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FAN48
The World Cup Fans Podcast.
From Stage Door Athletic
In summer 2026, presenter Rob Shaw Cameron travels across the United States, Mexico and Canada to meet a fan from every one of the 48 nations competing at the World Cup. One tournament. Three host nations. Forty-eight fans.
No pundits. No players. Just people.
Could you be one of the FAN48?
The Quest
FAN48 is a podcast about the human side of the biggest sporting event on earth — from stadiums and fan parks to bars, homes and city streets. Across six weeks of the tournament, FAN48 will release daily episodes, each one a conversation with a supporter of one of the 48 competing nations. Travel storytelling, fan conversations, and reflections on the atmosphere of a World Cup, told from inside.
Football clubs are communities long before they are businesses. FAN48 is a podcast about the same thing —identity, belonging, ritual, travel, rivalry, family, memory.
Could you be one of the FAN48?
We’re looking for a fan from every one of the 48 nations competing at the World Cup to feature on the podcast. We want to hear from you.
On The Ground
FAN48 will be inside the stadium for five matches across the tournament – including the World Cup Final.
Panama v England | Group, New York
Round of 16 | Mexico City
Quarter-Final | Miami
World Cup Final | New York
Plus fan parks, sports bars and six weeks travelling across all three host nations and the World Cup Final.
Listen To FAN48
Partner with us
FAN48 offers brands the chance to align with a unique storytelling project during the world’s biggest sporting event — through association, content, and activation rather than traditional advertising. We’re confirming partners ahead of the tournament window.
Beyond brand sponsorship, FAN48 is exploring partnerships with media outlets — broadcasters, podcast networks, editorial publications, and producers interested in episode licensing, co-distribution, or wider editorial collaboration around the tournament. If FAN48 fits your audience or your coverage plan, we’d love to talk.
Meet The Team
Rob Shaw Cameron – Host
Rob Shaw Cameron is an actor and presenter best known for his recurring role as Laurence the Dentist in Coronation Street, the UK’s longest-running primetime drama. He hosts the Stage Door Athletic podcast, with three years of recordings from international rugby tournaments, the NBA and the Winter Olympics. His approach is conversation, not commentary.
Bob Diggles – Producer
Bob is a highly experienced former BBC Radio producer whose career spans BBC Radio Solent, Heart and Capital. He has written and produced acclaimed podcasts including Bob Graham Sounds and Dad Does Drugs, bringing deep editorial expertise and audio storytelling craft to the project.