The Underdog World Cup Show

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This is The Underdog World Cup Show is your daily guide to the biggest tournament in the world, hosted by Chris Horwedel of Underdog Podcasts. Every day throughout the FIFA World Cup, Chris recaps each of the previous day’s matches, breaks down the most important results, highlights the players and teams shaping the tournament, and previews the games coming up next. From dramatic goals and shocking upsets to group stage chaos, knockout round pressure, injuries, tactical shifts, breakout stars, betting angles, and World Cup history, The Underdog World Cup Show gives fans a fast, smart, and entertaining way to stay locked in on the tournament. Whether you watched every match or just need to catch up before today’s games, this daily World Cup podcast brings you the scores, storylines, stats, context, and analysis that matter. With a conversational style, sharp soccer insight, and a little humor along the way, Chris Horwedel covers the World Cup from every angle — the favorites, the underdogs, the stars, the surprises, and the moments everyone will be talking about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 17 hrs ago

    History for Ronaldo and Modrić, England-Ghana and Colombia’s Group K Push

    On this episode of The Underdog World Cup Show, Chris Horwedel breaks down another major day at the 2026 World Cup, starting with Cristiano Ronaldo’s historic performance for Portugal against Uzbekistan. Ronaldo adds another remarkable World Cup milestone, strengthens Portugal’s position in Group K, and helps shift the tone after a tense opening match against DR Congo. The show also covers England’s frustrating group-stage test against Ghana, with England controlling possession but struggling to break down a disciplined defensive setup. Chris looks at what the result means for both teams in Group L, along with Croatia’s survival effort against Panama on a landmark day for Luka Modrić, who reaches 200 international caps for Croatia. Group K stays in focus as Colombia officially secures its place in the Round of 32, with Daniel Muñoz, James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz, Jhon Arias, and DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi all factoring into a tight, important match. Chris then previews today’s final group games, including Canada vs. Switzerland for control of Group B, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar in a survival matchup, Morocco vs. Haiti, and Scotland vs. Brazil with knockout-stage pressure all over Group C. The episode uses odds from oddsmakers to frame a tense day of World Cup action where the standings matter as much as the favorites. Canada’s chance at a historic knockout berth, Morocco’s push for the top of Group C, Haiti’s final emotional match, and Scotland’s opportunity against Brazil all headline a high-stakes slate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  2. 1d ago

    Messi Breaks Sets Record as Mbappé and Haaland Keep Chasing

    On this episode of The Underdog World Cup Show, Chris Horwedel recaps another major day at the 2026 World Cup, led by Lionel Messi’s historic performance for Argentina against Austria. Messi moves alone atop the all-time World Cup scoring list, passing Miroslav Klose and Marta, while Argentina continues its strong group-stage run and secures a place in the knockout round. The show also covers France’s weather-delayed matchup with Iraq, as Kylian Mbappé celebrates his 100th cap for France and continues chasing Messi’s World Cup scoring record. Norway and Senegal deliver one of the most entertaining games of the tournament, with Erling Haaland keeping Norway’s breakthrough run alive, while Algeria saves its World Cup hopes with a comeback against Jordan that sets up a meaningful final group match against Austria. Chris then previews today’s World Cup slate, using odds from oddsmakers to frame Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, England vs. Ghana, Panama vs. Croatia, and Colombia vs. DR Congo. The episode looks at Portugal’s pressure after its opening draw, Cristiano Ronaldo’s role, England’s high-powered attack, Ghana’s upset potential, Croatia’s urgency, Panama’s physical style, Colombia’s chance to take control of Group K, and DR Congo’s opportunity to shake up the group after its strong opening result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min

  3. 2d ago

    Spain Rebounds, Egypt Makes History and Norway-Senegal Take Center Stage

    On this episode of The Underdog World Cup Show, Chris Horwedel breaks down another busy day at the 2026 World Cup, starting with Spain’s response against Saudi Arabia after its opening draw with Cape Verde. Lamine Yamal makes history in his first World Cup start, Mikel Oyarzabal delivers a huge early performance, and Spain puts itself back in strong position in Group H. The show also covers Cape Verde’s incredible continued run at the tournament, including its dramatic match with Uruguay and Kevin Pina scoring the nation’s first-ever World Cup goal. Chris looks at Group H’s wide-open standings, Belgium and Iran’s tense Group G matchup, and Egypt’s historic breakthrough against New Zealand behind Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico, and Mahmoud Trezeguet. The episode then previews today’s World Cup slate, including Argentina vs. Austria, France vs. Iraq, Norway vs. Senegal, and Jordan vs. Algeria. Chris uses odds from oddsmakers to frame Argentina’s matchup with Austria, Lionel Messi’s chase for the all-time World Cup goals record, France’s expectations behind Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise, Norway’s dark-horse case with Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, Senegal’s urgency, and Algeria’s pressure against Jordan in a key Group J match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  4. 3d ago

    Germany Advances, Curaçao Makes History & Japan Dominates Tunisia

    On this episode of The Underdog World Cup Show, Chris Horwedel recaps another eventful day at the 2026 World Cup, starting with the Netherlands’ dominant 5-1 win over Sweden. Brian Brobbey scored twice early, Cody Gakpo added two more after halftime, and Crysencio Summerville finished the rout as the Dutch responded strongly after their opening draw with Japan. Chris also breaks down Germany’s 2-1 comeback win over Ivory Coast, with Deniz Undav coming off the bench to score twice and send Germany into the knockout stage for the first time since winning the World Cup in 2014. The show then covers Curaçao earning the first World Cup point in the country’s history after a 0-0 draw with Ecuador, powered by Eloy Room’s incredible 15-save performance, and Japan’s 4-0 win over Tunisia in the 1,000th match in men’s World Cup history. The episode also previews a loaded World Cup slate featuring Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs. Iran, Uruguay vs. Cape Verde, and New Zealand vs. Egypt. Chris uses odds from oddsmakers to frame Spain’s pressure after drawing Cape Verde, Belgium’s need for Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne to step up, Uruguay’s challenge against a confident Cape Verde side, and Egypt’s matchup with New Zealand as both teams chase a historic first World Cup win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  5. 5d ago

    Brazil Wakes Up, Morocco Looks Dangerous & USA Reaches the Knockouts

    On this episode of The Underdog World Cup Show, Chris Horwedel recaps a major day in the 2026 World Cup group stage as the United States beats Australia 2-0, clinches a spot in the knockout round, and wins Group D after Paraguay’s 1-0 upset over Türkiye. The USMNT gets the job done without Christian Pulisic, with Folarin Balogun forcing an early own goal and Alex Freeman scoring before halftime after a VAR review. The show also breaks down Morocco’s 1-0 win over Scotland, powered by Ismael Saibari’s early goal, and Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinícius Júnior adding another. Paraguay’s win over Türkiye reshapes Group D, eliminates Türkiye, and sets up a huge Paraguay-Australia matchup. Chris then previews the next World Cup slate, including Netherlands vs. Sweden, Germany vs. Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs. Curaçao, and Tunisia vs. Japan. He looks at how the Netherlands can respond after drawing Japan, why Sweden’s attack is dangerous, whether Germany’s 7-1 opener was real, and how Ivory Coast can test them. The episode also uses odds from oddsmakers to frame Ecuador’s pressure against Curaçao and Japan’s late matchup with Tunisia, highlighting Enner Valencia, Takefusa Kubo, Ayase Ueda, Koki Ogawa, Kaoru Mitoma, and Hannibal Mejbri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
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This is The Underdog World Cup Show is your daily guide to the biggest tournament in the world, hosted by Chris Horwedel of Underdog Podcasts. Every day throughout the FIFA World Cup, Chris recaps each of the previous day’s matches, breaks down the most important results, highlights the players and teams shaping the tournament, and previews the games coming up next. From dramatic goals and shocking upsets to group stage chaos, knockout round pressure, injuries, tactical shifts, breakout stars, betting angles, and World Cup history, The Underdog World Cup Show gives fans a fast, smart, and entertaining way to stay locked in on the tournament. Whether you watched every match or just need to catch up before today’s games, this daily World Cup podcast brings you the scores, storylines, stats, context, and analysis that matter. With a conversational style, sharp soccer insight, and a little humor along the way, Chris Horwedel covers the World Cup from every angle — the favorites, the underdogs, the stars, the surprises, and the moments everyone will be talking about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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