The Window: An International Football Podcast

Episódios

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  E91: Looking Ahead to Septober, Transfers, and New Coaches 18.08.2026 1h 24min

  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 40min

  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 44min

  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 37min

  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 32min

  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 3min

  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 31min

  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 56min

  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 2min

  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 6min

  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 28min

  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 56min

  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 48min

  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 32min

  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 31min

  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 16min

  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 11min

  Mexico reigns supreme again, but who else surprised? Who disappointed? Brandon and Joe break it all down.
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  E74: 2025 Gold Cup Preview 13.06.2025 1h 7min

  The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup kicks off on Saturday and we're here to preview all of it. Every group, every team.
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  E73: June 2025 Review 12.06.2025 2h 10min

  The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a year away! Brandon and Joe discuss the debutants and eliminations in World Cup Qualifying around the globe, who moves on to the next round in Asia and Central America/Caribbean - plus the craziness of Asian Cup Qualifying.Follow us on X: @windowintlpod, @we_global.
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  E72: June 2025 Preview, Part II: South America & Europe 05.06.2025 1h 14min

  In Part II, Brandon and Joe look at what's on tap in South America and Europe, highlighting key matches and discussing all the groups!Follow us on X and Instagram: @windowintlpod.