2026 WORLD CUP PREVIEW: Winners, Dark Horses & Predictions!

England open their World Cup campaign against Croatia next Wednesday in what is the biggest world cup ever, with 48 teams competing for the Jules Rimet trophy.Simon Lillibury is joined by Stretford Paddock's Jay Motty and Redmen TV's Ste Hoare to preview the 2026 World Cup, offer their opinions and insight on the England squad selected by Thomas Tuchel, look at the dark horses, golden boot winner, biggest let down and of course, predicting the winner.The Sportsman Untitled will be back week-by-week during the tournament, offering insight, opinion and everything in between as England look to bring football home for the second time, sixty years on from their first.0:00 Intro0:30 England World Cup Squad Reaction8:25 Is Harry Kane England’s best ever striker13:39 What does Thomas Tuchel have to do to be a success for England?17:32 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Dark Horse23:47 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Golden Boot27:55 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Biggest flop30:45 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Player of the Tournament32:35 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Golden Glove34:06 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Youngster/One to Watch36:55 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Biggest Flop40:08 Who are your World Cup finalists?45:10 England’s best XI for the World Cup53:50 Outro_Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSportsmancom?sub_confirmation=1Welcome to The Sportsman Untitled – your weekly fix of all things Championship and EFL, where raw opinions, expert takes, and unmatched passion collide. Whether you're buzzing off a last-minute winner or stuck mid-table with an identity crisis, this pod is for the real Football League heads.Hosted by Simon Lillibury (ThatCovPod) plus a rotating crew of fan pundits, ex-pros, and managers, we're diving deep into the latest Championship drama, transfer gossip, tactical breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes exclusives.We’re not Premier League snobs – we live and breathe the realest, most unpredictable league in English football. From wild play-off pushes to gritty relegation scraps, we cover it all.🎥 Watch weekly on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsSearch “Championship podcast” and find us topping the league.🎧 | Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6dggSE92EGPTO2VMnQk3T1?si=lrOnfGPFTu6crGkPhtaWPgChampionship Betting Odds - https://www.betfred.com/sports/football/competition/championship Championship Relegation Odds - https://www.betfred.com/sports/football/event/32127259Social channels:https://www.twitter.com/thesportsmanhttps://www.facebook.com/thesportsmancomhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportsmancom#Championship #Podcast #EFL