Episode 12: The World Cup Stage is Set, Bosnia and Herzegovina Deep Dive, and an Ode to Ali Al-Hamadi

About this episode

John and Daniel discuss the final World Cup playoff games, analyze the Bosnia and Herzegovina National team, and highlight star player Ali Al-Hamadi from Iraq.

On Episode 12 of The Away End, John and Daniel unpack the wins and losses of the final World Cup playoff games and begin to look ahead, now that the 48 World Cup teams are set. Daniel does a deep dive into the Bosnia and Herzegovina National team, and John highlights Ali Al-Hamadi, a star player on the Iraqi team and former member of AFC Wimbledon. If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review wherever you listen, spread the gospel of The Away End far and wide, and email us at  awayendpod@gmail.com .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Daniel Alarcón, John Green

Topics covered

• World Cup
• Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team
• Ali Al-Hamadi
• soccer
• playoff games
• 48 World Cup teams

Keywords

• World Cup
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Ali Al-Hamadi
• soccer
• playoff games
• Iraq
• AFC Wimbledon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AFC Wimbledon

Places: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq

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