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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 29 MIN

What's our Starting XI? New Zealand All Whites World Cup Squad Debate with IVAN VICELICH

from The Unused Subs · host Goran Paladin

What is the All Whites Starting XI? Will they escape Group G at the FIFA World Cup?The answers to those two pertinent questions will present themselves in the coming days, because the wait is almost over - the FIFA World Cup for 2026 is so close we can almost taste it! On today's episode THE GODFATHER of New Zealand football arrives at Tyler St Sport. Yes that's right, it's none other than IVAN VICELICH. With Goran, Iffy and Oli Sail the awesome foursome predict who's in and who's out of the All Whites Starting XI... and the selection is clouded somewhat by the form, injury and rehabilitation of some key squad members.Who takes the gloves - Alex Paulsen or Max Crocombe?Does Libby Cacace start at left back despite missing huge chunks of Wrexham's season?Will Tim Payne's superior crossing give him the advantage over Callan Elliot?Has Sarpreet Singh played himself out of the XI?The Unused Subs also talk about the past... their favourite memories of World Cups gone by, and Ivan puts himself in the shoes of the current crop of players - how will they deal with nerves and anxiety leading into the biggest game of their lives? The Godfather knows a thing or two about that, given his exploits in South Africa 16 years ago.Oli Sail is one of Tim Payne's great mates. Has he had much success in contacting Payney since his phone blew up? And what would Ivan do if he were to become a viral social media sensation overnight? Jacob uses his phone to send a video message from the States, but sadly can't join the show today.BRING ON THE FIFA WORLD CUP! Let's go All Whites!FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubsKiwis talk football too!#football #soccer #newzealand #fifaworldcup #allwhites

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