An Idiot's Guide to the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup starts here! Well, in Mexico City as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa.

Join Adam Leventhal, Jay Harris and Cerys Jones as they give you the lowdown on everything you need to know ahead of the tournament getting underway.

Jack Lang reflects on Gianni Infantino's press conference on the eve of the tournament, while Felipe Cardenas gives us the lowdown on what to expect from Mexico, before we analyse their bright-young hope, Gilberto Mora as part of The Athletic's Stars of Soccer!

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Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Jay Harris and Cerys Jones

Featuring: Jack Lang and Felipe Cardenas

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Mike Stavrou and Grayson Moody

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