FUT IN REVIEW

The World Cup 2026 is just 11 days away, and we are NOT calm! Welcome to the very first episode of FUT IN REVIEW | World Cup Daily. For the next few weeks, the FUT IN REVIEW team will be in your feeds every single day to break down all the drama, the hot takes, and the action from the biggest tournament on Earth across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
In today’s episode, we kick off the hype train with our unfiltered tournament previews:
The Italian Disgrace: Is Italy missing three World Cups in a row the biggest decline in football history?

Tournament Favorites: Why Spain and Portugal might have the golden ticket (and the tactical reason Cristiano Ronaldo might hold Portugal back).

The 48-Team Chaos: Will the expanded group stage lead to high-scoring thrillers or teams just "parking the bus"?

Our Dark Horses: Why Japan and Norway are ready to stun the world.

The Last Dance: Could the bracket really give us the ultimate Messi vs. Ronaldo World Cup Final?

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Chapters
00:00 The World Cup Countdown Begins
02:45 Excitement for the Expanded Tournament
06:08 Analyzing the Favorites and Dark Horses
10:44 England's Squad and Expectations
14:19 Argentina's Mixed Prospects
17:35 The Impact of Messi and Ronaldo
24:59 Looking Ahead to Daily Coverage

This episode covers the latest updates in FC26, including the latest Prime Heroes promo, the latest patch and World Cup Hype!
Chapters
00:00 End of Season Reflections
02:28 Player Performances and Team Dynamics
03:40 Patch Updates and Gameplay Changes
09:12 New Promo: Prime Heroes
22:24 World Cup Excitement and Predictions
26:03 Ranking World Cup Footballs
32:07 New Game Modes and Reward Changes
41:12 World Cup Predictions and Player Highlights
50:20 Season Wrap-Up and Final ThoughtsSupport us and get the show early and an extra bonus show!https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠Check out our socials:Instagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futinreviewpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We're back after our Southern Europe adventures in Crete! We review our time there, take a deep dive in Ultimate Team Of The Season and inform you about our biggest set of podcast changes ever!
Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back from Crete
02:51 Reflections on the Crete Event
09:03 Ultimate Team of the Season Discussion
11:52 The Impact of SBCs and Player Cards
23:22 Legacy SBCs and Player Ratings
32:22 Top Five Teams of the Season
36:08 Passion for Football and Team Rivalries
38:04 Podcast Production Changes and New Features
46:15 World Cup Coverage PlansSupport us and get the show early and an extra bonus show!
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In this episode, Neil, Graeme and John dive into FUT tactics and Champs experiences, team of the season highlights, and upcoming content from Crete. They share insights on formations, player picks, and the evolving ''meta''.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Team of the Season Overview
03:09 Weekend League Experiences and Red Picks
06:07 Tactical Discussions and Gameplay Strategies
12:13 Meta Tactics and Player Formations
18:06 Halftime Entertainment and Team Rankings
31:55 Exploring FIFA Team Dynamics
39:11 Bundesliga Team of the Season Highlights
45:02 Saudi Pro League Standouts
48:58 Spotlight on SBCs and Player Recommendations
53:03 Frauen Bundesliga and Unique Player Cards
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In this episode, Neil debuts as host, leading discussions on the current state of the FUT market, the latest Team of the Season cards, and the value of season passes. The hosts share their personal experiences and insights, highlighting key players and the excitement surrounding the return of silver icons. The conversation emphasizes community engagement and the evolving landscape of FC trading and gameplay. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into the rankings of football legends, discussing players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Roberto Baggio. They then transition to the current state of the FC market, exploring its fluctuations and the impact of trading groups. The discussion shifts to the future of the transfer market, with insights on EA's strategies and the implications for players. Finally, they emphasize the importance of enjoying the game itself, regardless of market dynamics.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
07:55 Current State of the FUT Market
12:02 Team of the Season Analysis
21:00 Season Passes and Silver Icons Discussion
30:49 Ranking Football Legends
34:46 Current Market Dynamics in FC26
46:00 The Future of the Transfer Market
52:39 Enjoying the Game Beyond TradingCheck out our socials:X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futinreviewpodcastQuestions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠