Today we're continuing our build up to The World Cup. as we assess the favourites to win the tournament - and even make some predictions too.

So who are the contenders, and who could spring a surprise this summer?

Plus, we ask former England goalkeeper Rob Green what it’s actually like to play at a World Cup.

Host: Emma Paton

Guests: Rob Green, Mark Critchley, Liam Twomey

Exec Producer: Guy Clarke

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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As the World Cup gets underway on Thursday, we're here to look ahead to which deals could happen this summer.

David Ornstein joins The Athletic FC's new signing Emma Paton as well as Jay Harris and Mark Critchley to discuss a number of the big deals that could be completed.

There's the latest on Man City's pursuit of Elliot Anderson as well as Liverpool's interest in RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande.

Plus, who are the players to watch out for at the World Cup this summer - and which are the best World Cup signings of years gone by?

Host: Emma Paton

With: Jay Harris, Mark Critchley and David Ornstein

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton

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We're delighted to welcome Emma Paton to The Athletic FC Podcast team for the World Cup.

Emma is a renowned presenter and broadcaster in the UK having worked as a presenter at Sky Sports since 2019 and will join the rest of the team, including Adam Leventhal, David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater, James Horncastle and many more from the biggest sports newsroom ever assembled.

Join us from Monday June 8th!

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With the World Cup right around the corner, The Athletic FC Tactics podcast discuss the most tactically interesting teams at this summer’s tournament.

Plus, how the favourites are looking — and… how to build a successful World Cup squad.

Host: Michael Bailey

Guests: Michael Cox, Conor O’Neill & Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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As excitement builds for the 23rd edition of the World Cup, it’s time to look back on the defining moments in the competition's recent history.

From ghost goals, to headbutts and… the Hand of God - we’ll attempt to rank the top 10 iconic performances and incidents from the last 10 tournaments.

Host: Duncan Alexander

Guests: Jack Lang, Oli Kay, Will Jeanes, Felipe Cardenas

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, four of our writers were tasked with creating an all-time World Cup draft.

From your Yashin’s to your Mbappe’s, we’ll attempt to build the ultimate XI spanning all 32 editions of the competition.

Host: Duncan Alexander

Guests: Oli Kay, Jack Lang, Carl Anka, Felipe Cardenas

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Jay Beale & Liam Warburton

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After a “painful” defeat in the Champions League final.

What do Arsenal need to do to close the gap on PSG next season?

And what next for Liverpool after the departure of Arne Slot?

Host: Adam Leventhal

Guests: Tom Williams & Art de Roché, James Pearce

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Mike Stavrou, Paul Iliffe

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Arsenal and PSG face off in Budapest in the 2026 Champions League final.

Can Arsenal capture their first ever Champions League trophy, or will PSG win - as Tom Williams calls it - 'le back to back'.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

Guests: Tom Williams & Adrian Clarke

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Guy Clarke & John Rogers

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