40 games in — what have we learned from World Cup 2026 so far?In this week’s World Cup recap, we pick out our favourite moments from the last few days, from Scotland fans taking over Fenway Park to the hosts making the tournament better with Canada, the USA and Mexico all giving their supporters something to enjoy.We also discuss why the so-called minnows are refusing to play their expected role. Curaçao’s point against Ecuador, Cape Verde taking something from Uruguay, and the wider sense that the gap is closing.Elsewhere, we talk about the players who have caught our eye, including Saibari, Somerville and Nmecha, pick our favourite goals of the tournament so far, and ask why this World Cup is producing so many goals.Plus:⚽ The Tartan Army showing up⚽ Deniz Undav’s goal against Ivory Coast⚽ Mbappé’s finish against Senegal — and Michael Olise’s pass⚽ France and Argentina in action tonight⚽ Mbappé v Messi: who gets to 17 World Cup goals first?⚽ After 40 matches, who do we now think will win World Cup 2026?Let us know: who has impressed you most, who has disappointed you, and who are you backing to win it all?#WorldCup2026 #WorldCup #Mbappe #Messi #France #Argentina #Curacao #CapeVerde #Scotland #FootballPodcast #BaggiosPenaltyLandedInMyGarden

🌎 The World Cup is underway!In our first World Cup 2026 recap show, we look back at the opening three days of the tournament and discuss the biggest talking points so far.This week:⚽ Our favourite game of the tournament so far⚽ The best goal from the opening three days⚽ Which teams have impressed us most⚽ Which teams have disappointed us⚽ Why Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi is catching the eyeWe also take a deep dive into Scotland's opening 1-0 victory over Haiti, discussing the performance, key moments and what it means for Steve Clarke's side going forward.Plus:📦 Scott opens his Surprise Shirts mystery box live on the show🇫🇷 A closer look at Lille's rising star Ayyoub Bouaddi🏴 Scotland's World Cup campaign gets underwayWhat has been your favourite game of World Cup 2026 so far? And which player has impressed you most?

🏆 World Cup 2026 Predictions, France 98, FM26 Scotland & a Mystery Shirt Unboxing!

In Episode 6 of Baggio's Penalty Landed In My Garden, we pick our World Cup 2026 semi-finalists, debate the favourites for the trophy, and ask whether France, Spain, Brazil or Portugal are best placed to become world champions.

We also discuss:

⚽ Our World Cup 2026 Final Four predictions
⚽ France vs Spain and Brazil vs Portugal potential semi-finals
⚽ Messi & Ronaldo – does it take more courage to start them or take them off?
⚽ Andrew's FM26 Scotland side reaching the World Cup quarter-finals
⚽ Our first World Cup 2026 sticker packet opening
⚽ France 98 nostalgia
⚽ Brazil vs Denmark – the best game of France 98?
⚽ Bergkamp's iconic goal against Argentina
⚽ Ronaldo's unforgettable tournament in France 98
⚽ Croatia's incredible run to the semi-finals
⚽ A live Surprise Shirts World Cup mystery box unboxing

Who are your World Cup 2026 semi-finalists? And what's your favourite memory from France 98?

#WorldCup2026 #France98 #Ronaldo #Messi #FootballPodcast #FM26 #Scotland #Brazil #France #Portugal #Argentina #StickerAlbum #FootballShirts #SurpriseShirts #WorldCupNostalgia #FootballHistory