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Ask Us Anything About the 2026 World Cup
We have been covering football for a quarter of a century, and now we are here to answer all your pressing questions about the 2026 World Cup. Miguel Delaney, chief football writer, and Lawrence Ostlere, chief sports writer, hosts of the Copa Independent podcast, are ready to engage with you.
About the Session
This exclusive Ask Me Anything session takes place on Thursday 21 May between 2pm and 3pm. To participate, ensure you are logged into a registered account on independent.co.uk. Register or log in, then return to this page to submit your question. Scroll down to see questions and answers, and click the 'load more' button to view the full Q&A.
The Copa Independent Podcast
Miguel and Lawrence also host The Independent's World Cup podcast, Copa Independent. It not only gets you excited about the World Cup but also makes you think deeply about it. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Key Topics Covered
As the World Cup approaches, Miguel and Lawrence have been discussing crucial issues on their podcast. These include England's inconsistent performance, the socio-political implications of Donald Trump's involvement, the rising costs of the World Cup, whether Thomas Tuchel is the missing ingredient for England's success, and whether the 2010 World Cup was truly exceptional or just viewed through rose-tinted glasses.
Now it is your turn. Have your most burning questions answered by two journalists with over 25 years of experience covering football. Do not miss this opportunity to join the conversation.
