The 2026 World Cup Group Stage Review

The 2026 World Cup Group Stage Review

The 2026 World Cup group stages are grinding on, and Finding a Football Club is here to complain about it. This week, Luke, Will and Jay sift through England’s snooze-fest against Ghana, the Golden Boot race ever, and try to figure out who is making it to the knockouts. To do so, Luke unleashes a meticulously researched, mathematical group-by-group breakdown designed solely to crush Jay’s hopes and logically prove that Scotland are crashing out of the tournament. Elsewhere, the lads review their World Cup Draft teams before putting Jay in the hot seat. Not only does he have to defend his World Cup bracket (where he delusionally backs Scotland to make the quarters), but he also takes on the 38-0 challenge. To wrap up, Luke unveils his masterstroke. Tired of fighting the football podcast algorithm, he reveals he changed the show’s category, officially crowning FAFC as the UK’s No.1 Volleyball podcast. Plus, there’s a thin slice of Danny Guthrie. Get. Him. On. The. Pod.

France vs Senegal Watchalong

This time on Finding a Football Club, alternative commentary is back on the menu. Luke (battling severe hayfever) and Will (battling severe delusion) sit down to watch France vs Senegal. Naturally, the live football takes a backseat as the boys dissect every other World Cup result so far; leaving Luke sweating over his rapidly crumbling 48-team Big Board. Meanwhile, following a shock Socceroos win, Will is suddenly feeling more Australian than Jason Donavan throwing shrimp on the barbie. His newfound patriotism could explain the frankly bonkers tournament bracket, where he sends Australia and Saudi Arabia through to the Last 16 and geriatric Croatia to the final four. Elsewhere, the duo slander hydration breaks, play a 2020 Champions League final edition of Goalless, and create a 38-0 team that relies on the talents of Rory Delap. Sacre bleu.

Mexico vs South Africa Watchalong

The 2026 World Cup has officially kicked off, and Finding a Football Club is here to provide the ultimate alternative commentary. Luke and Roberto suffer through the opening game, so you don’t have to. While Mexico comfortably secure a 2-0 win to cash Luke's (some say genius) bet, the lads are more interested in Salma Hayek’s billionaire husband, question why Paul Bettany used 9/11 to propose to Jennifer Connelly, and disagree on the talent of Mark Lawrenson. Roberto steals the show with an anecdote from his local cricket club involving an oblivious 19-year-old, a girlfriend currently in labour, and a biological father who has conveniently fled to Tunisia. Plus, the boys test their obscure football knowledge with a few rounds of Goalless, simulate their 38-0 teams, and rattle through their definitive World Cup brackets.

The 2026 World Cup Preview

This time on Finding a Football Club, with the 2026 World Cup just days away, Luke takes the reins to guide Roberto and Jay through a worryingly comprehensive preview. The centrepiece of the episode is Luke’s monolithic 48-team big board, where he’s meticulously ranked every single nation heading to North America. Leaving Jay fuming at the disrespect shown to Scotland. Plus, the lads lay down their official tournament predictions. Sticking their necks out to name their Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove and Best Young Player winners. Alongside their ultimate tournament surprise packages, runners-up and eventual winners. The receipts are officially locked in, the predictions are signed in blood, and there is absolutely nowhere to hide.

The 2026 World Cup Draft

It's a World Cup special on Finding a Football Club this week, as the lads look ahead to the 2026 edition with a 6-round draft. The rules are simple: pick the best nations, rack up the most points, and try not to embarrass yourself. Once the clock starts, Jay bets the house on Donald Trump rigging the tournament, Will accidentally drafts three teams from the same group, and Roberto experiences genuine buyer's remorse upon discovering who actually manages Portugal. Plus, the gang tackles the burning issues of modern international football. Does Ronald Koeman look like a giant baby? Is Guillermo Ochoa immortal? And which draft pick resembles the desperation of being on the prowl in a nightclub?