Who would win the 2026 World Cup if it kicked off today?

We’re seven months from the start of the 2026 World Cup. While qualification wraps up, our writers answer a simple question: Who’s winning it right now? Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Who would win the 2026 World Cup if it kicked off today?

Hour 1: Alex Kirshner Joins the Show

Paul kicks off the show welcoming in Alex Kirshner from the Split Zone Duo Podcast to talk about the state of the College Football Playoff ranking. Then Paul takes calls on current events in the SEC and some changes coming to the CFP committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: Blake Toppmeyer, USA Today

Blake Toppmeyer from USA Today kicks things off with CFP format talk and should we or shouldn’t we have automatic bids. Plus we take your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: Ralph Russo, The Athletic

Ralph Russo from the Athletic stops by to discuss how many SEC teams. Plus we start taking your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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