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World Cup Watchpoint

Ben

World Cup Watchpoint is your source for news, analysis, and opinion about the 2026 Overwatch World Cup, and the global Overwatch esports landscape.

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  • S2 · E14
    August 17 · 30 min

    Believe. - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team United States Preview (feat. TinyShiny and Twinsalty)

    Team USA might have access to more resources than any other World Cup team. With the support of Team Liquid plus the return of Junkbuck, this USA squad is looking to reclaim the World Cup title they last held in 2019. With a young but experienced roster, do the Stars and Stripes have the tools needed to win the Overwatch World Cup? I’m joined by Overwatch casters TinyShiny and Twinsalty to preview this year’s Team USA. Is there too much Team Liquid on this team? Waiting for TR33’s statement moment. The USA locks in. Infekted vs. Hawk. The rare triple Flex Support backline. Team USA’s goals. Find my guests on social media: TinyShiny Twinsalty

  • S2 · E13
    August 12 · 23 min

    There's Nowhere Like Denmark - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Denmark Preview (feat. Scarlet)

    After a disappointing finish in 2023, Team Denmark is back with some of the oldest and youngest players at the Overwatch World Cup. With a group containing both South Korea and Colombia, Denmark's bath to BlizzCon runs through one opponent: France. How does the Landshold stack up to Les Bleus? And how has Denmark adapted to a changing player pool? I'm joined by Denmark General Manager Scarlet to these questions and more. Team Denmark’s collaboration with Esport Danmark and bootcamping in a football stadium Rav's rise and sHockWave's stumbles Breakthrough Player Skytorr Veterans Kellex and Slay Picking up Korean coach YaHo Find my guest on social media: Scarlet

  • S2 · E12
    August 10 · 32 min

    Eating Nuts For Brain Health - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team China Preview (feat. CDHuntersFacts)

    CNOW returns for another Overwatch World Cup with a new look. The absence of Weibo Gaming and former Hangzhou Spark/Team China heroes Leave, Shy, and Guxue has made headlines, but Team China has still assembled a strong roster. I’m joined by the #1 Chinese Overwatch Fan and Once Again Social Media Manager Lionel (aka ChengduHuntersFacts) to talk about Team China! Where are Leave, Shy, Guxue, and Mmonk? Can Pineapple carry this team? How will Sunzo fare as a solo tank? Lengsa's baggage CN fans' high expectations Find my guest on social media: Chengdu Hunters Facts Lionel's personal account

  • S2 · E11
    July 15 · 24 min

    He's Like A River - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team France Preview (feat. KroxZ)

    Allez Les Bleus! World Cup Watchpoint examines Team France with France Tank KroxZ. Can France improve on an underwhelming 2023 LAN performance with a new crop of players? Or will they crash and burn like France did against Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinals? (Truly sorry about that. I was rooting for France!) Ben's impeccable French skills Recovering from Team Peps's shocking relegation France's synergy KroxZ vs. KSG The impact of Overwatch All For One Find my guest on social media: KroxZ

  • S2 · E10
    July 7 · 11 min

    The Center Of The Universe - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Japan Preview (feat. Epic)

    Coming off the electric OWCS Champions Clash, Japanese Overwatch is on the front of everyone’s minds. Can Team Japan capitalize on this momentum to make some noise at the 2026 Overwatch World Cup? Japan Main Support Epic joins me to discuss Team Japan! Japan’s uneventful Online Qualifiers. Is Qki washed? Is KSG as crazy as KroxZ? Learning from OWCS Japan’s best. The team Epic most wants to play. Find my guest on social media: Epic

  • S2 · E9
    May 29 · 19 min

    The Youbi of Thailand - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Thailand Preview (feat. PaLee)

    I have a special place in my heart for OWCS Pacific, and Team Thailand brings together some of the regions best players alongside some potential rising stars. Can PaLee lead them to glory? Rotating Lumi and Kairen at tank Can Thailand play Sigma-Mizuki? PaLee's protegés: Kairen and MSCG Why PaLee is a big Youbi fan Find my guest on social media: PaLee

  • S2 · E8
    May 28 · 35 min

    Can Lightning Strike Twice? - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Colombia Preview (feat. SuperGomez and Lueyyy)

    Team Colombia caught lightning in a bottle with a magical top 12 finish at the 2023 Overwatch World Cup? Can they repeat that performance in 2026 with a motley mix of new and returning players? I'm joined by Colombia Tank SuperGomez and Colombia Assistant Coach Lueyyy to discuss Team Colombia! The 2023 run Changed emerges from the LATAM scene Guyanese Breakthrough Player Lich Mixvi's Korean connections Why did SuperGomez came back to Overwatch from Marvel Rivals? Why does Gomez not speak Spanish? Find my guests on social media: SuperGomez Lueyyy Lueyyy's podcast, Worldwide Overwatch

  • S2 · E7
    May 18 · 22 min

    A Post-Masaa World - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Finland Preview (feat. Gucci and Clowd)

    Reigning bronze medalists, Team Finland has a lot to prove in the 2026 World Cup. Can they repeat their podium finish without a meta game tailor-made for their strengths. I'm joined by Finland DPS Gucci and Finland DPS Cloud to preview Team Finland. The DPS rotation Is Clowd returning to pro play? Gucci learning from veterans Why the Masaa/Skairipa backline fell through Will LhCloudy play? Find my guests on social media: Gucci Clowd

  • S2 · E6
    May 18 · 31 min

    ¡Vamos España! - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Spain Preview (feat. Xzodyal, Santy, and Ness)

    Spain was one of the 2023 Overwatch World Cup's big surprises, but can they repeat that performance in 2026? I'm joined by Spain DPS Xzodyal, Spain Tank Santy, and Spain Manager Ness to discuss Team Spain. Spain's magical 2023 run to top 8 The team's emotional leaders Building around Spain's OWCS core Santy and PatataTime Santy's turbulent FACEIT League Season 8 campaign Xzoydal's future in Overwatch Find my guests on social media: Xzodyal Santy Ness

  • S2 · E5
    May 14 · 34 min

    Bulletin Board Material - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Brazil Preview (feat. Ludwig, Nyohl, and Izzy)

    Did I make a big mistake picking a fight with Brazil's passionate fanbase? Saying they were going to get spawn camped by Puerto Rico certainly doesn't help my cause, but I'm joined by Brazil DPS Ludwig, Brazil General Manager Nyohl, and Brazil Assistant Manager Izzy to discuss the 2026 Seleção Canarinho . This episode was recorded before the mid-season patch. O2 Blast x Team Brazil A double Main Support backline? Why being old is never an obstacle MidZ the data wiz How Ben's Tweets became bulletin board material Izzy recruiting Hydron for Team Brazil Why Nyohl isn't playing Flex Support for Brazil Brazil vs. Colombia: round 2 Follow my guests on social media: Ludwig Nyohl Izzy

  • S2 · E4
    May 13 · 34 min

    The Better Bird Team - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Canada Preview (feat. Reyzr and Noxious)

    Are the glory days of Canadian Overwatch long behind us? Or can a mix of new players and grizzled veterans take Team Canada to new heights? I'm joined by Canada DPS Reyzr and Canada DPS Noxious to query Canada's quest to conquer the continent. Canada's double Flex Support approach Cal's return to Overwatch DhillDucks > ZETA DIVISION and Team Falcons (in one very specific way!) St. Clair College x Team Canada Canada's stacked coaching staff Reyzr's time playing against prime San Francisco Shock Noxious on what's different about 2026 Team Canada compared to 2023 Find my guests on social media: Reyzr Noxious

  • S2 · E3
    May 12 · 18 min

    Who's Driving This Plane?! - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Great Britain Preview (feat. Tred and KiWii)

    I'm joined by Great Britain Tank Tred and Great Britain Flex Support KiWii to discuss the 2026 7 Lions. What is Team GB's plan for the Online Qualifiers, Group Stage, and BlizzCon? Who is #OnThePlane and who is off? Britain's "unprofessional" roster bait GoldenPants, the secret weapon? What's GB's plan for Flex Support? Getting wasted in Anaheim KiWii's American accent What makes ChrisTFer a great coach? Find my guests on social media: Tred KiWii

  • S2 · E1
    May 6 · 20 min

    The Old Men Of The Sea - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Norway Preview (feat. Reinschdyret and Tabiash)

    Can Team Norway surpass expectations with a squad mostly consisting of unretiring veterans? Norway Flex Reinschdyret and Norway Head Coach Tåbiash join me to answer that very question. Converting R3flect to Main Support The return of Psych0 and Isack Not one, but two Venture players? Reinschdyret's Tracer rematch with Time Find my guests on social media: Reinschydret Tåbiash

  • S1 · E34
    April 16 · 29 min

    This 28-Year-Old IT Consultant Still Plays World Cup The Old-Fashioned Way - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Netherlands Preview (feat. Natdoekje, Cas, and Raelyni)

    Netherlands are back with a lot of familiar faces for the 2026 Overwatch World Cup. For the FINAL Overwatch World Cup 2026 Conference Cup team preview, I'm joined by Netherlands Head Coach Natdoekje, Netherlands General Manager Cas, and Overwatch coach and Plat Chat regular Raelyni to break down the 2026 OWRanje roster. Three pro coaches react to the new patch notes ANOTHER 3,000 YEARS OF KIRIKO META!!! Why Dutch is a horrible language The TwolzZ Hitscan experiment When does one reach Unc status? Find my guests on social media Natdoekje Cas Raelyni

  • S1 · E33
    April 16 · 19 min

    Czechia's Secret Coach - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Czechia Preview (feat. Kattos)

    Czechia have produced some great players over the years, but their 2026 Overwatch World Cup roster is full of relative rookies. I'm joined by Czechia Support Kattos to discuss the Overwatch Nároďák and the path to auraful Overwatch. Are all Czechs pirates?! Czechia's secret OWCS coach? The Bohemia Prime/Pytel core Why Exorath declined to play Benching Hiku, the TikTok Genji Czech Symmetra??? The battle for starting Flex Support Find my guest on social media Kattos

  • S1 · E32
    April 16 · 17 min

    Dirt Is Going To Destroy Israel - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Israel Preview (feat. Dirt)

    Against my better judgement, I am previewing Team Israel—but I’m not alone! I’m joined by Türkiye Tank and former NTMR designer Dirt to break down a team that, if we’re being honest, probably shouldn’t be competing, but are anyways. This is certainly the least serious episode of World Cup Watchpoint yet! content warning: brief mentions of ongoing violent conflict and war crimes Falcons Vega’s Jetpack Cat-Bastion composition in Saudi Women’s eLeague That time Israel tested a nuclear weapon in the Indian Ocean with South Africa’s help Old men at Tank and DPS Support duo of players who actually play the game currently!! Why Israel’s best players aren’t playing for the national team Dirt’s extra motivation to beat Israel That time Israel had to fire their assistant coach after a few hours after their announcement because people pointed out how he was a horrible person Find my guest on social media Dirt

  • S1 · E31
    April 16 · 23 min

    Riga State Of Mind - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Latvia Preview (feat. Grebka)

    I'm joined by Brooklyn's finest, Team Latvia Support Grebka, to discuss the plucky Baltic nation's roster for the 2026 Overwatch World Cup. Things you only see in New York City Grebka's high school Overwatch exploits Three flex supports in the backline Teaching BringItOn how to play in a team The political polarization of the Russian language in Latvia Find my guest on social media Grebka

  • S1 · E30
    April 15 · 24 min

    Austrian Fury - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Austria Preview (feat. TAO and Cointree)

    Team Austria was excluded from the 2023 Overwatch World Cup, and they won't let Blizzard forget it. With OWCS talent and some of the brightest stars in FACEIT League, Austria have their sights set on BlizzCon. Austria Team Manager TAO and Twisted Minds/99DIVINE Manager Cointree join me to break it all down. (Note: This episode was recorded in March 2023, before the OWCS EMEA Stage 1 Regular Season, which featured Seicoe and Tama. Please keep that in mind while listening!) Austria's ferocious DPS line of Zydra and Seicoe Can Tama shatter his ceiling? CNYXC's superstar Wuyang play Cointree's deep, manly voice The return of Lv1Crook? Find my guests on social media TAO Cointree

  • S1 · E29
    April 15 · 31 min

    Can The Swiss Conquer The Swiss Stage? - Overwatch World Cup 2026 Team Switzerland Preview (feat, SirGibson, Dewcio, and Črįs)

    Switzerland is a country of mountains and money, but the national Overwatch team has never won an Overwatch World Cup match since 2016, and not for lack of trying or talent. Can the 2026 squad break the curse? I’m joined by Switzerland DPS SirGibson, Switzerland Support Dewcio, and Switzerland Social Lead Črįs to find out. Switzerland’s robust LAN scene Is every Swiss player secretly French, German, or Italian? Izumo’s Hazard obsession Is Črįs the real GM? Which World Cup team is most likely to implode? Dew comments on the Kani exposé Find my guests on social media SirGibson Dewcio Črįs

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