Bavarian Podcast Works

Really...I want to like Julian Nagelsmann, but he is making it hard.How can Nagelsmann look at Deniz Undav's production and put him back on the bench?Nick Woltemade's year has been...wild.Are we getting any closer to figuring out what Ismael Saibari's potential signing might mean? He's got a very important person pushing for him. 

A look at the starting XI.A rundown of the scoring and subs.Why fans likely hit the bottle in the first half.Curaçao was game, but just not good enough.Some takeaways from the match.

Thomas Müller and Jürgen Klopp called for Julian Nagelsmann to bench Jama Musiala, and Lothar Matthäus vehemently disagreed...as does Julian NagelsmannThe World Cup has been wild so farBayern inching closer to big deals for Ismael Saibari, Nathaniel BrownThat wild Luka Vušković story as Brighton is making a strong push to get the Croatian. 

A look at some of the recent work done by both Germany and Curaçao.Getting to know Curaçao.A prediction on the lineup.A prediction on the match. 

Okay, the World Cup is here and it is time to get past the griping about Julian Nagelsmann and get excited. Playing a hunch on Kai Havertz? Yeah, we might get Charlie Brown'd again, but let's go!Joshua Kimmich is the right guy for this team, but maybe in the wrong position. Bayern is nearing deals for Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown.After Real Madrid was swatted away, PSG is reportedly next in line to try and get Michael Olise.Thomas Müller seems ready to start his career as an executive with Bayern Munich soon. 

Thomas Müller says communication was a problem for Germany when it was announced that Manuel Neuer was coming back. The expectations for Jamal Musiala are too high. Joshua Kimmich almost transferred to PSG. Manchester City's Joško Gvardiol is on Bayern's radar, but can they actually get him?Should Bayern worry about FC Barcelona's rumored interest in Lennart Karl?Catching up on Michael Olise's great start with France and that pesky Real Madrid interest. 

BPW presents the complete preview of all 48 teams competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026!Hosted by Marcus Iredahl (former host of the Bundesliga Rundown), the show features two of his mates: Nana Singh, a Berlin native and Hertha BSC supporter, and Aarron Duncan-Macleod, a Scotsman who will be Miami-bound in just a couple of weeks.In this marathon episode, they discuss:The tournament favourites: France, Spain and – much to Aarron's dismay – England.The potential dark horses: Ecuador, Japan and the host nation, the United States.Is Cristiano Ronaldo holding Portugal back? And is Lionel Messi still as good a footballer as he once was?Will Julian Nagelsmann's poor pre-tournament communication cause issues for Die Mannschaft?Which smaller nation will be the most exciting team to watch?With only a few days to go until the World Cup kicks off, be sure to listen to this preview to get a little more informed on all 48 teams – from Iraq to Brazil – and, hopefully, have a laugh with us along the way.

A heat check on Germany.Bayern Munich's transfer plans offer more questions than answers.Michael Olise's status at Bayern and how the Real Madrid rumors could be impactful even if he doesn't move there.