It's a CONCACAF World Cup for the first time in 32 years, so it's only right that we take a look at the 3 host nations, as well as their confederation-mates from Central America and the Caribbean. Who has the strongest squad? Who's got the best shot to go deep? Who's most likely to crash and burn?

We begin with the always-drama-filled United States and Mexico, where we compare and contrast strengths and weaknesses and debate their respective ceilings. Does the U.S. have a midfield problem? Who's scoring the goals for El Tri? How far can Mexico's Azteca advantage take them?

Then we look into Jesse Marsch's unique Canada's squad, who win with continuity and high work-rate, but have been plagued by the injury bug. Can Alphonso Davies return in time to inspire a knockouts run?

We also take a look at Panama's veteran group who play a classic CONCACAF style and appreciate the incredible stories of Haiti and Curaçao, who overcame great odds to be at the tournament.

Cheers!

Note: This was originally scheduled as the 7th preview, but was moved up a day. The final preview episode will be up tomorrow!

Chapters:

3:55 - USA

18:15 - Mexico

25:05 - Canada

31:35 - Panama

36:05 - Haiti

38:55 - Curaçao

On our 5th of 7 World Cup preview episodes, we dive into some stats and storylines that are flying under-the-radar heading into the tournament.

We're talking 40 year-olds, teenagers, the state of South American football, weather, rule changes, non-league footballers and more.

Be sure to tune to get all the niche details that will impress your friends. And don't forget to like and subscribe and follow us on the socials!

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Chapters:

04:40 - Old men & teenagers

13:00 - South American leagues

16:05 - Deschamps & France

18:45 - new rules & North American weather

27:40 - Non-leaguers

Our 7-day march to opening kick off of the World Cup continues with a deep dive into who might take home the tournaments most coveted prize – the James Rodríguez Award.

This special trophy is awarded to the World Cup's most electric young player, but with a catch. First, you must be 22 or younger by the conclusion of the competition. Second, you cannot already be a global star playing for a megaclub (Yamal, Zaire-Emery, Güler). And third, you ideally don't play for one of the biggest international footballing nations (Endrick, Nico Paz).

The James Rodriguez winner, much like its namesake, will capture the hearts and minds of soccer fans everywhere and will be launched into stardom. Our mission is to build a starting 11 of contenders who we deem most likely to take home this honor (in addition to a hearty bench).

Will your favorite youngster make our roster? Find out on World Cup Preview 4 of 7. 3 more to go!

Cheers!

Chapters:

01:15 - the premise & close omissions

08:00 - Goalkeeper

10:00 - Centerbacks

14:15 - Fullbacks

16:00 - Midfielders

20:45 - Forwards

26:05 - Bench & honorable mentions

31:15 - Our picks for the James Rodríguez Award