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The Maple Footy Podcast

The Maple Footy Podcast

por Sam Little

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World Cup Awards and Team of the Tournament

As we finish our World Cup 2026 episodes, there was only one way to end it: to reflect on the tournament. I drew up a list of my top 10 favourite moments from this World Cup, some great stories, beautiful tributes, underdogs punching up, and teams making their countries believe. To bid farewell to the World Cup, let's reflect on some of these great moments. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

World Cup Awards and Team of the Tournament

With the World Cup having concluded, let's chat a bit about my awards for the tournament. Whether it be the Golden Ball, Young Player, Golden Glove and of course the team of the tournament, we talk about it all. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Spain are champions of the World after beating Messi's Argentina, my thoughts

And just like that... the World Cup is over. The greatest sporting event bids us farewell with a pretty lacklustre and frustrating final. Argentina didn't show up to play football; they were just passengers in this one-team race. Players like Messi, Fernandez, Mac Allister and Alvarez all struggled to get into this match. While Spain totally controlled this match and were more than deserving winners of the prize. Their substitutions changed the game and even linked up to help them win it in the end! There's a lot to talk about so... let's talk about it. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Semi-Final Recap! Messi puts Argentina through to face Spain, Tuchel BOTTLES it & France out!

Semi final are done, meaning we do have to talk about it. Whether it be Argentina setting up their second World Cup final in a row or Spain returning to their first one since 2010. It's sure to be a big day. We talk about the final itself and the semis that set up the dates with destiny. France who were the best team (in my opinion) in the tournament, struggled greatly on the day to match Spain's tactics. Whereas Tuchel bottled it for England. Let's talk about it all in depth. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA F Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Quarter Final Recap! Mbappé & Jude SHINE, Haaland's Norway bow out... Messi's Last Dance??

Quarter Finals are now done and dusted! And as per usual, there is a lot to talk about. France continues to impress me, Belgium took Spain to their limit, but ultimately the European champs pulled through. On the other side, Haaland & Norway's Dark Horse run came to an end :( Jude Bellingham did shine with a brace to get England to their second semi-final in 3 World Cups. Then there was the whole Argentina-Switzerland match, which leaves some stuff to talk about there. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Canada's World Cup Recap & What's Next

Having now taken a moment to reflect on Canada's World Cup run I have decieded to take a deeper look at what could be next for the 26 the represented us. Some of the postives and some of the negatives through out our run. There's a lot to talk about... so let's Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Round of 16 Recap, Brazil, USA, Portugal OUT, Argentina's Controversial Win, Mbappé is HIM & More

Just because there's no World Cup Football on today doesn't mean we can't talk about it, right? The round of 16 has concluded, so let's look at each game and how teams fared. Talking about players like Ronaldo, Haaland, Messi, Mbappé, Bellingham, their individual talents as well as their matches as a whole! Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Canada's World Cup Journey is Over... my thoughts

A tough one to take... but I can't help but feel proud of what these guys did for us on the biggest stage in sport. How could they played, how much fun I had cheering them on. Yes, we're sadly now out of the World Cup it was a truly great run for us. So many highs along the way and to go out on our sword against one of the best teams still in the competition in Morocco, that's not exactly an embarrassment, is it? Let's talk about it all. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Stephen Eustáquio Strike puts Canada into the Round of 16! My match reaction, what this means

It may not have been the prettiest win, but it was our most historic. In a must-win game, our boys got the job done courtesy of a Stephen Eustáquio strike. Coming in the dying moments of the match step up our vice captain and one of the most influential players we've seen. What a moment it was, and it's a moment that can fundamentally change Canada Soccer for years to come! Let's talk about it. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Canada lose to Switzerland in final World Cup Group Game, full match recap

A disappointing day for Canada Soccer, not only because our boys lost, but it was the manner in which we did, and that loss means we have no more games IN Canada during the duration of our run in this tournament. In this episode, we talk about Canada's highs and lows so far this tournament so far. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

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