Zone 14

In this episode, we turn our attention to the World Cup and break down what we expect to see when the tournament gets underway. We discuss the nations we believe have the strongest chance of winning it all, the teams that could surprise people, and the major contenders that may struggle to live up to expectations.We also take a closer look at the players who could define the tournament, the squads with the most talent and depth, and the possible matchups that could shape the knockout rounds. Along the way, we debate our different opinions, explain the reasoning behind our predictions, and make some bold calls about how far certain countries will go.From potential dark horses and disappointing exits to standout players and our final World Cup winner predictions, this episode gives you a complete preview of what could be one of the most exciting tournaments yet.Listen to the full episode and let us know which predictions you agree with, which ones you think are completely wrong, and who you believe will ultimately lift the World Cup trophy.

Here on the first episode of Zone 14, I'll be discussing the potential 26 man squad Thomas Tuchel will be taking to the 2026 World Cup.