MUNDIAL 2026: La GEOGRAFÍA que puede decidir quién gana | Norte Magnético #010

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11: 48 teams, 3 host countries, and a geography that will decide matches. Four geographers analyze it like no one else does. In this episode of Magnetic North, we don't just talk about goals: we discuss altitude and climate that affect players, tiny countries like Curaçao, the first World Cup with three host countries (Mexico, Canada, and the USA), how FIFA distributes votes by confederation, football as a geopolitical tool (Qatar, Saudi Arabia), the favorites, and Spain's group. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro: Four Geographers and the World Cup 00:30 - A Historic World Cup: 48 Teams 01:15 - Tiny Countries and Qualifying Oddities (Curaçao, Oceania, Australia) 02:38 - Three First-Time Hosts and the Road to the 2030 World Cup 03:27 - Climate and Altitude: How Geography Decides Matches (Miami, Mexico, Bolivia) 06:58 - FIFA's Geopolitics: Votes by Confederations 08:22 - Spain vs. Morocco: The Battle for the 2030 Final 10:12 - The Africa Cup of Nations Scandal and "Soft Power" 13:57 - Football as Image Laundering: Qatar and Saudi Arabia 2034 23:08 - Miami, Messi, and Hispanic Football in the United States 26:22 - The Favorites: Can Spain Win? 29:00 - Spain's group: Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay 36:14 - Football and identity: the independence debate 47:09 - The surprise: Italy is out again 51:21 - Iran, the Persian Gulf, and the politics of the tournament 53:18 - Closing 🎙️ Magnetic North — talks to understand the world. 🔔 Subscribe:    / @nortemagneticopodcast   📸 Instagram: [your link] #WorldCup2026 #Geopolitics #Geography #Podcast