{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65ab9748f653f800162ef880/6a29c7294df224c1a4873871?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Prem Pulse Podcast - Episode 34 Season 3","description":"<p><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src=\"https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f30d/72.png\">&nbsp;<strong>Welcome to the very first Prem Pulse Podcast – World Cup 2026 Edition!</strong></p><p>In our debut episode, we break down everything you need to know ahead of the biggest football tournament ever. With the World Cup expanding to <strong>48 teams and a brand-new Round of 32 format</strong>, we explain how the competition works and what fans can expect.</p><p><img src=\"https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/26bd/72.png\">&nbsp;<strong>In this episode we cover:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The new <strong>World Cup 2026 format</strong> – 48 teams, groups and the Round of 32</li><li>A look at the <strong>Sweden and Norway squads</strong>, their star players and links to Europe's biggest clubs</li><li>Full <strong>group-by-group analysis</strong> and our early predictions</li><li>The <strong>opening fixtures</strong> and the matches we're most excited to watch</li><li>Our picks for <strong>who will win the World Cup - France? Spain? England? Morocco?</strong></li><li><strong>England's chances</strong>, the manager, tactics and what they need to go all the way</li><li>Discussion on the tournament's biggest stars including <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé</strong> and more</li><li>Bold predictions, dark horses and players to watch</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Who do you think will lift the trophy? Let us know your predictions in the comments!</p><p><img src=\"https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f44d/72.png\">&nbsp;Like, subscribe and join us for more football debate, Premier League discussion and major tournament coverage.</p><p><strong>#WorldCup2026 #PremPulse #FootballPodcast #England #Messi #Ronaldo #Mbappe #HarryKane #Sweden #Norway #Football</strong></p>","author_name":"Barry OBrien"}