World Cup 2026 is already chaos – and the ball hasn’t even been kicked.
In this episode, Stephen Warnock and Adrian Lamb react to the showbiz World Cup draw in the US: scripted jokes, awkward celebrity cameos, Infantino centre stage, and now a Super Bowl–style halftime show for the World Cup final. They ask a simple question: is all this actually good for the game, or is football being bent out of shape for TV and sponsors?
They dig into:
The World Cup draw turning into an awards show
FIFA’s push for a halftime show and what that means for players
The new 48-team, 104-game format and player burnout
Ticket prices, resale madness and whether fans are being priced out
How preparation, travel, heat and tight schedules will really affect teams
England’s path in 2026 and what needs to happen behind the scenes to get it right
Honest, opinionated and full of behind-the-scenes insight from an ex-England international and an elite performance coach.