About this episode

The episode explores World Cup fever in Mexico, the challenges faced by teams like Sweden and Norway, and Germany's unpredictable performance under Julian Nagelsmann.

Dotun Adebayo goes on-site with football travel writer Joseph O’Sullivan in Mexico City and author Lars Sivertsen in Dallas. We break down the local "World Cup fever" mixed with political tension, the altitude challenges of the Estadio Azteca, and why Sweden and Norway’s "Golden Generations" might struggle in the North American heat. Plus, we look at why Germany remains a wild card under Julian Nagelsmann and the defensive masterclass Ecuador is preparing.

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