Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there’s more to soccer than what happens on the field.

This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup?

Haiku previews of Group E (Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan) and Group F (Belgium, Morocco, Canada, Croatia).

Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).

Many thanks to Alice Seneres.

Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy.

Spain's World Cup squad: Sergio Ramos misses out on fairytale return, Ansu Fati in

Costa Rica World Cup squad 2022: All 26 players on Los Ticos national football team roster for Qatar | Sporting News

Germany World Cup squad: Youssoufa Moukoko, 17, surprise inclusion; Mario Gotze returns

Japan World Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out? | Goal.com US

Belgium World Cup 2022 squad and preview: Roberto Martinez announces final 26-man team | FourFourTwo

World Cup 2022: Hakim Ziyech in Morocco squad with selection row settled - BBC Sport

Canada names 26-man roster for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Croatia World Cup 2022 squad and preview: Zlatko Dalic announces final 26-man team