⚽ STARTING ELEVEN is LIVE! Adelia and Fares break down a massive day in world football — from Premier League surprises to Xabi Alonso's first win as Chelsea boss and the brand-new Champions League draw.

In this episode:

🔴 Arsenal kick off the season with a win — what it means for their title chances

🔴 Hull City stun Manchester United in a result nobody saw coming

🔴 Tottenham and Aston Villa both suffer heavy defeats — what went wrong?

🔴 Xabi Alonso's managerial debut for Chelsea ends in victory — first impressions

🔴 The UEFA Champions League draw is out — group breakdowns, best fixtures, and dark horses to watch.

Join Adelia and Fares live for reactions, hot takes, and everything you need to know from this action-packed matchday.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is almost here — and there's a LOT to unpack. Adelia and Fares break down Groups G through L, covering every team, every storyline, and every group worth watching as the tournament kicks off.

From Belgium and Egypt in Group G, to Spain and Uruguay in H, France and Norway in I, defending champions Argentina in J, Ronaldo's Portugal in K, and England vs. Croatia in a loaded Group L — these six groups are packed with drama, dark horses, and must-watch fixtures.

Who's advancing? Who's getting upset? Let's get into it.

The World Cup is less than two weeks away. Adelia and Fares are kicking off Starting Eleven's 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage with a full breakdown of Groups A through F — 24 teams, a host nation under pressure, a group of death (or two), and a couple of squads nobody's sleeping on.

Who's flying under the radar? Which group is an absolute nightmare? And which teams are going home in the group stage when they really shouldn't?