World Cup Draft: Picking our Best XIs ever... with a twist

The Athletic FC Podcast · Jun 4, 2026 · 1h 2m

With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, four of our writers were tasked with creating an all-time World Cup draft. From your Yashin’s to your Mbappe’s, we’ll attempt to build the ultimate XI spanning all 32 editions of the competition.Host: Duncan AlexanderGuests: Oli Kay, Jack Lang, Carl Anka, Felipe CardenasExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.