Episode 81: After Round One

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Episode 81 of Football Yarn is here! We break down the opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting with Mexico vs South Africa and the criticism surrounding South Africa's performance. We discuss the online backlash, tournament preparation, and whether the criticism is justified. We also review Switzerland, Qatar, Canada, and the USA, before diving into Portugal's disappointing display against Congo and Spain's uninspiring performance against Cape Verde. Was Morocco actually the better side against Brazil? We debate the biggest surprises, disappointments, and standout teams from Round One. Plus, Lekan shares what he doesn't like about the 2026 World Cup, we discuss FIFA's growing revenues, and give our predictions for the rest of the tournament.

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