Christian Vieri, Gianni Infantino & Siphiwe Tshabalala discuss opening match of FIFA World Cup 2026

The biggest FIFA World Cup ever kicks off with a brand new podcast hosted by Christian ‘Bobo’ Vieri. The Italian legend is joined by South Africa’s Siphiwe Tshabalala in Mexico City to discuss his experience of scoring the opening goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in his home country before sharing his thoughts about what to expect from the 2026 edition. In New York New Jersey Stadium, FIFA President Gianni Infantino joins Bobo to reflect on the memories that built his passion for the game and what he’s looking forward to most ahead of the world’s greatest sporting spectacle. And finally, we hear from Norway’s Erling Haaland on the honour of being part of this tournament and playing in the city that never sleeps! Make sure you subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode! And if you’d like us to answer your questions please send a video or voice note to podcast@fifa.org Follow FIFA World Cup 2026™ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifa TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fifa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifa Tickets and hospitality: https://www.fifa.com/tickets