International Soccer Preview by Soccerphiles Canada previews upcoming tournaments and qualifications in international soccer. We began podcasting in 2021 by previewing that year's Euro Cup (called Euro 2020) and we previewed all other tournaments that summer: Copa America 2021 and Gold Cup 2021. We then expanded our coverage to the final round of World Cup qualifying for CONCACAF and Asia (AFC). We have so far mostly focussed on the national team, providing an overview of the countries, their soccer history (with emphasis on their history in the tournament at hand and on their recent history) and other details like their record against the teams they face and their prospects. Down the road, we intend to also provide a deep dive into their players, something we tried for the first time recently. Our coverage of the final round of world cup qualifying for CONCACAF included a separate podcast on players. This still needs some development but will become a part of all future previews. We will almost complete our coverage of the globe by previewing the 2021 African Cup of Nations which begins in January 2022. We hope the podcast familiarizes soccer fans with the teams and players and thereby brings greater enjoyment to following the tournaments.
DescriptionThis is series 32: A complete and thorough preview of New Zealand's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup . Section 1 is some preliminary information on the team: the games they have played since the last major tournament, the formations they favour and the warm-up games played before the cup. Section 2 is the main part of the mediacast. We go to go position-by-position, covering all candidates who have played in the past two years, telling who made it to the final squad and preliminary squad if there was one, introducing the final selections, summarizing the position over the recent period and which players have been starting, then predicting the starting line-up. Section 3 will be also used use as a short version of the mediacast, starting with a summary of section 2, then summarizing surprises in the selections, mentioning big names off the squad, and covering the role injuries played. NavigationMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:30Section 1: Information on team – 2:53- Recent games and formations, upcoming gamesSection 2: Candidates – 9:39- Manager – 9:45- Goalkeepers – 13:29- Defenders – 22:26- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 50:30- Attacking Midfielders – 1:05:43 Forwards – 1:23:49Section 3: Conclusion – 1:31:58- Review of Candidates - 1:32:39- Surprises in Squad Selection - 1:41:35- Big Names off the Squad - 1:42:53- Review of Injuries - 1:43:20- Closing Thoughts -1:43:55- Mediacast information – 1:44:41Outro – 1:45:23LinksUse the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is series 32: A complete and thorough preview of Egypt's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup . Section 1 is some preliminary information on the team: the games they have played since the last major tournament, the formations they favour and the warm-up games played before the cup. Section 2 is the main part of the mediacast. We go to go position-by-position, covering all candidates who have played in the past two years, telling who made it to the final squad and preliminary squad if there was one, introducing the final selections, summarizing the position over the recent period and which players have been starting, then predicting the starting line-up. Section 3 will be also used use as a short version of the mediacast, starting with a summary of section 2, then summarizing surprises in the selections, mentioning big names off the squad, and covering the role injuries played. NavigationMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:30Section 1: Information on team – 2:51- Recent games and formations, upcoming gamesSection 2: Candidates – 8:07- Manager – 8:13- Goalkeepers – 10:46- Defenders – 20:10- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 47:39- Attacking Midfielders – 1:00:34 Forwards – 1:25:34Section 3: Conclusion – 1:36:46- Review of Candidates - 1:37:22- Surprises in Squad Selection - 1:48:21- Big Names off the Squad - 1:50:15- Review of Injuries - 1:51:23- Closing Thoughts -1:52:45- Mediacast information – 1:53:56Outro – 1:54:50LinksUse the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is series 32: A complete and thorough preview of Iran's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup . Section 1 is some preliminary information on the team: the games they have played since the last major tournament, the formations they favour and the warm-up games played before the cup. Section 2 is the main part of the mediacast. We go to go position-by-position, covering all candidates who have played in the past two years, telling who made it to the final squad and preliminary squad if there was one, introducing the final selections, summarizing the position over the recent period and which players have been starting, then predicting the starting line-up. Section 3 will be also used use as a short version of the mediacast, starting with a summary of section 2, then summarizing surprises in the selections, mentioning big names off the squad, and covering the role injuries played. NavigationMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:30Section 1: Information on team – 2:32- Recent games and formations, upcoming gamesSection 2: Candidates – 11:28- Manager – 11:34- Goalkeepers – 13:07- Defenders – 20:58- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 47:06- Attacking Midfielders – 1:07:32 Forwards – 1:31:20Section 3: Conclusion – 1:45:20- Review of Candidates - 1:46:00- Surprises in Squad Selection - 1:59:27- Big Names off the Squad - 2:02:36- Review of Injuries - 2:04:19- Closing Thoughts -2:05:46- Mediacast information – 2:02:03Outro – 2:09:03LinksUse the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is series 32: A complete and thorough preview of Sweden's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup . Section 1 is some preliminary information on the team: the games they have played since the last major tournament, the formations they favour and the warm-up games played before the cup. Section 2 is the main part of the mediacast. We go to go position-by-position, covering all candidates who have played in the past two years, telling who made it to the final squad and preliminary squad if there was one, introducing the final selections, summarizing the position over the recent period and which players have been starting, then predicting the starting line-up. Section 3 will be also used use as a short version of the mediacast, starting with a summary of section 2, then summarizing surprises in the selections, mentioning big names off the squad, and covering the role injuries played. NavigationMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:30Section 1: Information on team – 2:47- Recent games and formations, upcoming gamesSection 2: Candidates – 8:34- Manager – 8:42- Goalkeepers – 11:53- Defenders – 22:28- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 47:20- Attacking Midfielders – 1:01:59 Forwards – 1:22:29Section 3: Conclusion – 1:34:24- Review of Candidates - 1:35:21- Surprises in Squad Selection - 1:44:32- Big Names off the Squad - 1:46:15- Review of Injuries - 1:46:15- Closing Thoughts -1:51:13- Mediacast information – 1:52:04Outro – 1:52:30LinksUse the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series. https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYEhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is series 32: A complete and thorough preview of Aa's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup . Section 1 is some preliminary information on the team: the games they have played since the last major tournament, the formations they favour and the warm-up games played before the cup. Section 2 is the main part of the mediacast. We go to go position-by-position, covering all candidates who have played in the past two years, telling who made it to the final squad and preliminary squad if there was one, introducing the final selections, summarizing the position over the recent period and which players have been starting, then predicting the starting line-up. Section 3 will be also used use as a short version of the mediacast, starting with a summary of section 2, then summarizing surprises in the selections, mentioning big names off the squad, and covering the role injuries played. NavigationMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:30Section 1: Information on team – 2:49- Recent games and formations, upcoming gamesSection 2: Candidates – 8:13- Manager – 8:17- Goalkeepers – 12:36- Defenders – 21:25- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 47:45- Attacking Midfielders – 1:00:45 Forwards – 1:15:30Section 3: Conclusion – 1:28:19- Review of Candidates - 1:29:10- Surprises in Squad Selection - 1:39:22- Big Names off the Squad - 1:41:40- Review of Injuries - 1:44:48- Closing Thoughts -1:48:07- Mediacast information – 1:50:02Outro – 1:47:00LinksUse the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is series 32: A complete and thorough preview of Aa's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup . Section 1 is some preliminary information on the team: the games they have played since the last major tournament, the formations they favour and the warm-up games played before the cup. Section 2 is the main part of the mediacast. We go to go position-by-position, covering all candidates who have played in the past two years, telling who made it to the final squad and preliminary squad if there was one, introducing the final selections, summarizing the position over the recent period and which players have been starting, then predicting the starting line-up. Section 3 will be also used use as a short version of the mediacast, starting with a summary of section 2, then summarizing surprises in the selections, mentioning big names off the squad, and covering the role injuries played. NavigationMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:30Section 1: Information on team – 2:38- Recent games and formations, upcoming gamesSection 2: Candidates – 8:42- Manager – 8:49- Goalkeepers – 12:51- Defenders – 21:16- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 50:30- Attacking Midfielders – 1:04:14 Forwards – 1:27:35Section 3: Conclusion – 1:37:19- Review of Candidates - 1:38:00- Surprises in Squad Selection - 1:47:26- Big Names off the Squad - 1:49:55- Review of Injuries - 1:53:04- Closing Thoughts -1:54:42- Mediacast information – 1:57:24Outro – 1:57:54LinksUse the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is series 32: A complete and thorough preview of Curacao's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup . Section 1 is some preliminary information on the team: the games they have played since the last major tournament, the formations they favour and the warm-up games played before the cup. Section 2 is the main part of the mediacast. We go to go position-by-position, covering all candidates who have played in the past two years, telling who made it to the final squad and preliminary squad if there was one, introducing the final selections, summarizing the position over the recent period and which players have been starting, then predicting the starting line-up. Section 3 will be also used use as a short version of the mediacast, starting with a summary of section 2, then summarizing surprises in the selections, mentioning big names off the squad, and covering the role injuries played. Time StampsMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:30Section 1: Information on team – 2:32- Recent games and formations, upcoming gamesSection 2: Candidates – 9:19- Manager – 9:24- Goalkeepers – 11:44- Defenders – 17:51- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 41:29- Attacking Midfielders – 51:44 Forwards – 1:09:09Section 3: Conclusion – 1:18:30- Review of Candidates - 1:19:18- Surprises in Squad Selection - 1:26:53- Big Names off the Squad - 1:31:11- Review of Injuries - 1:33:14- Closing Thoughts -1:33:58- Mediacast information – 1:35:12Outro – 1:35:54NavigationHere are the links to the full version:https://youtu.be/M874WEVh4NYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/53718541-2d55-45ce-aefb-b03195391ad8/Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is series 32: A complete and thorough preview of Aa's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup .Section 1 is some preliminary information on the team: the games they have played since the last major tournament, the formations they favour and the warm-up games played before the cup. Section 2 is the main part of the mediacast. We go to go position-by-position, covering all candidates who have played in the past two years, telling who made it to the final squad and preliminary squad if there was one, introducing the final selections, summarizing the position over the recent period and which players have been starting, then predicting the starting line-up. Section 3 will be also used use as a short version of the mediacast, starting with a summary of section 2, then summarizing surprises in the selections, mentioning big names off the squad, and covering the role injuries played. NavigationMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:30Section 1: Information on team – 2:35- Recent games and formations, upcoming gamesSection 2: Candidates – 7:45- Manager – 7:53- Goalkeepers – 11:39- Defenders – 18:35- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 43:09- Attacking Midfielders – 59:49Forwards – 1:21:43Section 3: Conclusion – 1:31:04- Review of Candidates - 1:31:44- Surprises in Squad Selection - 1:38:58- Big Names off the Squad - 1:40:18- Review of Injuries - 1:41:56- Closing Thoughts -1:45:19- Mediacast information – 1:46:26Outro – 1:47:00LinksUse the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Japan's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including candidates, selections, predictions of starters, injuries, preliminary squad and formations. Impress your friends and family with your insider information. Time StampsMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted: See long versionSection 3: Conclusion – 0:23- Review of Candidates - 1:22- Surprises in the final selections - 11:22- Big Names off the Squad - 13:41- Review of Injuries - 16:57 - Closing Thoughts - 21:36Outro – 23:50NavigationHere are the links to the full version:https://youtu.be/7rfW7fy9xswhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/893f9e6a-9ba0-473c-804b-09ddf0381177/Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Japan's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, candidates, selections, introductions, predictions of starters, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.In this episode, we look at the squad candidates and final selections. We introduce players who were selected for the squad so you will know who they are when they step onto the field. Impress your friends and family with your insider information.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.This episode is parts 1 and 2 combined of mediacasts we did for other teams.Time StampsMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:30Section 1: Information on team – 3:50- Recent games and formations, upcoming gamesSection 2: Candidates – 9:38- Manager – 9:44- Goalkeepers – 11:17- Defenders – 16:37- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 46:18- Wingers – 1:01:52- Attacking Midfielders – 1:09:44- Forwards – 1:23:15Outro – 1:35:55NavigationUse the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series.https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYEhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Netherland's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including candidates, selections, predictions of starters, injuries, preliminary squad and formations. Impress your friends and family with your insider information.
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Netherland's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, candidates, selections, introductions, predictions of starters, injuries, preliminary squad and formations. In this episode, we look at the squad candidates and final selections. We introduce players who were selected for the squad so you will know who they are when they step onto the field. Impress your friends and family with your insider information. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is parts 1 and 2 combined of mediacasts we did for other teams. Time StampsMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:30Section 1: Information on team – 3:27- Recent games and formations, upcoming gamesSection 2: Candidates – 8:52- Manager – 9:00- Goalkeepers – 10:41- Defenders – 16:29- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 39:12- Attacking Midfielders – 54:47 Forwards – 1:10:37Section 3: See the short version fr section 3Outro – 1:18:28NavigationUse the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series. https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYEhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Haiti's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:58- Surprises in the roster – 8:38- Big Names off the Squad - 10:02- Injuries – 11:08- Mediacast Information – 11:54Outro and Closing thoughts – 13:25NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/HQcdDRFUpw8https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5daecddd-abb0-4e7a-b632-22b07bbba396/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/0NfYfzO0di0https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a5f3f4ab-17e0-4640-bd8c-4f9613313760/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Haiti's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 4:39Section 2: Selection of candidates – 9:15- Manager – 9:24- Goalkeepers – 9:53- Defenders – 13:42- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 23:37- Attacking Midfielders – 31:21- Forwards – 38:18Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:41 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:03- Surprises in the roster – 50:54 - Big Names off the Squad - 52:18- Injuries – 53:23- Mediacast Information – 54:11Outro and closing thoughts – 55:40NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/HQcdDRFUpw8https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5daecddd-abb0-4e7a-b632-22b07bbba396/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Scotland's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. *Unfortunately, something went wrong with the graphics so from 0:26 the same image remains all the way to 9:08, so the video effectively becomes a podcast. We didn't have time to re-record so I can only recommend using the time stamps here.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:27 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:52- Surprises in the roster – 8:46 - Big Names off the Squad - 10:31- Injuries – 11:28- Closing thoughts – 12:56- Mediacast Information – 13:41Outro – 15:46NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/H-FOYoCdzX0https://player.captivate.fm/episode/88f6d914-28e3-4c48-890e-26c358bb15fe/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/cz3PCxErF_chttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/a421d79c-e7cd-4259-9699-eda2cc8d39d2/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Scotland's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games. *Unfortunately, something went wrong with the graphics at 24:30 and the same image remains all the way to 55:02, so the video effectively becomes a podcast. We didn't have time to re-record so I can only recommend using the time stamps here.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 4:42Section 2: Selection of candidates – 9:30- Manager – 9:37- Goalkeepers – 10:01- Defenders – 14:44- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 24:24- Attacking Midfielders – 33:21- Forwards – 41:17Section 3: Concluding matters – 46:19 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 46:45- Surprises in the roster – 54:39 - Big Names off the Squad - 56:23- Injuries – 57:21- Closing thoughts – 58:48- Mediacast Information – 59:53Outro – 1:01:40NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/H-FOYoCdzX0https://player.captivate.fm/episode/88f6d914-28e3-4c48-890e-26c358bb15fe/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Morocco's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:07- Surprises in the roster – 11:37 - Big Names off the Squad - 15:01- Injuries – 16:41- Closing thoughts – 20:47- Mediacast Information – 22:39Outro – 24:28NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/PledVErf1X8https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8cda1bfc-ced2-43fe-8d91-50469d442765/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/2uLMqOlDppohttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/50b35f20-1790-47db-953f-6148d9c636bc/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Morocco's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 4:11Section 2: Selection of candidates – 9:37- Manager – 9:50- Goalkeepers – 10:34- Defenders – 15:40- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 28:21- Attacking Midfielders – 35:41- Forwards – 44:34Section 3: Concluding matters – 48:45 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 49:26- Surprises in the roster – 59:53 - Big Names off the Squad - 1:03:19- Injuries – 1:05:00- Closing thoughts – 1:09:05- Mediacast Information – 1:10:58Outro – 1:12:46NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/PledVErf1X8https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8cda1bfc-ced2-43fe-8d91-50469d442765/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Brazil's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:58- Surprises in the roster – 10:16 - Big Names off the Squad - 12:05- Injuries – 13:04- Closing thoughts – 17:14- Mediacast Information – 18:18Outro – 19:49NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/CNF_ZKrFt3Qhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/dd4ff352-f3f0-48bb-87c4-7780e7cb2ce4/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/oFmYzcn2cd8https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4ea95286-062f-44d4-9c22-921a877e5707/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Brazil's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 4:02Section 2: Selection of candidates – 8:04- Manager – 8:09- Goalkeepers – 8:27- Defenders – 14:20- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 35:41- Attacking Midfielders – 43:00- Forwards – 53:35Section 3: Concluding matters – 59:26 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 59:56- Surprises in the roster – 1:09:15 - Big Names off the Squad - 1:11:00- Injuries – 1:12:03- Closing thoughts – 1:16:13- Mediacast Information – 1:17:16Outro – 1:18:48NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/CNF_ZKrFt3Qhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/dd4ff352-f3f0-48bb-87c4-7780e7cb2ce4/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
2026 FIFA World Cup Group K Preview Short | Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan & Congo DR | Full Team AnalysisWelcome to Series 32 of our comprehensive FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. In this episode, we take an in-depth look at Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo.This is the short version of Group K. This World Cup 2026 Preview covers each team's FIFA rankings, recent performances, head-to-head records, strengths, weaknesses, and qualification chances. We also provide our FIFA World Cup Predictions and expert analysis on which teams are most likely to advance from Group K.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group K Preview | Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan & Congo DR | Full Team AnalysisWelcome to Series 32 of our comprehensive FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. In this episode, we take an in-depth look at Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo.This World Cup 2026 Preview covers each team's football history, FIFA rankings, recent performances, head-to-head records, strengths, weaknesses, and qualification chances. We also provide our FIFA World Cup Predictions and expert analysis on which teams are most likely to advance from Group K.
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Bosnia-Herzegovina's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:27 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:47- Surprises in the roster – 8:24 - Big Names off the Squad - 10:27- Injuries – 10:56Outro – 17:07NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/ju2Kh0MtIlIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/b8b4300e-6169-4d11-a90a-a89edaeaa7cc/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/B3xN9n-jjb4https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5f0ed29b-0bfe-4f22-8528-543537b51ee9/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Bosnia-Herzegovina's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:18Section 2: Selection of candidates – 8:08- Manager – 8:12- Goalkeepers – 8:30- Defenders – 12:10- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 24:36- Attacking Midfielders – 33:45- Forwards – 43:04Section 3: Concluding matters – 48:15 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 48:36- Surprises in the roster – 56:12 - Big Names off the Squad - 58:16- Injuries – 58:45Outro – 1:04:55NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/ju2Kh0MtIlIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/b8b4300e-6169-4d11-a90a-a89edaeaa7cc/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Qatar's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:27 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:53- Surprises in the roster – 12:34 - Big Names off the Squad - 14:11- Injuries – 17:02- Closing thoughts – 18:56Outro – 19:46NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/oUEw5oMO3UAhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/751b8e36-336e-4c94-929a-06889fd2002f/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/DMGezBCKoxIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/f7732912-7a20-4de1-ab34-5e01c819b70a/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Qatar's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 2:47Section 2: Selection of candidates – 6:41- Manager – 6:49- Goalkeepers – 7:13- Defenders – 10:22- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 24:07- Attacking Midfielders – 31:03- Forwards – 39:15Section 3: Concluding matters – 43:55 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 44:22- Surprises in the roster – 56:02 - Big Names off the Squad - 57:41- Injuries – 1:00:31- Closing thoughts – 1:02:25Outro – 1:03:16NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/oUEw5oMO3UAhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/751b8e36-336e-4c94-929a-06889fd2002f/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26- Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:01- Surprises in the roster – 10:11- Big Names off the Squad - 11:29- Injuries – 12:18- Closing thoughts – 15:29- Mediacast Information – 16:28Outro – 18:19NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/eafmS8DupcYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/21871c75-c580-4ae9-a500-4c1ce03bd0eb/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/ONyHXA1L4pUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/00626229-223c-4198-9e7e-4ce080ed1dbd/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Switzerland's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information.In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 4:17Section 2: Selection of candidates – 8:00- Manager – 8:13- Goalkeepers – 8:38- Defenders – 11:06- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 22:11- Attacking Midfielders – 30:26- Forwards – 40:04Section 3: Concluding matters – 43:52- Review of selection and predicted starter – 44:26- Surprises in the roster – 53:36- Big Names off the Squad - 54:54- Injuries – 55:44- Closing thoughts – 58:56- Mediacast Information – 59:54Outro –1:01:44NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/eafmS8DupcYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/21871c75-c580-4ae9-a500-4c1ce03bd0eb/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26- Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:01- Surprises in the roster – 8:54- Big Names off the Squad - 10:26- Injuries – 12:37- Closing thoughts – 19:00- Mediacast Information – 19:46Outro – 19:55NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/9gPUC34IdIEhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/24f8812c-1d4e-493b-9181-c234868de9e2/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/fQUrLTxFJuUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/64519144-b634-4ad0-b10c-d9846592596b/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Canada's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information.In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 2:58Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:02- Manager – 7:15- Goalkeepers – 7:26- Defenders – 10:23- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 23:14- Attacking Midfielders – 30:28- Forwards – 39:40Section 3: Concluding matters – 44:52- Review of selection and predicted starter – 45:29- Surprises in the roster – 53:25- Big Names off the Squad - 54:54- Injuries – 57:04- Closing thoughts – 1:03:12- Mediacast Information – 1:04:12Outro – 1:04:20NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/9gPUC34IdIEhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/24f8812c-1d4e-493b-9181-c234868de9e2/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:00- Surprises in the roster – 10:06 - Big Names off the Squad - 12:20- Injuries – 12:38- Closing thoughts – 15:58- Mediacast Information – 16:21Outro – 19:06NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/M874WEVh4NYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/53718541-2d55-45ce-aefb-b03195391ad8/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/T7mW3aAKdlghttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/bbbfd488-8569-4721-bdb9-e07e2ab5031e/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Czech Rep's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:03Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:17- Manager – 7:27- Goalkeepers – 7:38- Defenders – 11:51- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 22:44- Attacking Midfielders – 30:31- Forwards – 41:05Section 3: Concluding matters – 45:00 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 45:37- Surprises in the roster – 54:44 - Big Names off the Squad - 56:59- Injuries – 57:17- Closing thoughts – 1:00:38- Mediacast Information – 1:01:00Outro – 1:03:44NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/M874WEVh4NYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/53718541-2d55-45ce-aefb-b03195391ad8/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:27 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:52- Surprises in the roster – 11:18 - Big Names off the Squad - 14:48- Injuries – 15:24- Closing thoughts – 17:03Outro – 18:59NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/KxCjp36FgGUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/8e4715aa-0b84-43a2-ac88-2974d84ec7b1/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/mWKJJSaeCZQhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/8f223464-47f2-4e9d-9bbc-f746f61d312c/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of South Africa's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 2:20Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:06- Manager – 7:14- Goalkeepers – 7:46- Defenders – 9:53- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 23:11- Attacking Midfielders – 28:14- Forwards – 39:47Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:58 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:20- Surprises in the roster – 53:50 - Big Names off the Squad - 57:20- Injuries – 57:54- Closing thoughts – 59:35Outro – 1:01:30NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/KxCjp36FgGUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/8e4715aa-0b84-43a2-ac88-2974d84ec7b1/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:05- Surprises in the roster – 10:07 - Big Names off the Squad - 11:01- Injuries – 12:28- Closing thoughts – 15:04- Mediacast Information – 15:05Outro – 17:20NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/-QCoSFYDhoIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/d883b770-7885-41cd-be38-07153839f743/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/cBUR0B7jhBMhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/33fa385a-a13f-4d6d-b9d9-b9ce19cde358/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of South Korea's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:48Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:30- Manager – 7:38- Goalkeepers – 7:58- Defenders – 11:18- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 22:32- Attacking Midfielders – 29:14- Forwards – 41:17Section 3: Concluding matters – 44:58 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 45:37- Surprises in the roster – 54:39 - Big Names off the Squad - 55:31- Injuries – 57:00- Closing thoughts – 59:36- Mediacast Information – 59:37Outro – 1:01:52NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/-QCoSFYDhoIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/d883b770-7885-41cd-be38-07153839f743/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:51- Surprises in the roster – 13:01 - Big Names off the Squad - 15:07- Injuries – 16:36- Closing thoughts – 21:45- Mediacast Information – 22:06Outro – 23:52NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/d6P_0wkWbjYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/7010d361-6ea5-4cb9-84c0-db6610e5a9e6/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/DNGArkBTQLMhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/62e0d728-94e8-46be-b048-288bf6b02e80/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Mexico's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:19Section 2: Selection of candidates – 8:06- Manager – 8:15- Goalkeepers – 8:55- Defenders – 12:22- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 25:18- Attacking Midfielders – 39:10- Forwards – 51:54Section 3: Concluding matters – 55:12 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 55:38- Surprises in the roster – 1:07:48 - Big Names off the Squad - 1:09:54- Injuries – 1:11:24- Closing thoughts – 1:16:34- Mediacast Information – 1:16:54Outro – 1:18:39NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/d6P_0wkWbjYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/7010d361-6ea5-4cb9-84c0-db6610e5a9e6/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is the short version of Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World CupThe series also includes a deep dive into and short versions on the players of each team. It is currently being released. Time StampsMusical Intro - 0:00Spoken Intro - 0:10Part 3 – Comparison and Discussion – 0:28Pots and rankings – 0:41Head-to-head records – 4:37Odds and Team Values – 6:40Discussion of prospects – 8:50Outro - 29:23NavigationHere is a link to the full versionhttps://youtu.be/jTEs-MOKS8whttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/4d5933f4-3f1b-4210-97ab-70a63fb478d3/Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode looks at group I: France, Senegal, Norway and Iraq. This mediacast is divided into 3 parts:Part 1 – An introduction of each country giving the location, population, soccer age and nickname of each. Part 2 – An overview of each team's history and a deep dive into their recent performances.Part 3 - A comparison of the teams in ranking, head-to-head records, and a discussion of their prospects and our predictions.Shortly after the full versions come out, we will publish short version which will also be considered part of series 32. This will just be part 3 of the full version.We are also publishing a deep dive into the players of each team. This is done in two parts. Part 1 is a look at the candidates: their likelihood of selection and the reasons why.We also give a career biography of the main candidates. Part 2 is published when the final rosters are released and covers who made the final squad and our predictions as to starts. Time StampsMusical Intro - 0:00Spoken Intro - 0:30Part 1 – Introducing the teamsDemographics – 3:02Part 2 – History – 6:01- Overview of World and Regional Cups histories- Deep dive into recent performancesFrance - 6:35Senegal - 19:12Norway - 39:36Iraq - 53:03Part 3 – Comparisons and Discussion – 1:08:03Pots and rankings – 1:08:15Head-to-head records, Odds and Team Values – 1:12:11Discussion of prospects – 1:15:37Outro – 1:36:56NavigationUse the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:27- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:57- Surprises in the roster – 8:43- Big Names off the Squad - 10:02- Injuries – 10:20- Closing thoughts – 13:24- Mediacast Information – 14:56Outro – 16:47NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/7UIKXSr7jTIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/90602644-eafa-43bf-b343-3df7858a6a95/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/I--rNQm7SfAhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/cd2927b2-4447-4c2b-b24d-f7c5a4aa95bf/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Panama's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the last two years. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:49Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:34- Manager – 7:56- Goalkeepers – 8:20- Defenders – 12:32- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 24:48- Attacking Midfielders – 32:00- Forwards – 39:38Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:58 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:30- Surprises in the roster – 51:08 - Big Names off the Squad - 53:34- Injuries – 52:51- Closing thoughts – 55:55- Mediacast Information – 57:38Outro – 59:17NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/7UIKXSr7jTIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/90602644-eafa-43bf-b343-3df7858a6a95/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:04- Surprises in the roster – 9:52 - Big Names off the Squad - 11:12- Injuries – 12:50- Closing thoughts – 17:04- Mediacast Information – 18:06Outro – 20:19NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/ektykp5Gf1khttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/742682ec-af4b-45fc-a86f-355a9377dbc4/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/rMC_cmhTRe4https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6cba2a4a-8518-47ee-9c6e-3e5e113dec8c/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Croatia's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the last two years. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 4:04Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:03- Manager – 7:22- Goalkeepers – 7:44- Defenders – 11:03- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 21:56- Attacking Midfielders – 26:59- Forwards – 39:30Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:49 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:28- Surprises in the roster – 52:15 - Big Names off the Squad - 53:35- Injuries – 55:13- Closing thoughts – 59:29- Mediacast Information –1:00:30Outro – 1:02:44NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/ektykp5Gf1khttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/742682ec-af4b-45fc-a86f-355a9377dbc4/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:49- Surprises in the roster – 07:49 - Big Names off the Squad - 09:36- Injuries – 11:59- Closing thoughts – 16:23- Mediacast Information – 17:49Outro – 19:16NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/-ah4HgS7_HYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/4c968523-5d67-4af5-99de-1b55be98da41/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/YyAjyw6tY1Ihttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/66e86f00-e2a4-498f-9b6c-f7836058dcc1/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of England's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the last two years. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:30Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:39- Manager – 7:41- Goalkeepers – 9:28- Defenders – 11:31- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 25:27- Attacking Midfielders – 29:56- Forwards – 37:46Section 3: Concluding matters – 40:10 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 40:29- Surprises in the roster – 47:28 - Big Names off the Squad - 49:19- Injuries – 51:42- Closing thoughts – 56:06Outro – 57:32NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/-ah4HgS7_HYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/4c968523-5d67-4af5-99de-1b55be98da41/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is the short version of Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World CupThe series also includes a deep dive into and short versions on the players of each team. It is currently being released. Time StampsMusical Intro - 0:00Spoken Intro - 0:10Part 3 – Comparison and Discussion – 0:27Pots and rankings – 0:38Head-to-head records – 6:08Odds and Team Values – 7:06Discussion of prospects – 9:00Outro - 30:46NavigationHere is a link to the full versionhttps://youtu.be/8S97ofSIU1Yhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/18947f17-5f00-4a7a-9975-0ef83dd39125/Use the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of each group and each team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode looks at group G: Belgium, Iran, Egypt and New Zealand. This mediacast is divided into 3 parts:Part 1 – An introduction of each country giving the location, population, soccer age and nickname of each. Part 2 – An overview of each team's history and a deep dive into their recent performances.Part 3 - A comparison of the teams in ranking, head-to-head records, and a discussion of their prospects and our predictions.Shortly after the full versions come out, we will publish short version which will also be considered part of series 32. This will just be part 3 of the full version.We are also publishing a deep dive into the players of each team. This is done in two parts. Part 1 is a look at the candidates: their likelihood of selection and the reasons why.We also give a career biography of the main candidates. Part 2 is published when the final rosters are released and covers who made the final squad and our predictions as to starts. Time StampsMusical Intro - 0:00Spoken Intro - 0:30Part 1 – Introducing the teams – 2:51Demographics – 2:55Part 2 – History – 5:20- Overview of World and Regional Cups histories- Deep dive into recent performancesBelgium - 5:58Iran - 16:43Egypt - 27:45New Zealand - 38:57Part 3 – Comparisons and Discussion – 51:16Pots and rankings – 51:22Head-to-head records, Odds and Team Values –56:51Discussion of prospects – 59:41Outro – 1:21:30NavigationUse the link below for the mediacast that introduces Soccerphiles:https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:30 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:54- Surprises in the roster – 11:07 - Big Names off the Squad - 12:12- Injuries – 12:47- Closing thoughts – 15:09Outro – 15:57NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/sKLO4OOC7mMhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/fe6fd600-3518-4fba-8ddf-80a00e6461c0/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/ouLt40RayiMhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/94e417ca-a171-4da3-b649-6c4a156f6c50/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is series 32: A preview of Cape Verde's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the last two years. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:42Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:19- Manager – 7:28- Goalkeepers – 7:46- Defenders – 10:34- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 20:36- Attacking Midfielders – 27:11- Forwards – 35:51Section 3: Concluding matters – 38:19 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 38:34- Surprises in the roster – 48:57 - Big Names off the Squad - 50:02- Injuries – 50:36- Closing thoughts – 52:58Outro – 53:47NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/sKLO4OOC7mMhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/fe6fd600-3518-4fba-8ddf-80a00e6461c0/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
DescriptionThis is series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:27 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:49- Surprises in the roster – 10:52 - Big Names off the Squad - 13:53- Injuries – 14:41- Closing thoughts – 19:05Outro – 15:59NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/Kl3r2dK-dK4https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d1da1a27-b11c-427c-8226-7ff1f213a265/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/2XX13j3QHDkhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/12352800-4db8-429f-a8a1-1f08625d62e8/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/
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