The Midfield Centipede | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Hang up your wall chart, the World Cup is here! Marcus, Luke and Jim are giddy for it all to begin.
Today, we look ahead to tonight’s huge opener featuring Mexico, South Africa and Shakira. It’s a classic line-up. Plus, England give us reason to be a bit more excited, partly thanks to our midfield centipede.
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