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    <title>Summer '26: A Global Soccer Showdown</title>
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    <description>North America is hosting the greatest show on earth — and Summer '26: A Global Soccer Showdown is your front row seat. Hosted by Gary Striker, the man who bleeds football, and The Qooligan, the coolest head in the game, this is the podcast for anyone who loves the beautiful game — whether you've followed football your whole life or you're tuning in for the magic of the 2026 World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Every episode, we break down the biggest matches, dissect the moments that matter, and make the bold predictions nobody else dares to. From stunning group-stage upsets to tournament favorites lifting the trophy, we cover it all with the depth you crave and the energy you deserve.

No fluff. No filler. Just pure football.

New episodes drop throughout the tournament. Subscribe now and never miss a moment.

Brought to you by The Hooligan Sports Network.



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    <itunes:summary>North America is hosting the greatest show on earth — and Summer '26: A Global Soccer Showdown is your front row seat. Hosted by Gary Striker, the man who bleeds football, and The Qooligan, the coolest head in the game, this is the podcast for anyone who loves the beautiful game — whether you've followed football your whole life or you're tuning in for the magic of the 2026 World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Every episode, we break down the biggest matches, dissect the moments that matter, and make the bold predictions nobody else dares to. From stunning group-stage upsets to tournament favorites lifting the trophy, we cover it all with the depth you crave and the energy you deserve.

No fluff. No filler. Just pure football.

New episodes drop throughout the tournament. Subscribe now and never miss a moment.

Brought to you by The Hooligan Sports Network.



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      <![CDATA[<p>North America is hosting the greatest show on earth — and <em>Summer '26: A Global Soccer Showdown</em> is your front row seat. Hosted by Gary Striker, the man who bleeds football, and The Qooligan, the coolest head in the game, this is the podcast for anyone who loves the beautiful game — whether you've followed football your whole life or you're tuning in for the magic of the 2026 World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.</p>
<p>Every episode, we break down the biggest matches, dissect the moments that matter, and make the bold predictions nobody else dares to. From stunning group-stage upsets to tournament favorites lifting the trophy, we cover it all with the depth you crave and the energy you deserve.</p>
<p>No fluff. No filler. Just pure football.</p>
<p>New episodes drop throughout the tournament. Subscribe now and never miss a moment.</p>
<p><em>Brought to you by The Hooligan Sports Network.</em></p>
<p><br></p>
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      <title>France &amp; England at World Cup 2026: Groups, Squads &amp; Real Chances</title>
      <description>Two of the big eight. Two very different summers ahead. Gary Stryker and The Qooligan are joined by Nick Britten — co-host of Road to World Cup 26 and Hooligan Soccer Contributor — to break down France and England's groups, squads, and the pathways that could make or break their tournaments.

France look frightening: Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise, Barcola, and Deschamps chasing one last trophy before he walks away. Are they unstoppable, or will they undo themselves like France always threaten to? Then there's England — a kind-looking group with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama, Tuchel's eyebrow-raising squad calls (Spence, Henderson, Toney in; Foden, Palmer, Maguire out), and the round-of-32 nightmare nobody wants: a packed, sweltering Azteca against Mexico.

In this episode:


  Why France are the team to beat — and the one thing that could unravel them

  Norway, Haaland, and the Senegal "derby" that makes Group I a minefield

  Tuchel's squad logic, decoded: the four-D-chess picks and the big names left at home

  Heat, altitude, and the Azteca: England's real obstacle isn't the draw

  Plus: World Cup ticket prices finally falling — and where the bargains are hiding


The biggest summer in soccer is one week away. Follow Summer of '26 for the full group-by-group ride, and find all the writing at hooligan-soccer.com.




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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:21:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Gary Striker and The Qooligan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Two of the big eight. Two very different summers ahead. Gary Stryker and The Qooligan are joined by Nick Britten — co-host of Road to World Cup 26 and Hooligan Soccer Contributor — to break down France and England's groups, squads, and the pathways that could make or break their tournaments.

France look frightening: Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise, Barcola, and Deschamps chasing one last trophy before he walks away. Are they unstoppable, or will they undo themselves like France always threaten to? Then there's England — a kind-looking group with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama, Tuchel's eyebrow-raising squad calls (Spence, Henderson, Toney in; Foden, Palmer, Maguire out), and the round-of-32 nightmare nobody wants: a packed, sweltering Azteca against Mexico.

In this episode:


  Why France are the team to beat — and the one thing that could unravel them

  Norway, Haaland, and the Senegal "derby" that makes Group I a minefield

  Tuchel's squad logic, decoded: the four-D-chess picks and the big names left at home

  Heat, altitude, and the Azteca: England's real obstacle isn't the draw

  Plus: World Cup ticket prices finally falling — and where the bargains are hiding


The biggest summer in soccer is one week away. Follow Summer of '26 for the full group-by-group ride, and find all the writing at hooligan-soccer.com.




Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Two of the big eight. Two very different summers ahead. Gary Stryker and The Qooligan are joined by Nick Britten — co-host of Road to World Cup 26 and <a href="https://www.hooligan-soccer.com">Hooligan Soccer </a>Contributor — to break down France and England's groups, squads, and the pathways that could make or break their tournaments.</p>
<p>France look frightening: Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise, Barcola, and Deschamps chasing one last trophy before he walks away. Are they unstoppable, or will they undo themselves like France always threaten to? Then there's England — a kind-looking group with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama, Tuchel's eyebrow-raising squad calls (Spence, Henderson, Toney in; Foden, Palmer, Maguire out), and the round-of-32 nightmare nobody wants: a packed, sweltering Azteca against Mexico.</p>
<p>In this episode:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Why France are the team to beat — and the one thing that could unravel them</li>
  <li>Norway, Haaland, and the Senegal "derby" that makes Group I a minefield</li>
  <li>Tuchel's squad logic, decoded: the four-D-chess picks and the big names left at home</li>
  <li>Heat, altitude, and the Azteca: England's real obstacle isn't the draw</li>
  <li>Plus: World Cup ticket prices finally falling — and where the bargains are hiding</li>
</ul>
<p>The biggest summer in soccer is one week away. Follow Summer of '26 for the full group-by-group ride, and find all the writing at <a href="https://hooligan-soccer.com">hooligan-soccer.com.</a></p>
<p><br></p>
<p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Europe's Big Three: Germany, the Netherlands &amp; Belgium</title>
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Join Gary Striker and The Qooligan as they analyze the upcoming FIFA World Cup, focusing on Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. They discuss team histories, key players, group dynamics, and strategic insights to enhance your understanding of tournament football.




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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Gary Striker and The Qooligan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>summary



Join Gary Striker and The Qooligan as they analyze the upcoming FIFA World Cup, focusing on Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. They discuss team histories, key players, group dynamics, and strategic insights to enhance your understanding of tournament football.




Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p> summary</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Join Gary Striker and The Qooligan as they analyze the upcoming FIFA World Cup, focusing on Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. They discuss team histories, key players, group dynamics, and strategic insights to enhance your understanding of tournament football.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>USA, Mexico &amp; Canada: Which Host Crashes Out First?</title>
      <description>In this episode, Gary Striker and The Qooligan analyze the latest developments in the upcoming World Cup 26, including roster announcements, production quality of team reveals, and insights into the host nations' teams. They discuss key players, surprises, injuries, and strategic considerations for the tournament.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Gary Striker and The Qooligan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Gary Striker and The Qooligan analyze the latest developments in the upcoming World Cup 26, including roster announcements, production quality of team reveals, and insights into the host nations' teams. They discuss key players, surprises, injuries, and strategic considerations for the tournament.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Gary Striker and The Qooligan analyze the latest developments in the upcoming World Cup 26, including roster announcements, production quality of team reveals, and insights into the host nations' teams. They discuss key players, surprises, injuries, and strategic considerations for the tournament.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>World Cup 2026 Group L: England's Group of Death</title>
      <description>England open against Croatia — the side that's knocked them out before — then Ghana and Panama. On paper, England should top Group L. On paper. We've seen this movie.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group L we break down all four sides — England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:59:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Gary Striker and The Qooligan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>England open against Croatia — the side that's knocked them out before — then Ghana and Panama. On paper, England should top Group L. On paper. We've seen this movie.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group L we break down all four sides — England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>England open against Croatia — the side that's knocked them out before — then Ghana and Panama. On paper, England should top Group L. On paper. We've seen this movie.</p>
<p>This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group L we break down all four sides — England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1973</itunes:duration>
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      <title>World Cup 2026 Group K: Ronaldo's Last World Cup</title>
      <description>It's almost certainly the last one for Cristiano Ronaldo — and Portugal's path runs through a quietly excellent Colombia, debutants Uzbekistan, and a DR Congo side that earned it the hard way. Group K has bite.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group K we break down all four sides — Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan and DR Congo — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:56:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Gary Striker and The Qooligan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>It's almost certainly the last one for Cristiano Ronaldo — and Portugal's path runs through a quietly excellent Colombia, debutants Uzbekistan, and a DR Congo side that earned it the hard way. Group K has bite.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group K we break down all four sides — Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan and DR Congo — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


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        <![CDATA[<p>It's almost certainly the last one for Cristiano Ronaldo — and Portugal's path runs through a quietly excellent Colombia, debutants Uzbekistan, and a DR Congo side that earned it the hard way. Group K has bite.</p>
<p>This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group K we break down all four sides — Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan and DR Congo — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.</p>
<p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1486</itunes:duration>
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      <title>World Cup 2026 Group J: Argentina's Title Defence Begins</title>
      <description>The holders are back. Argentina start the defence in Group J against a sharp Austria, a physical Algeria and debutants Jordan. The favourites should cruise — should being the operative word.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group J we break down all four sides — Argentina, Austria, Algeria and Jordan — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:55:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Gary Striker and The Qooligan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The holders are back. Argentina start the defence in Group J against a sharp Austria, a physical Algeria and debutants Jordan. The favourites should cruise — should being the operative word.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group J we break down all four sides — Argentina, Austria, Algeria and Jordan — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The holders are back. Argentina start the defence in Group J against a sharp Austria, a physical Algeria and debutants Jordan. The favourites should cruise — should being the operative word.</p>
<p>This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group J we break down all four sides — Argentina, Austria, Algeria and Jordan — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.</p>
<p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>World Cup 2026 Group I: France &amp; Haaland Collide</title>
      <description>Erling Haaland finally gets a World Cup — and he's walked straight into France. Add a Senegal side full of Premier League muscle and a gritty Iraq, and Group I is can't-miss.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group I we break down all four sides — France, Norway, Senegal and Iraq — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:53:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Gary Striker and The Qooligan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Erling Haaland finally gets a World Cup — and he's walked straight into France. Add a Senegal side full of Premier League muscle and a gritty Iraq, and Group I is can't-miss.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group I we break down all four sides — France, Norway, Senegal and Iraq — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Erling Haaland finally gets a World Cup — and he's walked straight into France. Add a Senegal side full of Premier League muscle and a gritty Iraq, and Group I is can't-miss.</p>
<p>This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group I we break down all four sides — France, Norway, Senegal and Iraq — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.</p>
<p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>World Cup 2026 Group E: Germany &amp; the Curaçao Fairytale</title>
      <description>Germany should stroll it. But the story of Group E is Curaçao — one of the smallest nations ever to reach a World Cup — sharing a pitch with a dangerous Ivory Coast and a sneaky-good Ecuador.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group E we break down all four sides — Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Curaçao — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:33:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Gary Striker and The Qooligan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Germany should stroll it. But the story of Group E is Curaçao — one of the smallest nations ever to reach a World Cup — sharing a pitch with a dangerous Ivory Coast and a sneaky-good Ecuador.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group E we break down all four sides — Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Curaçao — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Germany should stroll it. But the story of Group E is Curaçao — one of the smallest nations ever to reach a World Cup — sharing a pitch with a dangerous Ivory Coast and a sneaky-good Ecuador.</p>
<p>This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group E we break down all four sides — Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Curaçao — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.</p>
<p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>World Cup 2026 Group F: Japan Will Scare the Dutch </title>
      <description>Japan beat both Germany and Spain at the last World Cup. The Netherlands are favourites in Group F — but Japan, a chaotic Sweden and a stubborn Tunisia make this anything but a free pass.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group F we break down all four sides — Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:33:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Gary Striker and The Qooligan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Japan beat both Germany and Spain at the last World Cup. The Netherlands are favourites in Group F — but Japan, a chaotic Sweden and a stubborn Tunisia make this anything but a free pass.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group F we break down all four sides — Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Japan beat both Germany and Spain at the last World Cup. The Netherlands are favourites in Group F — but Japan, a chaotic Sweden and a stubborn Tunisia make this anything but a free pass.</p>
<p>This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group F we break down all four sides — Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.</p>
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      <title>World Cup 2026 Group H: Nobody Wants to Play Spain </title>
      <description>European champions, frightening in midfield, and drawn into a Group H where Uruguay are genuinely dangerous, Saudi Arabia have a habit of upsets, and Cape Verde are living a fairytale. Spain are the team to avoid.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group H we break down all four sides — Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:33:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>European champions, frightening in midfield, and drawn into a Group H where Uruguay are genuinely dangerous, Saudi Arabia have a habit of upsets, and Cape Verde are living a fairytale. Spain are the team to avoid.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group H we break down all four sides — Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


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        <![CDATA[<p>European champions, frightening in midfield, and drawn into a Group H where Uruguay are genuinely dangerous, Saudi Arabia have a habit of upsets, and Cape Verde are living a fairytale. Spain are the team to avoid.</p>
<p>This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group H we break down all four sides — Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.</p>
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      <title>World Cup 2026 Group G: Belgium's Last Dance</title>
      <description>The golden generation is greying. Belgium open against Egypt, fancied Iran are lurking, and New Zealand are making up the numbers — but is there one more deep run left in this Belgium side? Group G has a sleeper in it.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group G we break down all four sides — Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:33:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The golden generation is greying. Belgium open against Egypt, fancied Iran are lurking, and New Zealand are making up the numbers — but is there one more deep run left in this Belgium side? Group G has a sleeper in it.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group G we break down all four sides — Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.
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        <![CDATA[<p>The golden generation is greying. Belgium open against Egypt, fancied Iran are lurking, and New Zealand are making up the numbers — but is there one more deep run left in this Belgium side? Group G has a sleeper in it.</p>
<p>This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group G we break down all four sides — Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>World Cup 2026 Group D: USA Have No Excuses</title>
      <description>Hosts, home crowds, and a group that's there for the taking. Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye are no joke — but if the USA don't get out of Group D, there are real questions to answer.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group D we break down all four sides — USA, Türkiye, Australia and Paraguay — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:32:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Hosts, home crowds, and a group that's there for the taking. Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye are no joke — but if the USA don't get out of Group D, there are real questions to answer.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group D we break down all four sides — USA, Türkiye, Australia and Paraguay — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Hosts, home crowds, and a group that's there for the taking. Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye are no joke — but if the USA don't get out of Group D, there are real questions to answer.</p>
<p>This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group D we break down all four sides — USA, Türkiye, Australia and Paraguay — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.</p>
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      <title>World Cup 2026 Group A: Mexico Can't Mess This Up</title>
      <description>Home soil, a friendly draw, and an entire country watching. Mexico have no hiding place in Group A — and South Korea will have plenty to say about it.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group A we break down all four sides — Mexico, South Korea, South Africa and Czechia — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:32:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <itunes:summary>Home soil, a friendly draw, and an entire country watching. Mexico have no hiding place in Group A — and South Korea will have plenty to say about it.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group A we break down all four sides — Mexico, South Korea, South Africa and Czechia — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Home soil, a friendly draw, and an entire country watching. Mexico have no hiding place in Group A — and South Korea will have plenty to say about it.</p>
<p>This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group A we break down all four sides — Mexico, South Korea, South Africa and Czechia — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.</p>
<p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>World Cup 2026 Group C: Scotland's Group of Death</title>
      <description>Scotland waited 28 years to get back — and the draw handed them Brazil and a Morocco side that reached a World Cup semi-final last time out. Brutal. Group C is carnage.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group C we break down all four sides — Brazil, Scotland, Morocco and Haiti — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:32:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Gary Striker and The Qooligan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Scotland waited 28 years to get back — and the draw handed them Brazil and a Morocco side that reached a World Cup semi-final last time out. Brutal. Group C is carnage.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group C we break down all four sides — Brazil, Scotland, Morocco and Haiti — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Scotland waited 28 years to get back — and the draw handed them Brazil and a Morocco side that reached a World Cup semi-final last time out. Brutal. Group C is carnage.</p>
<p>This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group C we break down all four sides — Brazil, Scotland, Morocco and Haiti — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>World Cup 2026 Group B: Don't Sleep on Switzerland</title>
      <description>Everyone's looking at the hosts. They shouldn't be. Switzerland are the quiet operators in Group B, with Canada riding the home crowd and a stubborn Bosnia side scrapping behind them.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group B we break down all four sides — Canada, Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:32:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Gary Striker and The Qooligan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Everyone's looking at the hosts. They shouldn't be. Switzerland are the quiet operators in Group B, with Canada riding the home crowd and a stubborn Bosnia side scrapping behind them.

This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group B we break down all four sides — Canada, Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Everyone's looking at the hosts. They shouldn't be. Switzerland are the quiet operators in Group B, with Canada riding the home crowd and a stubborn Bosnia side scrapping behind them.</p>
<p>This is Summer of '26 — our group-by-group ride through World Cup 2026. In Group B we break down all four sides — Canada, Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina — call who's going through, who's booking early flights home, and the one result that blows the group open.</p>
<p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The World Cup is coming — and Hooligan Soccer is ready!</title>
      <description>Every match. Every moment. Every controversy. This summer, the world stops for football, and we'll be breaking it all down for you — from the group stage chaos to the final whistle.Joining the mayhem: Gary Striker, the man who bleeds football, and The Qooligan, who keeps it cooler than the other side of the pillow — together, they're your ultimate World Cup companions.Hooligan Soccer: A Global Showdown is your home for bold takes, expert analysis, and the passion that makes the beautiful game unlike anything else on earth.Subscribe now. The countdown has begun.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:36:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Gary Striker and The Qooligan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Every match. Every moment. Every controversy. This summer, the world stops for football, and we'll be breaking it all down for you — from the group stage chaos to the final whistle.Joining the mayhem: Gary Striker, the man who bleeds football, and The Qooligan, who keeps it cooler than the other side of the pillow — together, they're your ultimate World Cup companions.Hooligan Soccer: A Global Showdown is your home for bold takes, expert analysis, and the passion that makes the beautiful game unlike anything else on earth.Subscribe now. The countdown has begun.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Every match. Every moment. Every controversy. This summer, the world stops for football, and we'll be breaking it all down for you — from the group stage chaos to the final whistle.<br>Joining the mayhem: Gary Striker, the man who bleeds football, and The Qooligan, who keeps it cooler than the other side of the pillow — together, they're your ultimate World Cup companions.<br>Hooligan Soccer: A Global Showdown is your home for bold takes, expert analysis, and the passion that makes the beautiful game unlike anything else on earth.<br>Subscribe now. The countdown has begun.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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