Trident Football Pod - Roderick Vella

In this episode of Trident Football Pod, hosts Rowen Camilleri and Nicy Baldacchino is joined by sports journalist and presenter Roderick Vella to discuss the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far. The conversation looks at the tournament's biggest talking points, including first impressions, whether it has lived up to expectations, the teams and players who have stood out, the biggest surprises and disappointments, memorable matches, and the overall standard of football. It also covers rising young stars, goalkeepers, football legends, and the changing media coverage and atmosphere surrounding the World Cup. The discussion finishes by looking ahead to the knockout stages, with predictions for the favourites to win the tournament, key players to watch, possible finalists, and a quick-fire round where Roderick gives his views on the best team, player, goal, biggest surprise, biggest disappointment, and who he believes will lift the World Cup trophy.