The Seleção Podcast

On Episode 111, host Danny Pinto went LIVE (!!!) with guest Eric Krakauer the day after Portugal's disappointing and problematic draw against DR Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston.

Danny and Eric talked about what went wrong, how Eric was not surprised by the result, how much of the blame is shared between Roberto Martínez's tactics and the players' execution of those tactics, what/who they would like to see in the upcoming match against Uzbekistan, and so much more.Danny and Eric were also able to connect with some fans and supporters in the studio, and went over plenty of comments in the chat.

A lot of show...a lot of emotion...a lot of passion...FORÇA PORTUGAL!!!

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On Episode 110, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira as they preview Portugal's opening Group K match against the Democratic Republic of Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Host Danny Pinto speaks with Brian Martins and Derrick DeMelo of "The Portuguese Kids" and comedian and co-founder of "Battle of the Bifanas" Taylor Amarante in the next installment of our series of episodes leading up to the World Cup where we are bringing the world of Futebol and Portuguese Influencers together.

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Host Danny Pinto speaks with David Rodrigues of "How To Cook Stuff" in the next installment of our series of episodes leading up to the World Cup where we are bringing the world of Futebol and Portuguese Influencers together.

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Host Danny Pinto speaks with Silvia Manuela, founder of The Portuguese Collective in the next installment of our series of episodes leading up to the World Cup where we are bringing the world of Futebol and Portuguese Influencers together.

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Host Danny Pinto speaks with Carlos Sousa, founder of "João's List" in the next installment of our series of episodes leading up to the World Cup where we are bringing the world of Futebol and Portuguese Influencers together.

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On Episode 109, host Danny Pinto is joined by soccer/football commentator Derek Rae of FOX Sports, as he is part of the star-studded broadcast team FOX Sports has put together for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Danny and Derek discuss the World Cup expanding to 48 teams, Derek being partnered once again with former England goalkeeper Robert Green in the broadcast booth, Portugal being among the favorites while no longer needing to rely solely on Cristiano Ronaldo, and so much more.

Our thanks to Eric Esteban, FOX Sports Vice President of Media Relations, for his assistance in making this interview happen.

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Host Danny Pinto speaks with Tony Gonçalves of "The Heart and Hustle of Portugal" Podcast in the first of a series of episodes leading up to the World Cup where we are bringing the world of Futebol and Portuguese Influencers together.

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LIVE Coverage of Portugal's Roster Announcement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Broadcast LIVE on The Seleção Podcast YouTube channel

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On Episode 108, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer, as they look back at Portugal's friendlies against Mexico and the United States.

Danny and Eric discuss Roberto Martínez's approach to the friendlies, how the squad looked in the two matches, who perhaps played themselves on (or off) the World Cup squad, and the guys give their WAAAAY too early predictions for who will be on Portugal's World Cup roster.

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