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EPISODE · Jan 3, 2026 · 50 MIN

Episode 52: World Cup Upsets Loading…

from Football Yarn · host Football Yarn

In this episode, we dive into the World Cup and AFCON conversations, with major emphasis on the World Cup and how it’s evolving. We ask the big questions: when do players truly get to enjoy the money they make, and is football slowly turning into pure entertainment with the introduction of a World Cup halftime show? We break down how balanced the groups are, the growing influence of the USA on the World Cup, and whether we could see shocking upsets on the biggest stage. Is structure more important than raw talent, or does individual brilliance still decide tournaments? Finally, we look ahead to what to expect from the World Cup and ask if stars like Mbappé, Haaland, Yamal, or Vinícius Jr. are ready to shock the world and define the tournament.

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