Football is never just football.

Welcome to Hyperfocus FC, a podcast exploring football history, culture, nostalgia, and obsession through an Autistic cultural lens. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.

Hosted by Simon Scott, James Hepworth, and Jack Hoban, the series revisits iconic tournaments, legendary players, unforgettable moments, and the stories that shaped the world's most popular sport. Whether you're a lifelong supporter, a tournament traditionalist, or someone who can still recite a World Cup squad from twenty years ago, Hyperfocus FC celebrates football and the culture that surrounds it.

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In the first episode of this Hyperfocus FC mini-series, Simon Scott is joined by James Hepworth and Jack Hoban to revisit the 2006 FIFA World Cup — a tournament many fans consider the last truly classic World Cup.

From iconic kits, legendary players, and unforgettable matches to Germany's incredible atmosphere as host nation, the trio share their memories of a summer that helped define their love of football. Featuring discussions on Zidane's final tournament, Brazil's galáctico squad, England's Golden Generation, the Battle of Nuremberg, and one of the most famous World Cup Finals ever played, this episode is a nostalgic celebration of a tournament that still feels bigger than football.

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In this episode of Hyperfocus FC, Simon Scott is joined by James Hepworth and Jack Hoban to revisit the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa — the first World Cup ever held on African soil.

From the sound of the vuvuzelas and the iconic tournament soundtrack to Spain's historic triumph, Ghana's unforgettable run, Diego Forlán's brilliance, and England's frustrating campaign, the trio explore a tournament that felt unlike any other. Featuring discussions on the Jabulani ball, emerging stars like Thomas Müller and Mesut Özil, the infamous Lampard "ghost goal", Luis Suárez's controversial handball against Ghana, and a World Cup Final remembered as much for its aggression as Andrés Iniesta's winning goal, this episode looks back on a tournament that helped shape modern football.

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