This 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 Stamps

Musical Intro – 0:00

Spoken Intro – 0:10

Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short version

Section 3: Concluding matters – 0:28

- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:58

- Surprises in the roster – 10:08

- Big Names off the Squad - 12:12

- Injuries – 13:43

- Closing thoughts – 15:50

Outro – 15:59

Navigation

Here are the links to part 1:

https://youtu.be/_qtltUE5F-0

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/930ea4ac-a1bf-4c69-b0f8-2833210e5c68/

Here are the links to the full version of part 2

https://youtu.be/Wj1KI_ure3Q

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/858333b2-ab6d-4db7-b26c-b53a8a758986/

Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.

https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU

https://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/playlists

Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:

https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/