{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64be9eec0ea5360011fa0255/6a54e07d08f5afd13405e3a3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Unstoppable forces and immovable objects | 2026 FIFA World Cup","description":"<p>The semi-finals of the World Cup are upon us! First up is a clash which really could be a final in itself, France vs Spain. Will Lamine Yamal take it up a gear, or will the enduring force of Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise prove that the French have more firepower than the Spanish?</p><p><br></p><p>David Cartlidge joins Dotun and Andy to preview that ginormous fixture. Meanwhile, two of the tournament's main underachievers have already moved on to their new shiny things. Are Jorge Jesus and Jürgen Klopp the right men to improve Portugal and Germany's respective fortunes?</p><p><br></p><p>Ask us a question on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/otcpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">X</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/otcpod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@onthecontinentpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a>, and email us here: <a href=\"mailto:otc@footballramble.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">otc@footballramble.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/patreon.com/footballramble\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">patreon.com/footballramble</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Stak"}