Welcome to the very first Prem Pulse Podcast – World Cup 2026 Edition!

In our debut episode, we break down everything you need to know ahead of the biggest football tournament ever. With the World Cup expanding to 48 teams and a brand-new Round of 32 format, we explain how the competition works and what fans can expect.

In this episode we cover:

The new World Cup 2026 format – 48 teams, groups and the Round of 32
A look at the Sweden and Norway squads, their star players and links to Europe's biggest clubs
Full group-by-group analysis and our early predictions
The opening fixtures and the matches we're most excited to watch
Our picks for who will win the World Cup - France? Spain? England? Morocco?
England's chances, the manager, tactics and what they need to go all the way
Discussion on the tournament's biggest stars including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and more
Bold predictions, dark horses and players to watch

Who do you think will lift the trophy? Let us know your predictions in the comments!

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