Bold predictions for World Cup champions and crash-outs

With the World Cup about to kick off, it’s time for Brendan Hunt’s and Rebecca Lowe’s predictions: Who are their dark horses? Which surprising team is going to crash out early?

Which young star will break out? And of course: Which team will go all the way?

Plus, everything to watch for in all 12 groups, and the rule change that could change how we watch and talk about soccer. After the Whistle is an Apple News Original podcast presented by Verizon.