The Road to World Cup 26 Podcast

This week: Transfer window special, including a look at high profile goalkeeper moves; Soccer First FPL league update, You are the Ref, Guess the Player, the lot! Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience. Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet. What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us [email protected] Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first. We’re new on Facebook: Join us on Facebook Join our Fantasy League! Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?  Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler? Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl There’s just 2 weeks to join up, select your team and get started. We’ll be giving the leader a regular mention on the podcast, and Nick will be donating a huge prize at the end of the season (says Ken) Edit: No he won’t, says Nick. #premierleague #englishpremierleague #EPL #premierleaguepredictions #soccer #soccerpodcast #football #footballpodcast #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #tottenham #newcastle #usa #EPLpredictions #premierleaguepredictions #FPL #EPLpodcast For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies at [email protected]    Copyright | GSE Media Ltd | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: GW 1 review. Arsenal and Chelsea look the business. What’s happening at Manchester United, Tottenham and Aston Villa? Hull and Ipswich win on their return to the EPL. Plus news, views and the WCISF Fantasy League is up and running.   Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience. Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet. What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us [email protected] Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.   Join our Fantasy League! Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?  Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler? Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl There’s just 2 weeks to join up, select your team and get started. We’ll be giving the leader a regular mention on the podcast, and Nick will be donating a huge prize at the end of the season (says Ken) Edit: No he won’t, says Nick. #premierleague #englishpremierleague #EPL #soccer #soccerpodcast #football #footballpodcast #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #tottenham #newcastle #usa #EPLpredictions #premierleaguepredictions #FPL For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies at [email protected]    Copyright | GSE Media Ltd | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: We pick the bones out of Arsenal’s comfortable Community Shield victory against Manchester City, the Infantino saga rumbles on with sacking and slatings, all the predictions for the first round of Premier League games. You are the Ref, Guess the Player, and much more. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience. Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet. What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us [email protected] Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first.   Join our Fantasy League! Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?  Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler? Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl There’s just 2 weeks to join up, select your team and get started. We’ll be giving the leader a regular mention on the podcast, and Nick will be donating a huge prize at the end of the season (says Ken) Edit: No he won’t, says Nick. #premierleague #englishpremierleague #soccer #football #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #tottenham #newcastle #usa For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies at [email protected]    Copyright | GSE Media Ltd | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Who will win the Premier League? Top 6 predictions. Plus all your news, transfers in the Rumour Mill and all the usual fun. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience. Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet. What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us [email protected] Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first. Watch Jacy Maranhao goal celebration HERE   Join our Fantasy League! Are you smarter thank Nick (Probably) and Ken (Almost certainly)?  Does your soccer knowledge astound your friends at the watercooler? Here’s the perfect chance to put that to the ultimate test by joining the Official “We Called It Soccer First “ Premier League Fantasy Football League https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ilb6xl There’s just 2 weeks to join up, select your team and get started. We’ll be giving the leader a regular mention on the podcast, and Nick will be donating a huge prize at the end of the season (says Ken) Edit: No he won’t, says Nick. #premierleague #englishpremierleague #soccer #football #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #tottenham #newcastle #usa For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies at [email protected]    Copyright | GSE Media Ltd | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: There are 10, yes 10 new managers in the Premier League this season. We look at who they are and ask what are their chances of success. Plus Infantino clinging on, transfer news in the Rumour Mill and all the usual fun. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies, hosts of the hugely successful Road to World Cup 26 podcast, as we discuss all things football (or soccer) for a US audience. Focussing on the Premier League but with news from around the world, we discuss the teams, the rules, the history and culture of the greatest game on the planet. What’s more we want your input to help drive the show and its contents – get in touch and email us [email protected] Taking the Premier League across the pond. And by the way, a note to our US cousins – we called it soccer first. Join our Fantasy Premier League! Visit https://fantasy.premierleague.com/en/League League Code: ilb6xl #premierleague #englishpremierleague #soccer #football #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #tottenham #newcastle #usa For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies at [email protected]    Copyright | GSE Media Ltd | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS EPISODE: Managers special; introducing our brand new podcast “We called it soccer first”   #worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #USA #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo #worldcup In this bonus episode, we wash up the World Cup with a manager’s special. And we introduce our brand new podcast: We called it soccer first. Taking the Premier League across the pond.   Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Canada, Mexico and the USA. All the news, analysis and comment from every team, every qualification process and of course the tournament itself. The biggest festival of soccer in the world. Your weekly guide to the pinnacle of world soccer brought to you by Global Sports Podcast Network In partnership with Bioniq – the Worlds most personalised supplements. Because your body is unique. Because, without knowing exactly what your body needs, taking off the shelf supplements means you’re probably not getting enough of the nutrients you do need - and maybe too much of the nutrients you don’t need. Bioniq provide 100% tailor made supplements; imagine that – specifically designed for your body, not just anybody - crafted to deliver precisely what your individual body needs, at exactly the right levels. Click on the link below for 50% of your first order!! Your body will be pleased you did. https://www.bioniq.com/roadtoworldcup2026   For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at: [email protected] www.globalsportspodcastnetwork.com  Copyright | 2025 Global Sports Podcast Network | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #USA #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo #worldcup   England collapse against Argentina and Spain waltz past France. Quite the semis! Question is, who’s doing to win it?   Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Canada, Mexico and the USA. All the news, analysis and comment from every team, every qualification process and of course the tournament itself. The biggest festival of soccer in the world. Your weekly guide to the pinnacle of world soccer brought to you by Global Sports Podcast Network In partnership with Bioniq – the Worlds most personalised supplements. Because your body is unique. Because, without knowing exactly what your body needs, taking off the shelf supplements means you’re probably not getting enough of the nutrients you do need - and maybe too much of the nutrients you don’t need. Bioniq provide 100% tailor made supplements; imagine that – specifically designed for your body, not just anybody - crafted to deliver precisely what your individual body needs, at exactly the right levels. Click on the link below for 50% of your first order!! Your body will be pleased you did. https://www.bioniq.com/roadtoworldcup2026   For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at: [email protected] www.globalsportspodcastnetwork.com  Copyright | 2025 Global Sports Podcast Network | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #USA #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo #worldcup   Is the World Cup rigged towards an Argentina and Messi win? That was the claim made by Egypt boss Hossam Hassan after the holders’ extraordinary 3-2 comeback win. Did Trump’s intervention ultimately cost the USA? Plus a look at the quarter finals. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Canada, Mexico and the USA. All the news, analysis and comment from every team, every qualification process and of course the tournament itself. The biggest festival of soccer in the world. Your weekly guide to the pinnacle of world soccer brought to you by Global Sports Podcast Network In partnership with Bioniq – the Worlds most personalised supplements. Because your body is unique. Because, without knowing exactly what your body needs, taking off the shelf supplements means you’re probably not getting enough of the nutrients you do need - and maybe too much of the nutrients you don’t need. Bioniq provide 100% tailor made supplements; imagine that – specifically designed for your body, not just anybody - crafted to deliver precisely what your individual body needs, at exactly the right levels. Click on the link below for 50% of your first order!! Your body will be pleased you did. https://www.bioniq.com/roadtoworldcup2026   For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at: [email protected] www.globalsportspodcastnetwork.com  Copyright | 2025 Global Sports Podcast Network | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #USA #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo #worldcup Worst refereeing performance EVER! “Snicko” VAR kills Croatia; Cape Verdi heroes; Paraguay disgrace. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Canada, Mexico and the USA. All the news, analysis and comment from every team, every qualification process and of course the tournament itself. The biggest festival of soccer in the world. Your weekly guide to the pinnacle of world soccer brought to you by Global Sports Podcast Network In partnership with Bioniq – the Worlds most personalised supplements. Because your body is unique. Because, without knowing exactly what your body needs, taking off the shelf supplements means you’re probably not getting enough of the nutrients you do need - and maybe too much of the nutrients you don’t need. Bioniq provide 100% tailor made supplements; imagine that – specifically designed for your body, not just anybody - crafted to deliver precisely what your individual body needs, at exactly the right levels. Click on the link below for 50% of your first order!! Your body will be pleased you did. https://www.bioniq.com/roadtoworldcup2026 For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at: [email protected] www.globalsportspodcastnetwork.com Copyright | 2025 Global Sports Podcast Network | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #USA #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo #worldcup As the knockout rounds get underway there were wins for Canada, Paraguay, Morocco and Brazil. Woeful penalties by Germany and the Netherlands saw them crash out, while Japan never really got going. Plus are penalties harder to score than they used to be? Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Canada, Mexico and the USA. All the news, analysis and comment from every team, every qualification process and of course the tournament itself. The biggest festival of soccer in the world. Your weekly guide to the pinnacle of world soccer brought to you by Global Sports Podcast Network In partnership with Bioniq – the Worlds most personalised supplements. Because your body is unique. Because, without knowing exactly what your body needs, taking off the shelf supplements means you’re probably not getting enough of the nutrients you do need - and maybe too much of the nutrients you don’t need. Bioniq provide 100% tailor made supplements; imagine that – specifically designed for your body, not just anybody - crafted to deliver precisely what your individual body needs, at exactly the right levels. Click on the link below for 50% of your first order!! Your body will be pleased you did. https://www.bioniq.com/roadtoworldcup2026 For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at: [email protected] www.globalsportspodcastnetwork.com Copyright | 2025 Global Sports Podcast Network | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #ripoff #iran #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo We look at England’s bore draw against anti-football Ghana; Scotland’s hopes hanging by the balance after a Brazil thrashing, and updates on all the action. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Canada, Mexico and the USA. All the news, analysis and comment from every team, every qualification process and of course the tournament itself. The biggest festival of soccer in the world. Your weekly guide to the pinnacle of world soccer brought to you by Global Sports Podcast Network In partnership with Bioniq – the Worlds most personalised supplements. Because your body is unique. Because, without knowing exactly what your body needs, taking off the shelf supplements means you’re probably not getting enough of the nutrients you do need - and maybe too much of the nutrients you don’t need. Bioniq provide 100% tailor made supplements; imagine that – specifically designed for your body, not just anybody - crafted to deliver precisely what your individual body needs, at exactly the right levels. Click on the link below for 50% of your first order!! Your body will be pleased you did. https://www.bioniq.com/roadtoworldcup2026 For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at: [email protected] www.globalsportspodcastnetwork.com Copyright | 2025 Global Sports Podcast Network | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #ripoff #iran #footballworldcup #messi #ronaldo England got their World Cup campaign off to a flier with a comprehensive 4-2 victory over Croatia. Who were the star men? We look at the massively contrasting starts by Messi and Ronaldo after the Portugal star’s stinker against DR Congo. And how long can the USA keep treating Iran like this? With special guest Greg May. This episode brought to you by Broadcast Media Services. Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Canada, Mexico and the USA. All the news, analysis and comment from every team, every qualification process and of course the tournament itself. The biggest festival of soccer in the world. Your weekly guide to the pinnacle of world soccer brought to you by Global Sports Podcast Network In partnership with Bioniq – the Worlds most personalised supplements. Because your body is unique. Because, without knowing exactly what your body needs, taking off the shelf supplements means you’re probably not getting enough of the nutrients you do need - and maybe too much of the nutrients you don’t need. Bioniq provide 100% tailor made supplements; imagine that – specifically designed for your body, not just anybody - crafted to deliver precisely what your individual body needs, at exactly the right levels. Click on the link below for 50% of your first order!! Your body will be pleased you did. https://www.bioniq.com/roadtoworldcup2026 For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at: [email protected] www.globalsportspodcastnetwork.com Copyright | 2025 Global Sports Podcast Network | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brazil largely stunk the place out in their 1-1 draw with Morocco, with the African nation unfortunate not to win. It took a genius goal out of the blue from Vini jnr to secure a point. Meanwhile the USA did what a good host does and got the party started in style, while Scotland scraped past Haiti. But a win's a win. #worldcup2026 #soccer #podcast #football #usa #fifa #epl #premierleague #spain #argentina #england #brazil #newyork #ripoff #iran #climatechange #climate #footballworldcup #france #ronaldo Join your hosts Nick Britten Ken Davies as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Canada, Mexico and the USA. All the news, analysis and comment from every team, every qualification process and of course the tournament itself. The biggest festival of soccer in the world. Your weekly guide to the pinnacle of world soccer brought to you by Global Sports Podcast Network In partnership with Bioniq – the Worlds most personalised supplements. Because your body is unique. Because, without knowing exactly what your body needs, taking off the shelf supplements means you’re probably not getting enough of the nutrients you do need - and maybe too much of the nutrients you don’t need. Bioniq provide 100% tailor made supplements; imagine that – specifically designed for your body, not just anybody - crafted to deliver precisely what your individual body needs, at exactly the right levels. Click on the link below for 50% of your first order!! Your body will be pleased you did. https://www.bioniq.com/roadtoworldcup2026 For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at: [email protected] www.globalsportspodcastnetwork.com Copyright | 2025 Global Sports Podcast Network | All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices