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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 39 MIN

What Does It Take to Win a World Cup?

from The Rondo by GOAL

What does it actually take to win a World Cup? 👀 Every four years, the same countries seem to be in the mix while everyone else is left chasing. Is it just about having the best players, or is there something bigger behind why nations like Argentina, France, Brazil, and Germany always seem to compete for the biggest trophy in football? 🌍 This week on The Rondo, we break down what separates World Cup winners from everyone else, from coaching and infrastructure to culture, tactics, and building the right roster 🏆 Do you need one superstar like Messi or Mbappe, or is it more about having the perfect system and the right players around them? And can the USMNT ever build a squad capable of making a real World Cup run? 🇺🇸 Let us know in the comments, what do you think is the most important ingredient for winning a World Cup? And don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 💯 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it actually take to win a World Cup? 👀 Every four years, the same countries seem to be in the mix while everyone else is left chasing. Is it just about having the best players, or is there something bigger behind why nations like Argentina, France, Brazil, and Germany always seem to compete for the biggest trophy in football? 🌍 This week on The Rondo, we break down what separates World Cup winners from everyone else, from coaching and infrastructure to culture, tactics, and building the right roster 🏆 Do you need one superstar like Messi or Mbappe, or is it more about having the perfect system and the right players around them? And can the USMNT ever build a squad capable of making a real World Cup run? 🇺🇸 Let us know in the comments, what do you think is the most important ingredient for winning a World Cup? And don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 💯 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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