Join your hosts Nick Britten and 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.

This week we take a look into the UEFA qualification, analyse the top teams, put Ken to the test on his European geography and our weekly focus is on San Marino, a microstate with a fascinating backstory.

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The Road to World Cup 26 - ep7 - UEFA review

Join your hosts Ken Davies and Nick Britten 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

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For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at:

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Road to the World Cup 26 - Ep6 - CONMEBOL review

Join your hosts Ken Davies and Nick Britten 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.

This week - a dive into the Asian Football Confederation; qualification structure; how qualification is going; a look at Japan, the first team to qualify outside the hosts; what's happened to China, an economic powerhouse but a footballing backwater; and a focus on Guam, a tiny island that packs a massive strategic punch. 

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For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at:

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Road to the World Cup 26 episode 5 - Asia - AFC review

Road to World Cup 26 Podcast - Your Definitive Guide to World Cup 26

Join Ken Davies and Nick Britten for your definitive guide to all things World Cup 26

Each week we'll take the deepest of dives into everything leading up to kick off in June 2026.

If you want to be the water-cooler expert in all things World Cup - you've just found your favorite podcast.

World Cup 2026 will be a Festival of football - with 48 teams completing for the ultimate prize - 104 matches over 56 days - with all the excitement, romance and jeopardy that the World Cup always brings - but on a much bigger scale.

Hosted in Mexico, Canada and the US - It's the pinnacle of the global soccer calendar

Email the show with your questions at : roadtoworldcup26@gmail.com

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We highly recommend it!

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Global Sports Podcast Network - Creating the world’s first network of 30-minute daily podcasts for the world’s biggest sporting export, the English Premier League.

For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at:

ken.davies@globalsportspodcastnetwork.com

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Road to World Cup 26 - Asia  - AFC Review

Join Ken Davies and Nick Britten for your definitive guide to all things World Cup 26

Each week we'll take the deepest of dives into everything leading up to kick off in June 2026.

If you want to be the water-cooler expert in all things World Cup - you've just found your favorite podcast.

World Cup 2026 will be a Festival of football - with 48 teams completing for the ultimate prize - 104 matches over 56 days - with all the excitement, romance and jeopardy that the World Cup always brings - but on a much bigger scale.

Hosted in Mexico, Canada and the US - It's the pinnacle of the global soccer calendar

Email the show with your questions at : roadtoworldcup26@gmail.com

Our Sponsors

Bioniq - Don't settle for off-the-shelf solutions made for ANY body. Get what's right for YOU. Right now.

We’ve spent years analyzing blood markers to develop our patented algorithm, enabling us to create a 100% personalized supplement to support your health by optimizing your micronutrient status.

Follow the link and Use code GSPN2025 for 40% of your first month’s subscription.

www.bioniq.com/gspn2025

Zencastr

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The only complete audio + video platform to get best-in-class recording, intuitive editing, AI-powered growth features, and top-tier distribution tools — all in one place.

Get started for free!

We highly recommend it!

https://zencastr.com/?via=ken

Global Sports Podcast Network - Creating the world’s first network of 30-minute daily podcasts for the world’s biggest sporting export, the English Premier League.

For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at:

ken.davies@globalsportspodcastnetwork.com

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Road to World Cup 26 episode 4 - Oceania - OFC 

Join Ken Davies and Nick Britten for your definitive guide to all things World Cup 26

Each week we'll take the deepest of dives into everything leading up to kick off in June 2026.

If you want to be the water-cooler expert in all things World Cup - you've just found your favorite podcast. In this episode, Ken and Nick take a deep dive into CAF, looking at what it is, how qualification is going, the best and worst teams, a focus on Sudan and the strange case of Equatorial Guinea.

World Cup 2026 will be a Festival of football - with 48 teams completing for the ultimate prize - 104 matches over 56 days - with all the excitement, romance and jeopardy that the World Cup always brings - but on a much bigger scale.

Hosted in Mexico, Canada and the US - It's the pinnacle of the global soccer calendar

Email the show with your questions at : roadtoworldcup26@gmail.com

Our Sponsors

Bioniq - Don't settle for off-the-shelf solutions made for ANY body. Get what's right for YOU. Right now.

We’ve spent years analyzing blood markers to develop our patented algorithm, enabling us to create a 100% personalized supplement to support your health by optimizing your micronutrient status.

Follow the link and Use code GSPN2025 for 40% of your first month’s subscription.

www.bioniq.com/gspn2025

Zencastr

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A new era for creation is here.

The only complete audio + video platform to get best-in-class recording, intuitive editing, AI-powered growth features, and top-tier distribution tools — all in one place.

Get started for free!

We highly recommend it!

https://zencastr.com/?via=ken

Global Sports Podcast Network - Creating the world’s first network of 30-minute daily podcasts for the world’s biggest sporting export, the English Premier League.

For advertising and sponsorship details or to learn more about the scale and demographics of our audience – email Ken Davies, VP Business & Development at:

ken.davies@globalsportspodcastnetwork.com

www.globalsportspodcastnetwork.com

Copyright | 2025 Global Sports Podcast Network | All Rights Reserved

The Road to the World Cup 2026 Ep3 - The Confederation Africaine de Football

Road to World Cup 26 -  Your Definitive Guide to World Cup 26 - Episode 2

Join Ken Davies and Nick Britten for your definitive guide to all things World Cup 26

Each week we'll take the deepest of dives into everything leading up to kick off in June 2026.

If you want to be the water-cooler expert in all things World Cup - you've just found your favorite podcast.

World Cup 2026 will be a Festival of football - with 48 teams completing for the ultimate prize - 104 matches over 56 days - with all the excitement, romance and jeopardy that the World Cup always brings - but on a much bigger scale.

Hosted in Mexico, Canada and the US - It's the pinnacle of the global soccer calendar

Email the show with your questions at : roadtoworldcup26@gmail.com