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World Cup After Dark

Austin Miller

Austin Miller and Amit Mallik host a podcast covering all things World Cup with their own unique perspective. You may not get smarter, but you'll certainly enjoy the ride. 

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  • 130 episodes
  • Updated July 20

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  • June 4 · 1 hr 16 min

    WCAD 4-10: Group J Preview

    Austin and Amit preview Group J, led by defending champions Argentina, who are looking to become the first repeat World Cup Champions since Brazil in 1962. They're joined by Energy Drink Soccer afficionados Austria, Dark Horses of Tournaments Past Algeria, and a Jordan side dealing with key injuries.

  • June 3 · 1 hr 26 min

    WCAD 4-9: Group E Preview with USA TODAY's Jon Arnold

    Jon Arnold returns for another World Cup Group Preview as this time the guys look at Group E. A re-vamped Germany lead the way, followed by a pair of physical dark horse contenders in Ecuador (the second-best team in South American qualifying) and Ivory Coast (full of young talent). Curaçao, one of the most intriguingly assembled teams of the World Cup, round out the group.

  • June 1 · 1 hr 5 min

    WCAD 4-8: Group B Preview

    The WCAD Preview Cycle reaches Group B, as the guys break down hosts Canada, a Switzerland team smack-dab in the middle of the European contingent, a Qatar side struggling for form, and Bosnia & Herzegovina, who may have captured the heart of one of the hosts...

  • May 29 · 1 hr 22 min

    WCAD 4-7: USMNT, Group D Preview with The Athletic's Henry Bushnell

    Austin & Amit welcome Henry Bushnell back to the show to preview the USMNT and Group D. The guys discuss whether this US team can meet the moment, and exceed the traditional bell curve result. Then, they tackle the dark arts of Gustavo Alfaro's Paraguay, an Australia side that feel out of place in Asia but right at home at the World Cup, and a Turkey team that make this one of the most wide-open groups of the tournament.

  • May 28 · 1 hr 20 min

    WCAD 4-6: Group C Preview

    The guys talk about Group C, a quintessential World Cup Group. Brazil, with Neymar (maybe?) are the headliners, though Morocco, who are looking to graduate past Dark Horse status into genuine contenders, will challenge for the top spot while Scotland and Haiti both have their sights set on finding a path out of the Group.

  • May 26 · 1 hr 21 min

    WCAD 4-5: Group K Preview with Jack Collins

    Austin & Amit welcome Jack Collins of Sirius XM FC and the Ranks FC Podcast for a full preview of Group K. How will Portugal answer their questions and move past the second tier to become genuine World Cup contenders? Can Colombia set piece their way to a dark horse run? What do debutants Uzbekistan have in store, and will DR Congo stay solid enough to frustrate the favorites?

  • May 22 · 1 hr 7 min

    WCAD 4-4: Group F Preview

    Austin & Amit's tour of the groups continues with Group F, headlined by the eternal bridesmaids Netherlands, who are joined by podcast favorites Japan, a grimy group from Tunisia and qualifying antiheros Sweden.

  • May 20 · 1 hr 16 min

    WCAD 4-3: Jon Arnold Joins to Preview Group A

    Amit and Austin are joined by Jon Arnold of the USA Today and Getting CONCACAF'd to preview a wide-open Group A. Hosts Mexico, once again haunted by the goal of a quinto partido, feature alongside a South Korea side looking for form, a South Africa setup prepared to play spoiler, and a Czechia team that have turned things around following a dip in qualifying.

  • May 18 · 1 hr 9 min

    WCAD 4-2: Group H Preview

    The group-by-group previews continue with a look at Group H, headlined by tournament favorites Spain, the potential end of El Loco Bielsa's run with Uruguay, and a feisty battle for third between uncertain Saudi Arabia, and debutants Cape Verde.

  • May 13 · 59 min

    WCAD 4-1: Group I Preview

    Austin and Amit break down an intriguing Group I, headlined by favorites France who are joined by potential dark horses Norway and Senegal and Iraq, the team with more matches played in qualifying than anyone else.

  • May 11 · 1 hr 5 min

    WCAD 4-0: Welcome to the 2026 World Cup, a 30,000 ft. preview

    Amit & Austin kick off their World Cup previews with a big picture look at the 2026 tournament, both on and off the field. The guys talk ticket prices, politics, and weather, before shifting to look at what to expect on the pitch: set pieces, the push and pull of low event football, and the constant calculations required with a third place table in play.

  • March 24 · 48 min

    WCAD 3-49: WCAD and its six friends go to Mexico for the ICP

    Austin and Amit come together to preview the potpourri that is the FIFA Interconfederation Playoff. Can New Caledonia, and its four-ish professionals pull a stunner? (no). How will Jamaica and Suriname look under new managers? (probably mostly the same), plus, what to make of Bolivia, Iraq, and DR Congo, who will all fancy themselves to make the World Cup.

  • March 23 · 1 hr 22 min

    WCAD 3-48: Jack Collins Joins to Preview the European Playoffs

    Austin & Amit are joined by Jack Collins of Sirius XM FC's The Football Show to preview the 16-team UEFA Playoff Thunderdome. The guys talk Italy, who are under immense pressure and looking for a World Cup return, Turkey, who may or may not be properly rated, and of course, Jack's beloved Ireland, plus much much more.

  • January 15 · 51 min

    WCAD 3-46: Senegal-Egypt, Morocco-Nigeria, One Goal, Lots of Drama

    Austin and Amit recap the AFCON Semifinals, starting with Senegal's tactical 1-0 win over Egypt before reveling in the joy of Morocco-Nigeria, which culminated in a topsy-turvy penalty shootout. The guys close out by previewing Sunday's Morocco-Senegal Final.

  • January 6 · 55 min

    WCAD 3-45: AFCON Round of 16 Delivers Tasty Quarterfinal Ties

    Amit & Austin run through the AFCON Round of 16, with special emphasis paid to Nigeria's latest drama, Ivory Coast's brilliance and Senegal's consistency. The guys also preview a fascinating quartet of quarterfinals, headlined by Algeria-Nigeria and Ivory Coast-Egypt.

  • January 1 · 46 min

    WCAD 3-44: AFCON Group Stage Review + Knockout Round Preview

    The guys celebrate the start of a World Cup year with an AFCON Group Stage recap. The favorites are all in place, but the Group Stage still provided its fair share of drama, from surprises like Tanzania and Sudan making the Last 16 to Gabon getting disbanded (no, really). Then, it's a knockout round preview, headlined by intriguing ties like South Africa-Cameroon and Algeria-DR Congo.

  • Dec 17, 2025 · 45 min

    WCAD 3-43: 2025 AFCON Preview

    Austin and Amit come together for a festive season preview of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. From favorites Morocco & Senegal to second-tier contenders like Ivory Coast and Algeria and unknowns like Nigeria and DR Congo, the guys cover it all, including the drama surrounding Cameroon heading into the tournament.

  • Dec 5, 2025 · 39 min

    WCAD 3-42: Group Stage Draw React-A-Palooza

    Amit and Austin come together to take a 30,000 ft. look at the World Cup Group Stage Draw, from a potential Argentina-Spain Round of 32 clash to a bell curvy-opportunity for the USMNT. Plus, Belgium's Group of Opportunity, and the France-Norway-Senegal Thunderdome.