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The Athletic FC.

Hello and welcome to the Athletic FC Tactics Podcast.

I'm Michael Bailey.

With the World Cup right around the corner, we're discussing the most tactically interesting teams at this summer's tournament.

Plus, we'll assess how the favourites are looking and how to build a successful World Cup squad.

Here with me is Michael Cox.

Hi, Michael.

Connor O'Neill.

Hello, Michael.

And Liam Tharm.

Hey, Michael.

There's a week to go until the 2026 World Cup kicks off across the USA, Canada and Mexico.

And I wanted to kick off this tactical preview by breaking down the concept of squad composition for a tournament.

Let's use England as an example.

People have been surprised by Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave out

players such as Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire.

But what actually makes a balanced World Cup squad, Michael?

Is it just about including the quote-unquote most talented players?

That's true.

Every manager likes to have players that they can trust, for sure.

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