No Easy Games

Group F continues with a look at the perennial Gold Cup contenders Mexico. They stormed to Russia 2018 qualification - but how will they get on this summer? Join us as we discuss inclement weather seasons, violent bloodlust and unspeakable legal issues. Contains some mild language. Theme music - Dirt by Jahzzar, provided under CC-BY SA Creative Commons License creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

After a happy hardcore enforced absence, we continue our preview of the 32 world cup nations by taking a look at Germany. They're the defending champions, top ranked team in the world and favourites to win the whole thing this summer. Join us as we discuss selfish decisions not to use Bluetooth, unbelievable benefit schemes and long-lost penpals. Contains some mild language. Theme music - Dirt by Jahzzar, provided under CC-BY SA Creative Commons License creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Time to close out Group E at this summer's world cup with a look at another of the European contenders in Russia. Serbia saw off Ireland and Wales in qualification - how will they get on in the same group as Brazil, Switzerland and Costa Rica? Join us as we discuss fictional affairs, left foot culture and fish stew. Contains some mild language. Theme music - Dirt by Jahzzar, provided under CC-BY SA Creative Commons License creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

We survived the (albeit quiet) invasion of geese to make it through to our 20th episode. We continue our preview of Group E with a look at Costa Rica. Join us as we discuss managerial moustaches, Anton Du Beke's RSS feed and the unnecessarily complex Costa Rican postal system. Contains some mild language. Theme music - Dirt by Jahzzar, provided under CC-BY SA Creative Commons License creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

We're back in the cave as we continue our preview of the 2018 World Cup with the most exciting nation of them all! It's time for Switzerland and their terrific mix of rules and more rules. Join us as we discuss glossy magazine managerial photoshoots, the Chestnut Festival and frightening continental toilet experiences. Contains some strong language and a brief appearance of several geese in the vicinity of where we recorded. Theme music - Dirt by Jahzzar, provided under CC-BY SA Creative Commons License creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Join us in a cave, apparently, as we start our look at Group E with a samba special. Our preview of all the nations competing in Russia this summer continues with a look at the five-time world champions Brazil. Join us as we discuss childish mispronunciations of Brazilian managers' names, the Brazilian Weatherspoons and accidental kidnappings. Contains some strong language and frequent deliberate mispronunciations of the name Tite. Theme music - Dirt by Jahzzar, provided under CC-BY SA Creative Commons License creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

It's Super Eagles time on No Easy Games We reach the halfway point of our preview of all 32 nations competing at this summer's world cup in Russia by taking a look at Nigeria. Join us as we discuss disturbing Anichebe obsessions, the third oldest boat in Africa and yams. Theme music - Dirt by Jahzzar, provided under CC-BY SA Creative Commons License creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

We're into British Summer Time which means it's almost time for British Funner Time - and the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia. Our next stop as we preview all 32 nations competing this summer is Group D's Croatia. Join us as we discuss Split's tourist failings, Croatian perjury laws and the world's longest strudel. Contains some mild language. Theme music - Dirt by Jahzzar, provided under CC-BY SA Creative Commons License creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

There’s a first time for everything and for Iceland, that means a world cup debut in Russia this summer. We’re continuing our preview of Group D with the Scandinavian new boys. Join us as we discuss elves, Neil Lennon’s legacy and using your dentist qualifications as a fallback for international management failure. Contains some mild language. Theme music - Dirt by Jahzzar, provided under CC-BY SA Creative Commons License creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

No Easy Games moves into Group D and we kick off with the two-time world champions Argentina. We're counting down to Russia 2018 and we take a look at one of the tournament favourites - even though they only sneaked through qualification. Join us as we discuss Don Osvaldo cigars, fingerprinting and claiming international territories. Contains some mild language. Theme music - Dirt by Jahzzar, provided under CC-BY SA Creative Commons License creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/