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World Cup 2026: The 48-Team Chaos

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World Cup 2026: The 48-Team Chaos

The 90plus5 football podcast›
Jun 8, 202657:08

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The biggest show on earth is finally here! Join Tunji and Mekus as they dive into the unprecedented 48-team spectacle of the 2026 World Cup. Recording from Lagos, Nigeria, the boys break down all 12 groups, from the nostalgic vibes of Group A to the "Group of Death" contenders.

We discuss the historic milestone of Messi and Ronaldo competing in their 6th World Cup and the emotional weight of this tournament as a life reference point. Is this the most political and expensive World Cup ever? Probably. Is it going to be the most entertaining? We certainly hope so.

We also drop some massive hot takes: Mekus predicts a French collapse and an Egyptian rise, while we both debate if the "charged balls" and AI technology are part of a bigger script. Finally, we give our ultimate predictions for the final—could we finally see a Messi vs. Ronaldo showdown on the world's biggest stage?

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