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World Cup After Dark

World Cup After Dark

Austin Miller 91 episodes Latest Jun 5, 2026

Austin Miller and Amit Mallik host a podcast covering all things World Cup with their own unique perspective. You may not get smarter, but you'll certainly enjoy the ride.

Episodes

WCAD 4-13: To The Stables, It's Prediction Time Jun 9, 2026 3279 The guys close their World Cup previews with the traditional predictions show! It starts with a  trip to the Dark Horse Stables as Austin and Amit make their picks to surprise. Then they draft fantasy five-a-side teams as a way to preview individual successes. The show closes with a big bracket reveal as Austin and Amit give their tips to lift the trophy. 
WCAD 4-12: Group G Preview Jun 8, 2026 4704 Amit & Austin close out their World Cup Group previews with a look at Group G. Belgium lead the way, a second-tier European team with a last vestiges of a golden generation gifted a generous draw. Iran, one of the storylines on and off the pitch, join them, as do Egypt, who have hooked the hosts with their dark horse credentials. New Zealand round out the quartet, a big fish in the Oceanic con
WCAD 4-11: Group L Preview Jun 5, 2026 4887 Austin and Amit preview Group L, starting with the question on everyone's lips this June: Is it coming home? After tackling an in-depth look at Tommy Tuchel's tactical approach for England, the guys try and decipher if Croatia can somehow surprise again. From there, it's on to Ghana, now managed by Carlos Queiroz in a bit of an oil and water combination, before finishing with an analysis of Panama
WCAD 4-10: Group J Preview Jun 4, 2026 4599 Austin and Amit preview Group J, led by defending champions Argentina, who are looking to become the first repeat World Cup Champions since Brazil in 1962. They're joined by Energy Drink Soccer afficionados Austria, Dark Horses of Tournaments Past Algeria, and a Jordan side dealing with key injuries. 
WCAD 4-9: Group E Preview with USA TODAY's Jon Arnold Jun 3, 2026 5207 Jon Arnold returns for another World Cup Group Preview as this time the guys look at Group E. A re-vamped Germany lead the way, followed by a pair of physical dark horse contenders in Ecuador (the second-best team in South American qualifying) and Ivory Coast (full of young talent). Curaçao, one of the most intriguingly assembled teams of the World Cup, round out the group. 
WCAD 4-8: Group B Preview Jun 1, 2026 3928 The WCAD Preview Cycle reaches Group B, as the guys break down hosts Canada, a Switzerland team smack-dab in the middle of the European contingent, a Qatar side struggling for form, and Bosnia & Herzegovina, who may have captured the heart of one of the hosts... 
WCAD 4-7: USMNT, Group D Preview with The Athletic's Henry Bushnell May 29, 2026 4953 Austin & Amit welcome Henry Bushnell back to the show to preview the USMNT and Group D. The guys discuss whether this US team can meet the moment, and exceed the traditional bell curve result. Then, they tackle the dark arts of Gustavo Alfaro's Paraguay, an Australia side that feel out of place in Asia but right at home at the World Cup, and a Turkey team that make this one of the most wide-op
WCAD 4-6: Group C Preview May 28, 2026 4841 The guys talk about Group C, a quintessential World Cup Group. Brazil, with Neymar (maybe?) are the headliners, though Morocco, who are looking to graduate past Dark Horse status into genuine contenders, will challenge for the top spot while Scotland and Haiti both have their sights set on finding a path out of the Group. 
WCAD 4-5: Group K Preview with Jack Collins May 26, 2026 4903 Austin & Amit welcome Jack Collins of Sirius XM FC and the Ranks FC Podcast for a full preview of Group K. How will Portugal answer their questions and move past the second tier to become genuine World Cup contenders? Can Colombia set piece their way to a dark horse run? What do debutants Uzbekistan have in store, and will DR Congo stay solid enough to frustrate the favorites? 
WCAD 4-4: Group F Preview May 22, 2026 4036 Austin & Amit's tour of the groups continues with Group F, headlined by the eternal bridesmaids Netherlands, who are joined by podcast favorites Japan, a grimy group from Tunisia and qualifying antiheros Sweden. 
WCAD 4-3: Jon Arnold Joins to Preview Group A May 20, 2026 4578 Amit and Austin are joined by Jon Arnold of the USA Today and Getting CONCACAF'd to preview a wide-open Group A. Hosts Mexico, once again haunted by the goal of a quinto partido, feature alongside a South Korea side looking for form, a South Africa setup prepared to play spoiler, and a Czechia team that have turned things around following a dip in qualifying. 
WCAD 4-2: Group H Preview May 18, 2026 4183 The group-by-group previews continue with a look at Group H, headlined by tournament favorites Spain, the potential end of El Loco Bielsa's run with Uruguay, and a feisty battle for third between uncertain Saudi Arabia, and debutants Cape Verde.

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