S1 EP3 World Cup Fever: We Are Underway

World Cup Fever – Episode 3 🌍🏆

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway and in Episode 3 of World Cup Fever, Ryan and the team look back at all the action from a dramatic opening round of fixtures.

We react to England’s entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia as Thomas Tuchel’s side got their campaign off to the perfect start. The lads discuss Harry Kane equalling Gary Lineker’s World Cup goals record, Jude Bellingham’s influence, Marcus Rashford’s impact from the bench, and whether England’s attacking depth is the strongest in the tournament.

Elsewhere, we review the biggest stories from Round One, including Germany’s stunning 7-1 demolition of Curaçao, Lionel Messi’s hat-trick for Argentina, Norway’s statement victory, Scotland’s dream return to the World Cup, and Cape Verde’s incredible draw against Spain.

We also debate:

⚽ The biggest surprise of the tournament so far

🌟 The standout player after Matchday One

😲 The shock result of the opening week

🏆 Which teams already look like genuine contenders

📉 Which favourites have work to do

🔥 The Group of Death and nations under pressure

Plus:

🇺🇿🇨🇻🇯🇴🇳🇿 Trotter Chatter Nations Update

🏅 Golden Boot race update

📊 Quickfire rankings from the opening week

🔮 England vs Ghana preview and predictions

With goals, drama, shocks and storylines everywhere you look, the 2026 World Cup has already delivered — and we're here to break it all down.

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