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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 36 MIN

World Cup Weekly: Chill and Relax...

from The Football History Boys

🎙️ World Cup Weekly: Chill and RelaxThe first round of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is complete—and what a start we've had.In the first edition of World Cup Weekly: Chill and Relax, we look back at an opening week packed with goals, shocks and talking points. We discuss England's thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia, Germany's ruthless 7-1 demolition of Curaçao, and whether either side has already laid down a marker for the rest of the tournament.We also examine some of the biggest surprises from the opening fixtures. Brazil were held by Morocco, Spain were frustrated by Cape Verde, and Belgium could only draw with Egypt, raising questions about some of the pre-tournament favourites.Elsewhere, we discuss Scotland's winning start against Haiti, the impressive performances from host nations Mexico, Canada and the United States, and whether the expanded 48-team format is already delivering more competitive football than many expected.⚽ Best match of the opening round🌟 Standout players and breakthrough stars😱 Biggest shock result📉 Early disappointments🏆 Who looks like genuine contenders after one game?We also ask whether we're seeing the first signs of a changing football landscape, with emerging nations proving they belong on the biggest stage and several traditional powers already facing difficult questions.From goals and upsets to atmosphere and controversy, we break down everything that mattered from the opening round of the 2026 World Cup.And, of course, we'll be keeping an eye on whether everyone can simply "chill and relax"...Keywords: World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup 2026, England Croatia, Germany Curaçao, Brazil Morocco, Spain Cape Verde, Scotland Haiti, USA Paraguay, Mexico South Africa, World Cup Weekly, football podcast, World Cup analysis, World Cup review, TFHBHashtags:#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCupWeekly #England #Scotland #Germany #Brazil #Spain #FootballPodcast #FootballTwitter #SoccerPodcast #TFHB #ChillAndRelax 🌍⚽🏆

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