About this episode

The FC crew discusses the favorites for the upcoming World Cup, featuring insights from Jurgen Klinsmann and Frank Leboeuf.

The FC crew look ahead to the World Cup kicking off on Thursday and break down the teams they think are favorites to win the tournament. Jurgen Klinsmann joins the show to explain why he thinks Brazil will will it all. Plus, Frank Leboeuf argues why France are in pole position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: FC crew

Guests: Jurgen Klinsmann, Frank Leboeuf

Topics covered

• World Cup
• soccer
• team favorites
• Brazil
• France
• tournament analysis

Keywords

• World Cup
• soccer
• Brazil
• France
• favorites
• tournament
• Jurgen Klinsmann
• Frank Leboeuf

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Organizations: Brazil, France

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