The Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast

Tim Vickery on Ecuador's win over Germany that sees them progress to the next round of the World Cup. Including the incredible story for how the scorer of the winning goal made it into the squad. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Hugh MacDonald the Doyen of Scottish Football joins Dotun Adebayo to chew through last night's result in Miami and discuss what the future for the Scotland national team might be. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

How Carlo Ancelotti finally unlocked the true potential of this Brazil squad. In this exclusive fireside chat, legendary South American football expert Tim Vickery breaks down Brazil's spectacular World Cup performance against Scotland and explains the exact tactical shifts that have transformed the Seleção into genuine tournament favorites.After facing a severe lack of balance in previous matches, Carlo Ancelotti has successfully implemented a fluid system that maximizes individual brilliance without compromising defensive stability. From shifting away from a risky central midfield partnership to utilizing Matheus Cunha's immense defensive versatility, Ancelotti is rewriting Brazil's tactical identity. We dive deep into Vinícius Júnior's lethal goalscoring form, the vulnerabilities hidden within the fullback positions, and the realistic role Neymar will play from the bench as the knockout phase looms with threats like Holland and Japan waiting.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo is joined by Jen Offord and Miguel Pereira to discuss England's draw with Ghana, Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan and if watching the national football team is the only collective cultural moment left in English life. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Tim Vickery is joined by Henry Winter moments after England's 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston. They have all the reaction to England's performance and what it might mean for England going forward in the tournament. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo is joined by Philippe Auclair and Amos Murphy to discuss the last 24 hours at the World Cup including Messi, Mbappe and Haaland all scoring goals. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Tim Vickery on his thoughts after Messi broke all the records to lead Argentina to a second win the the tournament against AustriaJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel so you never miss a thing: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo chats to Atolani Oyewumi about how the World Cup is going down in Nigeria? They discuss how the continent feels about African succes... how long before an African team wins the tournament, diaspora players and who Nigerians will be supporting when Ghana take on England on Tuesday. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Tim Vickery on Uruguay's draw with Cape Verde and what it means for Bielsa. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Men In Blazers' Tommy Stewart to chew through the last 24 hours of the World Cup. They discuss Curaçao's first ever World Cup point, Germany's win, the Dutch and the USMNT and who should play Pochettino in the Hollywood film.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Tim Vickery is joined by Hugh MacDonald to discuss Scotland's game with Morocco, how Scotland should approach the game against Brazil and also Paraguay's incredible performance against Turkey and why the USA is the most impressive team of the tournament so far. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel so you never miss a thing: https://youtu.be/llj-RWhCxaI

Tim Vickery with his reaction to Brazil's 3-0 win over Haiti. What this means for Brazil going through the tournament and what Carlo Ancelotti has learnt from the game. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel so you never miss a thing: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Hours after South Africa get a point in Atlanta Tim Vickery chats to the Oracle of African Football Mark Football about how Bafana Bafana, Ghana, DR Congo, Capo Verde, Ivory Coast and Senegal have been got on in the first week of the tournament.Joint the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo is joined by Jen Offord and Amos Murphy to discuss England's win over Croatia, Portugal's problems, Ghana snatching a last minute winner and Uzbekistan's World Cup Debut.They also look ahead to the fixtures coming up in the next 36 hours. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Henry Winter joins Tim Vickery moments after Thomas Tuchel's post match press conference to review England's 4-2 win over Croatia. They discuss the performance, what happened at half time, England's defence and if it's time to get that song on.... Watch this episode on the Football Smash Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/C_kTAV9xDFUJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo is joined by Philippe Auclair and Mo Stewart to talk about the last 24 hours in the World Cup. They discuss France's win against Senegal, Norway's win and Messi's hat-trick for Argentina. They also look ahead to Portugal V DR Congo and England's game against Croatia. Watch this on the Football Smash Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@footballsmashytJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Tim on his thoughts after Messi's hat-trick in Argentina's opening game against Algeria. What the sensational performance tells us about the defending champions and what it tells us about Lionel Messi. Watch the video here:https://youtu.be/fjlZ6JMrLsMJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo is joined by Jen Offord and Miguel Pereira to review all the action from the last 24 hours including Cape Verde's draw with Spain and Uruguay's draw with Saudi Arabia. They discuss why some sides appear to be having a slow start to the tournament and also look ahead to France V Senegal and England v Croatia. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Marcelo Bielsa tried a bold "tactical reboot" against Saudi Arabia, and it nearly ended in disaster. Was Uruguay's late 1-1 draw a sign of genius or a warning of deeper issues within the camp? Tim looks at Uruguay's grueling World Cup opener. From the experimental "back three" and the use of two central strikers to the critical halftime changes that saved a point, we break down why Bielsa moved away from his signature 4-3-3 and why he was forced to return to it. We also touch on Spain's surprising result against Cape Verde and what this means for the most fascinating group in the tournamentJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by the Guardian's Dan Harris to discuss the last 24 hours at the World Cup. They chat about the size of the tournament, Ivory Coasts win against Ecuador, the fall out in Brazil from the draw with Morocco and what Iran's participation in this World Cup means for Football and the World. Watch this episode on Football Smash: https://youtu.be/aHg_JvJdIDgJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel :https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo is joined the doyen of Scottish Football Hugh MacDonald and Men in Blazer's Tommy Stewart to go through all the action from the last 24 hours including Scotland getting a first cup win since 1990 and Brazil's draw with Morocco. They discuss the importance of immigration to this World Cup and if Turkey can come back from an opening game loss to Australia. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TWatch this episode on the Football Smash Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballSmashYT

Tim Vickery on his thoughts on Brazil's performace in their 1-1 draw in the New York against Morocco. Brazil got a point after Vini Jr's equaliser but how will Brazil not picking up three points in the opening game of the tournament go down in Brazil. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TWatch this video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ur9pmU6F630

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Mo Stewart to discuss all the action from the last 24 hours including a win for the USA with Hollywood watching and to look ahead to Scotland v Haiti and  arguably the tie of the round Brazil V Morocco. Watch this episode on the Brazilian Shirt Name Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/faUAZWoWFM4Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TBuy Tim's Book, Mundiales: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales

Dotun Adebayo is joined by Joseph O'Sullivan and Amos Murphy to chew threw the first day of the World Cup. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo is joined by Atolani Oyewumi & Joe Gould to get all the build up ahead of the first game in a few hours. They also discuss how the host nations might do and Atolani has a rant about the England Squad. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TWatch this episode on Football Smash: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballSmashYT

Mark Gleeson makes a long-awaited return to the Brazilian Shirt Name to preview the Sub-Saharan sides featuring in the World Cup.Dotun Adebayo and Mark Gleeson, the "Oracle of African Football", explore the tactical setups, key players like Sadio Mané and Nicholas Jackson, and the unique challenges facing sub-Saharan teams. From South Africa's technical "shibobo" style to Senegal's star-studded squad, find out who has the momentum to reach the semi-finals or beyond.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TWatch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/GMFhv_AFMG8

Dotun Adebayo goes on-site with football travel writer Joseph O'Sullivan in Mexico City and author Lars Sivertsen in Dallas. We break down the local "World Cup fever" mixed with political tension, the altitude challenges of the Estadio Azteca, and why Sweden and Norway's "Golden Generations" might struggle in the North American heat. Plus, we look at why Germany remains a wild card under Julian Nagelsmann and the defensive masterclass Ecuador is preparing.

Tim Vickery has an update on Lionel Messi and Neymar ahead of the start of the World Cup. We'll have a steady stream of content for you through the World Cup which you can also watch on the Football Smash Youtube Channel. Please do like, subscribe and share as it helps us grow. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TThe Football Smash Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballSmashYTBuy Tim's Book: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales

Maher Mezahi joins Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery to preview all the North Africans heading to the World Cup. They discuss if Morocco can win it, why Tunisia is so bland and if Mo Salah can finally get Egypt a win in the tournament. Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/aJBPOPEaR_4Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Who are the next South American superstars set to explode on the world stage? Tim Vickery breaks down 5 under-the-radar players you MUST watch before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.In this exclusive "Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast" special, legendary South American football expert Tim Vickery explores the changing landscape of the continent's top national teams. From the ageing squads of Uruguay and Colombia to the youth revolution in Ecuador, we look at the tactical hurdles and individual talents such as Mauricio (Paraguay), Jhon Arias (Colombia), and the much-discussed Endrick (Brazil). Whether you're a scout, an FM enthusiast, or a die-hard fan, this is your definitive guide to the players who will define the next cycle.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TBuy Tim's Book:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales

Argentina is without Lionel Messi but is in the groove, while Brazil remains a tactical enigma. We're breaking down the contrasting friendly performances against Mohamed Salah and his Egypt side, and Honduras, to see who is truly World Cup-ready.Tim Vickery goes into the strategic divide between South America's two giants. While Lionel Scaloni has established a well-defined identity over eight years, Carlo Ancelotti is still searching for the right blend, experimenting with high-press and fluid formations. Tim analyses the standout performers like Lo Celso and Bruno Guimarães, the injury concerns facing both squads, and the pressure on Brazil's new generation of stars.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TBuy Tim's Book. Mundiales:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales

"You gonna watch Curacao vs. Saudi Arabia?" The 2026 World Cup is officially expanded, and the "minnows" are coming for the giants. Are we about to witness the greatest underdog stories in football history, or is the gap between the elite and the rest wider than ever?In this episode of the Brazilian Shirt Name podcast, Tim Vickery and Dotun Adebayo are joined by Paul Watson and Lee Wingate from the Sweeper Podcast to dive deep into the weird, wacky, and wonderful world of international football. From the Vatican City's "unholy" league to Haiti's emotional qualification journey and Curacao's ageing Dutch legends and Egypt's Mohamed Salah, they analyse the teams you need to watch in 2026. We break down the tactics, the diaspora recruitment strategies, and why Uruguay might be in serious trouble under Marcelo Bielsa.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TBuy Paul Watson's Book: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/paul-watson/around-the-world-in-80-clubs/9781399637886/

Brazil just smashed Panama 6-2, but the scoreline doesn't tell the full story. If you watched the game, you saw why Carlo Ancelotti has major doubts about his World Cup tactics.In this review, Tim Vickery goes beyond the goals to analyse why Brazil's starting lineup looked disjointed and how a second-half formation tweak changed everything. He dives into the Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães partnership, standouts like Danilo Santos and Lucas Paquetá, and the structural flaws Ancelotti must fix before the World Cup kicks off.Watch this Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2Cvp2lS9TDAPurchase Tim's New Book here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Tim Vickery gives us his thoughts on the Argentina squad heading to the World Cup to defend the title. Who will line up alongside Messi and what areas of the pitch are stronger and weaker than last time round. Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH1Ltie4sjcJoin to the Whatsapp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Tim Vickery is joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG this weekend. They chat about the professional football culture of London and Paris ahead of the clash in Budapest, discuss if Paris is a one club city and Tim gives us an update on Neymar. Order Tim's Book Mundiales here:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun and Tim chat to Mark Biram the co-author of Mundiales (with Tim) about Colombia and Turkey ahead of the World Cup. Order Mundiales here:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

While Dotun is away Tim is joined by Henry Winter. Henry is fresh from to Thomas Tuchel's press conference where he unveiled his squad for the World Cup. They discuss the players who miss out, England's likely starting XI and how far England could go. Watch this episode on the Football Smash Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/vsF5DvqQk_8Buy Tim's Book, Mundiales: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Tim Vickery with his reaction to Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil Squad. Neymar in, Joao Pedro out and what does this mean for the culture and mentality of the squad.Watch this episode:https://youtu.be/qpE_36V1CykBuy Tim's Book, Mundiales:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TThe Brazilian Shirt Name Carlo Ancelotti Episode (referenced by Tim in the episode, Audio):https://pod.fo/e/2d649bThe Brazilian Shirt Name Carlo Ancelotti Episode (referenced by Tim in the episode, Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvfHsRyuhiI&t=864s

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Hugh MacDonald to discuss the pending final day drama at the top of the Scottish Premier League with Hearts travelling to Celtic Park knowing a draw will be good enough to win the title and be the first non-old firm winners in 40 years. Tim also updates on what has been going on with River Plate in the Argentine domestic league. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TPurchase Tim's book Mundiales: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales

Miguel Pereira joins Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery to discuss his new book 'The Greatest, Real Madrid's Never Ending Story' about the history of the Spanish Club. They discuss the formation of the club, how the club's history with Franco is often misinterpreted and what has made the club such a consistent winning machine. Purchase the Book here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/greatestPurchase Tim's new book, Mundiales here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Marco Helliwell from The Halftimers to discuss his World Cup Song with former West Ham and England Striker Carlton Cole and they discuss who might be on the England squad to the World Cup with an update from Brazil on how Neymar's attempt to make the World Cup is going.Listen to 'Englishman (All My Life)' here: https://soundcloud.com/the-half-timers?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingPurchase 'Mundiales', Tim's book here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin The Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

The Doyen of French football Philippe Auclair joins Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery to discuss his new book 'The Mbappé Project'.They discuss Kylian's career, France at the upcoming World Cup and the difference in French and British Colonialism. Purchase The Mbappé Project here:https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/titles/philippe-auclair/the-mbapp%C3%A9-project/9781529446777/Purchase 'Mundiales', Tim's book here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin The Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T