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He Started Soccer at 30… Now He Wants the World Cup

April 14, 2026 • Armando França Filho • Season 3 • Episode 7

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On Today's Episode:

Welcome back to the FC Game Changer Show!

What if you started from zero… and still chased the highest level?

In this episode of the FC Game Changer Podcast, we sit down with Zach Duke, known as World Cup Dad, to explore a journey that challenges everything we believe about timing, talent, and potential.

After a Division I football career at Liberty University, Zach made the decision to pursue soccer—despite having no prior background in the sport. Since then, he has transformed physically, developed his skills, and built a global audience while chasing the goal of reaching the U.S. Men’s National Team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In this conversation, we explore:

- The mindset required to start something new at a high level
- How discipline and consistency drive transformation
- The challenges of balancing family, training, and ambition
- What it means to pursue a goal that feels out of reach
- Lessons that apply both on and off the field

This episode is not just about football—it’s about redefining what’s possible.

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Real conversations. Real football. Real growth.

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