Talking Tactics

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Muhammad Butt to discuss the England national team, the Spain national team, his correct World Cup prediction, the annoyance of Argentina 2-1 England, why Thomas Tuchel gave way to the bad tendencies of his team, the position of Jude Bellingham, role of Harry Kane, emergence of Djed Spence, short arms of Jordan Pickford, and the cultural reasons that spawn notions of a maladapted "English mentality."

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Jonathan Johnson to discuss the France national team, the promise of their 2026 World Cup fading against Spain, the departure of Didier Deschamps, the arrival of Zinedine Zidane, which areas are places of concern (midfield and full-back), and what the French attack may look like with a more progressive manager in the fold. Why is Kylian Mbappé so brilliant with the national team/at World Cups? Also, the state of French football with regard to marketing television rights.

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Dan Orlowitz to discuss the Japan national team, their 2026 World Cup performances, development of Japanese players, the sporting hierarchy in Japan, how the J.League is evolving, and what Samurai Blue could and should look like over the next few tournaments.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss the 2026 World Cup final, Spain 1-0 Argentina. Spain were the best team. Why wasn't there better opposition? Was Rodri better at the tournament than Lionel Messi? Can a final detract from the whole competition. Did Argentina sour their tournament with their reaction after the game? Most disappointing players, teams, most impressive players and teams, and World Cup XI.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Argentina 2-1 England, Spain 2-0 France, and an Argentina vs. Spain World Cup final.

Thomas Tuchel and England's negative approach at 1-0, Argentina's mentality/character to fight back in every adverse position, the France midfield problem Didier Deschamps leaves behind (for Zinedine Zidane), Spain's ability to control back to front, and why watching in person is different from the television.

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Daniel and Have Hope discuss Portugal and the end of Cristiano Ronaldo. Did Gianni Infantino initiate the start of his end by interfering with Donald Trump in the United States vs. Belgium? Argentina, Egypt, and the use of VAR. Norway and Erling Haaland kill jogo bonito. The conditions that have led to Brazil's decline. Why isn't Jude Bellingham the face of England? France, Kylian Mbappé, and racism in Paraguay.

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Daniel Tiluk, Carl Anka, and eventually Have Hope, discuss the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. Germany's shock exit to Paraguay. Senegal's disappointing (disgraceful/disgusting) elimination against Belgium. Cape Verde's "Rocky" moment against Argentina. Who is going beat France? Our biggest surprises and let-downs thus far.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss the second round of group games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. How have Africa done so far, was Harry Kane hexed, the regression of Senegal, Cristiano Ronaldo shows up to the party, Lionel Messi is the party, most dominant sports athlete of all time, and most impressive/disappointing teams so far.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss the opening round of group games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hydration breaks, Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, the decline of Brazil, and a fast-closing gap between Africa/Asia and Europe/South America.

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Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group L ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

England (00:00) - Muhammad Butt

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Croatia (21:33) - Richard Wilson

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Ghana (39:50) - George Addo Jnr

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Panama (1:02:10) - Jared Ball

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Our Predictions (01:23:18)

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