Preview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Josh Pemberton

from Tell Craig Your Story · host Craig Maguire

⚽The wait is over—the 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here! On the eve of kick-off in Mexico, USA and Canada, I sit down with hardcore Leeds United and England fan Josh Pemberton to preview the biggest tournament in world football. We break down all 12 groups, discuss the main contenders and dark horses, and reveal our predictions for who will make it to the knockout stages. We also talk Italy's shock failure to qualify, the Australian A-League, the Chinese Super League, and why China is still missing from the World Cup. 🏆 Group Stage Predictions Josh: A-South Korea, Mexico | B-Switzerland, Bosnia & Herzegovina | C-Brazil, Scotland | D-USA, Turkey | E-Germany, Ecuador | F-Japan, Netherlands | G-Belgium, Egypt | H-Spain, Uruguay | I-France, Norway | J-Argentina, Austria | K-Portugal, Colombia | L-England, Croatia Craig: A-South Korea, Czech Republic | B-Switzerland, Qatar | C-Brazil, Morocco | D-USA, Australia | E-Germany, Ecuador | F-Japan, Sweden | G-Belgium, Egypt | H-Spain, Uruguay | I-France, Senegal | J-Argentina, Austria | K-Portugal, Colombia | L-England, Croatia 🔥 Final Four Josh: Brazil, England, Spain, France | Craig: Argentina, Japan, Germany, France To finish off the episode, I put Josh's football knowledge to the test with a World Cup trivia challenge. Who are your picks to progress from each group and who will lift the trophy? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Download our new album—It's What The Fans Want 🎵 Spotify Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rS7Ng72SJ9fteX1QsroAu?si=2u9tQsq0ToiAdsWo6oj6fA 🍎 Apple Music Album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-what-the-fans-want/6772509639 📸 Instagram: @fulltrottlesh 🎙️ Listen 🎧 Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌳 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FootballPodcast #SoccerTalk #EnglandFootball #LeedsUnited #WorldCupPredictions #FootballFans #PodcastLife #SportsPodcast

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⚽The wait is over—the 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here! On the eve of kick-off in Mexico, USA and Canada, I sit down with hardcore Leeds United and England fan Josh Pemberton to preview the biggest tournament in world football. We break down all 12 groups, discuss the main contenders and dark horses, and reveal our predictions for who will make it to the knockout stages. We also talk Italy's shock failure to qualify, the Australian A-League, the Chinese Super League, and why China is still missing from the World Cup. 🏆 Group Stage Predictions Josh: A-South Korea, Mexico | B-Switzerland, Bosnia & Herzegovina | C-Brazil, Scotland | D-USA, Turkey | E-Germany, Ecuador | F-Japan, Netherlands | G-Belgium, Egypt | H-Spain, Uruguay | I-France, Norway | J-Argentina, Austria | K-Portugal, Colombia | L-England, Croatia Craig: A-South Korea, Czech Republic | B-Switzerland, Qatar | C-Brazil, Morocco | D-USA, Australia | E-Germany, Ecuador | F-Japan, Sweden | G-Belgium, Egypt | H-Spain, Uruguay | I-France, Senegal | J-Argentina, Austria | K-Portugal, Colombia | L-England, Croatia 🔥 Final Four Josh: Brazil, England, Spain, France | Craig: Argentina, Japan, Germany, France To finish off the episode, I put Josh's football knowledge to the test with a World Cup trivia challenge. Who are your picks to progress from each group and who will lift the trophy? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Download our new album—It's What The Fans Want 🎵 Spotify Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rS7Ng72SJ9fteX1QsroAu?si=2u9tQsq0ToiAdsWo6oj6fA🍎 Apple Music Album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-what-the-fans-want/6772509639📸 Instagram: @fulltrottlesh 🎙️ Listen🎧 Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com🌳 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FootballPodcast #SoccerTalk #EnglandFootball #LeedsUnited #WorldCupPredictions #FootballFans #PodcastLife #SportsPodcast

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