The Window: An International Football Podcast

Episodes

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  E94: Septober Preview, Part III: Europe 23.09.2026 1h 33m

  We've come to an end of our previews for the Septober 2026 window, where we wrap up with UEFA Nations League!Thanks for listening!
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  E93: 2027 AFCON Qualifying Preview 21.09.2026 2h 7m

  Welcome! AFCON Qualifying is back and so are we to round it all up! Only this time, we are joined by a special guest - Ben Jackson! Ben is a published author on AFCON, afro-politics, and co-host of the Belgian Football Podcast!You can follow Ben at @benjack94 and us at @windowintlpod!
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  E92: Septober Preview, Part I: Oceania, Asia, America 16.09.2026 1h 59m

  The new combined window is here and we're ready for it! In Part I, we will talk about an exciting window in Oceania, Asia, and North/Central America/Caribbean!Follow us on X, IG: @windowintlpod and @we_global.
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  E91: Looking Ahead to Septober, Transfers, and New Coaches 18.08.2026 1h 24m

  We're back to discuss the upcoming mega window - which we're calling "Septober", plus looking at some of the transfers that have involved various national team players as well as discussing some of the new coach hires by the likes of Netherlands, Jordan, Congo Republic, Ivory Coast, and more!Follow us: @windowintl pod on X, IG.
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  E90: World Cup Quarterfinals Preview 09.07.2026 1h 40m

  We're back to review the World Cup knockout stage so far and look briefly ahead to the quarterfinals!We'll have a full review of all teams at the tournament once completed.Follow us: @windowintlpod and @we_global on X.
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  E89: 2026 FIFA World Cup Preview, Part II 03.06.2026 1h 44m

  It's the World Cup. It's our preview. It's Part II.We cover Groups G-L and make our predictions for who will win it all!
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  E88: 2026 FIFA World Cup Preview, Part I 28.05.2026 1h 37m

  It has finally arrived... the BIG one. The World Cup is here and so are we to break it all down for you!In Part I, we go through the first six groups - A through F - and take a look at each team.We also discuss the new UEFA competitions format for 2028 and beyond at the start of the episode.You can follow us on X and IG: @windowintlpod. You can follow Brandon at @we_global.
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  E87: The Field of 48 is Complete 21.04.2026 1h 32m

  Brandon and Joe review the March window, discussing the finish to World Cup Qualifying, Asian Cup Qualifying, AFCON 2027 Preliminary Round, and more!
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  E86: March 2026 Preview 20.03.2026 2h 3m

  Crucial World Cup playoffs, chaos in CAF as Senegal is stripped of its AFCON title, Asian Cup Qualifying concludes, FIFA Series looks awesome, and AFCON Qualifying begins!Thank you for listening!Follow us: @windowintlpod on X, IG!
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  E85: International Roundup 26.02.2026 1h 31m

  Brandon and Joe are back to run through some major news items and take a look at a few draws that occurred since we last recorded.Stay informed! Follow us @windowintlpod on X, IG.
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  E84: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Preview 15.12.2025 1h 56m

  We're joined by the oracle of African football himself, Mark Gleeson, live from South Africa to run down all the teams at the upcoming AFCON!Mark is fully immersed in football on the continent and currently works for Reuters, having done work in the past with CAF, BBC, SABC, and many others! You'll hear him on the world television feed during the tournament commentating matches.Follow Mark on X at @markgleesonfoot.
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  E83: November 2025 Review 24.11.2025 2h 2m

  World Cup Qualifying comes to a close, with just the playoffs left! We discuss the end of qualifying in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Plus some chat about possibly the best international window ever, Oceania is back, how Mama Africa delivered, and history for Singapore.
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  E82: November 2025 Preview 04.11.2025 2h 6m

  Back around the world we go to talk about FIFA World Cup Qualifying in North/Central America & the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Plus, we have notes on Asian Cup Qualifying and the match you want to make sure to watch, Oceania is back with the Prime Ministers Cup, and the new CONCACAF Series for those countries who are already out of the World Cup.Hosted by Brandon Riff and Joe Gould.Follow us: @windowintlpod on X/IG.
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  E81: Party In Praia! (Oct 2025 Review) 24.10.2025 2h 28m

  Brandon Riff and Joe Gould go around the world to talk about all things international football that took place during the October 2025 window! From Cape Verde to Curaçao, get our reactions to the action!Follow us on X/IG: @windowintlpod.
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  E80: October 2025 Preview Part II: Asia and Africa 08.10.2025 1h 56m

  Asian Cup Qualifying features a double matchday + World Cup Qualifying in Asia as Round 4 gets underway. Plus, Africa concludes qualifying as we go through all the groups.Follow us on X, IG: @windowintlpod.
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  E79: October 2025 Preview, Part I: Europe & Central America/Caribbean 06.10.2025 1h 48m

  We're back to preview the October international window, with at least NINE guaranteed spots to be filled in Africa and Asia combined.Follow us on X/IG: @windowintlpod and @we_global.
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  E78: September 2025 Review 17.09.2025 2h 32m

  Brandon and Joe are back to go around the world and talk World Cup Qualifying, CAFA Nations Cup, King's Cup, and more!Follow us! @windowintlpod on X, IG.
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  E77: September 2025 Preview 02.09.2025 2h 31m

  Brandon and Joe discuss all the action for the September window, including what's to come in World Cup Qualifiers around the world!Follow us on X/IG: @windowintlpod!
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  Ahmad Faqa (Syria National Team) 18.08.2025 16m

  Joe recently ventured to Iceland and, while there, sat down for a quick chat with Ahmad Faqa, who plays for the Syria national team.Big thanks to Ahmad and FH for making this possible.Follow us on X and Instagram: @windowintlpod.
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  E75: 2025 Gold Cup Review 10.07.2025 1h 11m

  Mexico reigns supreme again, but who else surprised? Who disappointed? Brandon and Joe break it all down.