Will the Socceroos make it through the group? World Cup 2026 predictions, insights and more with an A-League coach and former Socceroo

I failed as a footballer - my words, not yours. But that doesn't
stop me from having an opinion...or a podcast.


In this first episode of The Failed Footballer, I
OlanTekkers kick off the World Cup with a mix of
chaos, confidence and conviction. Before a ball is kicked in
Canada, Mexico and the US, I lay out my predictions - who's going
to win it, who's going to bag the most goals and which young star
is going to be this year's James Rodríguez.


I sit down with someone who did make it: Socceroos legend and
A‑League head coach Mile Sterjovski. A man who’s
lived the grind, the doubt, the World Cup pressure and the
responsibility of guiding the next generation. Together we break
down the Socceroos squad, give advice to young players, debate
the tactical identity and explain what it will take to get the
Socceroos out of the group stages.


Finally, I throw across to my mate and ARN sports reporter
John Bric, who’s flying to North America to
follow every Socceroos game live. John gives us his predictions,
his on‑the‑ground expectations and the wild story of how one
footballer went from 4,000 followers to 3.5 million in a week
(currently sitting at 4.9m). Insanity.


The Failed Footballer is your front‑row seat to all the action
from Canada, Mexico and the US, as we follow Australia (and
England) through the group stage (fingers crossed) and
beyond. 


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