and short versions on the players of each team. It is currently being released.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro - 0:00

Spoken Intro - 0:10

Part 3 – Comparison and Discussion – 0:26

Pots and rankings – 0:45

Head-to-head records – 6:15

Odds and Team Values – 6:51

Discussion of prospects – 8:56

Outro - 27:17

Navigation

Here is a link to the full version

https://youtu.be/j-ozcrizK84

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c71f4bee-5c7e-4c31-a761-31dacfdad3fd/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode looks at group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast and Curacao.

This mediacast is divided into 3 parts:

Part 1 – An introduction of each country giving the location, population, soccer age and nickname of each.

Part 2 – An overview of each team’s history and a deep dive into their recent performances.

Part 3 - A comparison of the teams in ranking, head-to-head records, and a discussion of their prospects and our predictions.

Shortly after the full versions come out, we will publish short version which will also be considered part of series 32. This will just be part 3 of the full version.

We are also publishing a deep dive into the players of each team. This is done in two parts. Part 1 is a look at the candidates: their likelihood of selection and the reasons why.We also give a career biography of the main candidates. Part 2 is published when the final rosters are released and covers who made the final squad and our predictions as to starts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro - 0:00

Spoken Intro - 0:30

Part 1 – Introducing the teams

Demographics – 3:09

Part 2 – History – 5:52

- Overview of World and Regional Cups histories

- Deep dive into recent performances

Germany - 6:22

Ecuador - 17:21

Ivory Coast - 28:08

Curacao - 41:02

Part 3 – Comparisons and Discussion – 54:52

Pots and rankings – 55:07

Head-to-head records, Odds and Team Values – 1:00:36

Discussion of prospects – 1:03:15

Outro – 1:21:39

Navigation

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of England’s players for the 2026 World Gold Cup.

This episode is part 1 of the players mediacast where we examine the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also give some career information on the main candidates.

In addition, we some team information, cover big players no longer on the squad, update injuries and perhaps give some closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2, show which players actually were selected and predict the starters.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:30

Section 1: Information on team – 2:40

- Recent games and formations, upcoming games

Section 2: Candidates – 7:21

- Manager – 7:25

- Goalkeepers – 8:52

- Defenders – 14:44

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 31:40

- Attacking Midfielders – 41:39

Forwards – 55:45

Section 3: Conclusion – 1:03:10

- Review of Candidates - 1:03:44

- Big Names off the Squad - 1:08:43

- Review of Injuries - 1:09:04

- Closing Thoughts -1:09:56

- Preview of part 2 – 1:11:31

Outro – 1:12:32

Navigation

Use the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series.

https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYE

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of England’s players for the 2026 World Gold Cup.

This episode is part 1 of the players mediacast where we examine the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also give some career information on the main candidates.

In addition, we some team information, cover big players no longer on the squad, update injuries and perhaps give some closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2, show which players actually were selected and predict the starters.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:30

Section 1: Information on team – 2:40

- Recent games and formations, upcoming games

Section 2: Candidates – 7:21

- Manager – 7:25

- Goalkeepers – 8:52

- Defenders – 14:44

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 31:40

- Attacking Midfielders – 41:39

Forwards – 55:45

Section 3: Conclusion – 1:03:10

- Review of Candidates - 1:03:44

- Big Names off the Squad - 1:08:43

- Review of Injuries - 1:09:04

- Closing Thoughts -1:09:56

- Preview of part 2 – 1:11:31

Outro – 1:12:32

Navigation

Use the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series.

https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYE

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Paraguay’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is section 3 of the full mediacast.We review the list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also look at the injury situation and share any closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2 and show which players actually were selected.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:10

Section 3 - 0:23

- Review of Candidates - 0:51

- Big Names off the Squad - 5:30

- Review of Injuries - 7:02

- Closing Thoughts -8:51

- Preview of part 2 – 9:27

Outro – 10:16

Navigation

Here are the links to the full version:

https://youtu.be/mXtkxLV00Ro

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/11da1611-c844-48cb-a183-de7351ffb3b7/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of England’s players for the 2026 World Gold Cup.

This episode is part 1 of the players mediacast where we examine the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also give some career information on the main candidates.

In addition, we some team information, cover big players no longer on the squad, update injuries and perhaps give some closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2, show which players actually were selected and predict the starters.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:30

Section 1: Information on team – 2:39

- Recent games and formations, upcoming games

Section 2: Candidates – 8:21

- Manager – 8:27

- Goalkeepers – 10:49

- Defenders – 17:45

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 35:33

- Attacking Midfielders – 44:25

Forwards – 56:56

Section 3: Conclusion – 1:06:15

- Review of Candidates - 1:06:39

- Big Names off the Squad - 1:11:22

- Review of Injuries - 1:12:54

- Closing Thoughts -1:14:43

- Preview of part 2 – 1:15:19

Outro – 1:16:12

Navigation

Use the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series.

https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYE

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Australia’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is section 3 of the full mediacast.We review the list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also look at the injury situation and share any closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2 and show which players actually were selected.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:10

Section 3 - 0:23

- Review of Candidates - 0:48

- Big Names off the Squad - 6:10

- Review of Injuries - 7:58

- Closing Thoughts -11:05

- Preview of part 2 – 12:10

Outro – 12:50

Navigation

Here are the links to the full version:

https://youtu.be/VJBJpgvpiOA

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/36ea256b-09ea-4c27-a2e8-549ad8d02a8c/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of England’s players for the 2026 World Gold Cup.

This episode is part 1 of the players mediacast where we examine the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also give some career information on the main candidates.

In addition, we some team information, cover big players no longer on the squad, update injuries and perhaps give some closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2, show which players actually were selected and predict the starters.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:30

Section 1: Information on team – 2:44

- Recent games and formations, upcoming games

Section 2: Candidates – 8:20

- Manager – 8:26

- Goalkeepers – 11:48

- Defenders – 18:16

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 43:39

- Attacking Midfielders – 56:20

Forwards – 1:16:49

Section 3: Conclusion – 1:27:01

- Review of Candidates - 1:27:21

- Big Names off the Squad - 1:32:45

- Review of Injuries - 1:34:34

- Closing Thoughts -1:37:40

- Preview of part 2 – 1:38:46

Outro – 1:39:35

Navigation

Use the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series.

https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYE

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of USA’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is section 3 of the full mediacast.We review the list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also look at the injury situation and share any closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2 and show which players actually were selected.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:10

- Closing Thoughts Part A - 0:25

- Review of Candidates - 1:17

- Big Names off the Squad - 6:06

- Review of Injuries - 7:35

- Closing Thoughts Part B - 9:02

- Preview of part 2 – 12:41

Outro – 13:37

Navigation

Here are the links to the full version:

https://youtu.be/UTAdBDBVaIM

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/11a650cb-0fda-47c0-a696-32f8e24e797f/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of England’s players for the 2026 World Gold Cup.

This episode is part 1 of the players mediacast where we examine the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also give some career information on the main candidates.

In addition, we some team information, cover big players no longer on the squad, update injuries and perhaps give some closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2, show which players actually were selected and predict the starters.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:30

Section 1: Information on team – 2:40

- Recent games and formations, upcoming games

Section 2: Candidates – 8:59

- Manager – 9:06

- Goalkeepers – 12:13

- Defenders – 23:38

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 49:30

- Attacking Midfielders – 1:14:18

Forwards – 1:26:54

Section 3: Conclusion – 1:36:53

- Review of Candidates - 1:38:26

- Big Names off the Squad - 1:42:36

- Review of Injuries - 1:44:03

- Closing Thoughts -1:45:33

- Preview of part 2 – 1:49:10

Outro – 1:50:07

Navigation

Use the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series.

https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYE

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is the short version of Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The series also includes a deep dive into and short versions on the players of each team. It is currently being released.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro - 0:00

Spoken Intro - 0:10

Part 3 – Comparison and Discussion – 0:27

Pots and rankings – 0:42

Head-to-head records – 5:23

Odds and Team Values – 6:52

Discussion of prospects – 8:19

Outro - 31:39

Navigation

Here is a link to the full version

https://youtu.be/-oq8jbix_gE

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d362b90b-40d9-4dd7-9d45-bfea23065b7f/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode looks at group D: USA, Australia, Paraguay and Turkey.

This mediacast is divided into 3 parts:

Part 1 – An introduction of each country giving the location, population, soccer age and nickname of each.

Part 2 – An overview of each team’s history and a deep dive into their recent performances.

Part 3 - A comparison of the teams in ranking, head-to-head records, and a discussion of their prospects and our predictions.

Shortly after the full versions come out, we will publish short version which will also be considered part of series 32. This will just be part 3 of the full version.

We are also publishing a deep dive into the players of each team. This is done in two parts. Part 1 is a look at the candidates: their likelihood of selection and the reasons why.We also give a career biography of the main candidates. Part 2 is published when the final rosters are released and covers who made the final squad and our predictions as to starts.

Time Stamps

Musical Intro - 0:00

Spoken Intro - 0:30

Part 1 – Introducing the teams

Demographics – 2:58

Part 2 – History – 6.34

- Overview of World and Regional Cups histories

- Deep dive into recent performances

USA - 7:17

Australia - 26:17

Paraguay - 38:51

Turkey - 50:22

Part 3 – Comparisons and Discussion - 1:01:23

Pots and rankings – 1:01:54

Head-to-head records, Odds and Team Values – 1:06:19

Discussion of prospects – 1:09:15

Outro – 1:33:14

Navigation

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Cape Verde’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is section 3 of the full mediacast.We review the list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also look at the injury situation and share any closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2 and show which players actually were selected.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:10

- Review of Candidates - 0:26

- Big Names off the Squad - 5:35

- Review of Injuries - 5:41

- Closing Thoughts - 6:38

- Preview of part 2 – 7:02

Outro – 7:50

Navigation

Here are the links to the full version:

https://youtu.be/sKLO4OOC7mM

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fe6fd600-3518-4fba-8ddf-80a00e6461c0/

Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mU

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is series 32: A preview of Cape Verde’s players for the 2026 World Gold Cup.

This episode is part 1 of the players mediacast where we examine the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also give some career information on the main candidates.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2, show which players actually were selected and predict the starters.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:30

Section 1: Information on team – 3:06

- Recent games and formations, upcoming games

Section 2: Candidates – 9:43

- Manager – 9:46

- Goalkeepers – 10:56

- Defenders – 17:14

- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 39:55

- Attacking Midfielders – 50:52

Forwards – 1:08:38

Section 3: Conclusion – 1:14:27

- Review of Candidates - 1:14:53

- Big Names off the Squad - 1:19:38

- Review of Injuries - 1:19:43

- Closing Thoughts -1:20:41

- Preview of part 2 – 1:21:05

Outro – 1:21:52

Navigation

Use the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series.

https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYE

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3

Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

This is Series 32: A preview of Saudi Arabia’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This episode is section 3 of the full mediacast.We review the list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad.

We also look at the injury situation and share any closing thoughts on the squad.

Closer to the cup, we will add part 2 and show which players actually were selected.

Time Stamps

Musical Introduction – 0:00

Spoken Introduction – 0:10

- Comments on recent history - 0:32

- Review of Candidates - 1:46

- Big Names off the Squad - 6:28

- Review of Injuries - 7:13

- Closing Thoughts - 11:23

- Preview of part 2 – 12:29

Outro – 13:14

*Note: Unfortunately, the graphics on this mediacast are blurry. It occurred in the recording so we could not fix it through editing. Apologies for that.