15 July 2026 FAFO compares two North American World Cups separated by 32 years, using Copilot to explore how football, American culture, audiences and the business surrounding the tournament changed
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Stage 10 — France, According to the TourStage 10 — France, According to the Tour
14 July 2026 On Bastille Day, FAFO explores France through the Tour de France — cycling, food, fashion, music and philosophy, and how a bike race became a travelling expression
Rest Day — How Le Tour Became a Global Commercial IconRest Day — How Le Tour Became a Global Commercial Icon
13 July 2026 No stadium. No ticket sales. Thousands of kilometres of public roads. FAFO examines how the Tour became one of sport’s great global commercial properties despite giving the
Stage 7 — Paul Seixas & What the Tour Means for BrandsStage 7 — Paul Seixas & What the Tour Means for Brands
10 July 2026 FAFO profiles French rising star Paul Seixas and examines what the Tour de France can offer major brands — from attention and association to culture, experience and
Stage 6 — Tadej Pogačar & Cycling’s Global MarketStage 6 — Tadej Pogačar & Cycling’s Global Market
9 July 2026 A closer look at Tadej Pogačar and the forces shaping modern professional cycling, from elite performance and superstar value to the increasingly global market surrounding the sport.
Stage 5 — What Does Škoda Actually Get from the Tour?Stage 5 — What Does Škoda Actually Get from the Tour?
8 July 2026 FAFO examines Škoda’s long-running Tour de France partnership to understand what brands actually receive from major sports sponsorship — beyond having their logo everywhere. [ WATCH THE
Stage 4 — What Is the Tour Worth to the Towns It Visits?Stage 4 — What Is the Tour Worth to the Towns It Visits?
7 July 2026 FAFO attempts to quantify the Tour effect, examining how hosting the race can drive tourism, visibility and economic activity for the cities and towns along its route.
The Penalty Kick: Sport’s Ultimate TheatreThe Penalty Kick: Sport’s Ultimate Theatre
7 July 2026 FAFO digs into football’s simplest and most psychologically brutal action — analysing placement, goalkeeper behaviour, run-ups, pressure, shootouts, ritual and confidence to ask what the data can
Stage 3 — Tour De France: The Ultimate Tourism Campaign?Stage 3 — Tour De France: The Ultimate Tourism Campaign?
6 July 2026 The Tour doesn’t just sell cycling — it sells France. FAFO examines how landscapes, towns, food and culture turn the race into one of the world’s great
Stage 1 — Live from BarcelonaStage 1 — Live from Barcelona
4 July 2026 FAFO goes live from Barcelona at the Grand Départ, capturing the crowds, atmosphere and spectacle as the 2026 Tour de France gets underway. [ ← ALL EPISODES
FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 32 Preview & PredictionFIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 32 Preview & Prediction
29 June 2026 With the group stage finished, FAFO analyses the remaining teams, player performance, momentum and squad health to forecast every Round-of-32 match and the likely path through the
America at 250: Sports & MusicAmerica at 250: Sports & Music
3 July 2026 On the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, FAFO attempts the modest task of ranking the greatest US sports teams, athletes, artists and albums — with US-Australian sports
Tour de France 2026 — Preview, History & PredictionTour de France 2026 — Preview, History & Prediction
2 July 2026 Before the Grand Départ, FAFO digs into the Tour’s history, teams and leading riders, using Copilot-powered data analysis to forecast how the 2026 race might unfold. [
Messi vs Ronaldo: The GOAT – What Does the Data Actually Say?Messi vs Ronaldo: The GOAT – What Does the Data Actually Say?
1 July 2026 FAFO first asks what “greatness” actually means in a team sport, then puts Messi and Ronaldo through the data — goals, creation, tournaments, longevity, clutch moments and
Wimbledon 2026: Preview & PredictionWimbledon 2026: Preview & Prediction
29 June 2026 FAFO analyses the men’s and women’s Wimbledon draws, combining rankings, form, grass-court performance, injuries and match-up dynamics to identify upset risks, projected paths and potential champions. WATCH
NHL Draft 2026: Preview & PredictionNHL Draft 2026: Preview & Prediction
25 June 2026 FAFO analyses the leading prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft, evaluating talent, team fit and future potential before predicting the opening selections — including, as it turned
NBA Draft 2026: Preview & PredictionNBA Draft 2026: Preview & Prediction
22 June 2026 FAFO puts the leading NBA Draft prospects through a live Copilot analysis, comparing talent, team needs and potential fit before predicting where the top players will land.
State of Origin: Queensland vs NSW — Game 2 PreviewState of Origin: Queensland vs NSW — Game 2 Preview
17 June 2026 Ahead of Game 2, FAFO analyses Queensland and New South Wales through form, roster strength, momentum and pressure to see whether the numbers can make sense of
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group Stage Preview & PredictionFIFA World Cup 2026: Group Stage Preview & Prediction
9 June 2026 FAFO previews the World Cup group by group using live data and forecasting, joined by AI researcher Neil Davidson, sports designer Roger Guillamet and sports data specialist
NBA Finals & Stanley Cup Final 2026: Preview & PredictionsNBA Finals & Stanley Cup Final 2026: Preview & Predictions
1 June 2026 FAFO tackles two championship series at once, analysing the NBA and NHL finalists through performance, momentum and forecasting signals before predicting who will finish the season holding