Sweepstake Special! ⚽️ The Official Hanging Out Podcast Live Draw 2026!️

7 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 19 chapters

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This episode is a live “World Cup sweepstake” draw for the 2026 tournament, pairing 48 nations with 24 Hanging Out podcast characters. Hosts Declan Donnelly and Tony Mack (not Tony Mack) pull names from balls; each winner gets a personalised voice note rendition of “We’re On The Ball.” The draw runs from 11 June to a final on 19 July, with 1–103 games. Key claims/fun facts are tossed in for each pairing (e.g., Norway has a winning record against Brazil; Saudi Arabia has the world’s largest country without a permanent river; Spain has no official anthem lyrics; Netherlands hold the record for most World Cup finals without winning; Brazil is the only nation to play every World Cup; Switzerland tap water is often purer than bottled). Notable “guests”/characters include Kieran (“Kieran, the comma guy”), Mike (GCSE textbook), Sexy and Nice, Sir David Attenborough, Bono’s hat, Dex Beard, Willy Nilly, Tom Holland, Mrs Donnelly, Kelly/Nutelli, Jamie Oliver, Zendia’s dog, Heckless Corner, Caroline’s top shoes, Gary Oldman, and KSI.

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World Cup Sweepstake Overview

2:38 to 3:41

An overview of the World Cup sweepstake and prizes for the listeners.

“Today's podcast is all about two worlds colliding.”

Kieran's Teams: Norway and Saudi Arabia

3:41 to 5:05

Kieran's teams are drawn, with fun facts about Norway and Saudi Arabia.

“It's the official Hangout Podcast World Cup Speed State Live Draw 2026.”

Mike's Teams: Spain and Australia

5:05 to 6:34

Mike is assigned Spain and Australia, with interesting facts about both countries.

“I'm going to get whoever I hit the camera with, I reckon is going to win.”

Couple's Teams: Cabo Verde and Netherlands

6:34 to 8:06

A couple gets Cabo Verde and the Netherlands, with fun facts about them.

“mm-hmm have you had a couple of loggerhead turtles in the sky?”

Anthony's Teams: Democratic Republic of Congo and Ecuador

8:06 to 10:27

Anthony's teams are drawn, featuring fun facts about the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ecuador.

“How long did he have his fingers in that ball?”

Sir David Attenborough's Teams: Haiti and South Africa

10:27 to 11:49

Sir David Attenborough is assigned Haiti and South Africa, with relevant facts.

“That's what I thought of this person or persons, if they're even real.”

Bethan's Teams: Jordan and Portugal

11:49 to 12:46

The Bethans are assigned Jordan and Portugal, learning fun facts about both.

“where are you going I've dropped a thing I've dropped a thing good luck Mendon next ah yes a good friend of a podcast mentioned quite a few times this series so far.”

Bono's Hat's Teams: Pakistan and Belgium

12:46 to 14:00

Bono's hat draws Pakistan and Belgium, with entertaining facts shared.

“But, that, ladies and gentlemen, six days worth of growth.”

Fun Facts About Brazil and Switzerland

14:00 to 14:54

Learn intriguing facts about Brazil's World Cup history and Switzerland's pristine tap water.

“Brazil, the only nation to play in every World Cup.”

World Cup Team Insights

14:54 to 17:08

Discussion on various World Cup teams and fun facts about each country.

“are going to make the final next your majesty The king!”
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Exploring England and Iran

17:08 to 17:44

Dive into interesting facts about England's equine passports and Iran's postal history.

“Since 2005, it is a legal requirement for all equines in the country to carry an official equine passport.”

Egypt and Paraguay Facts

17:44 to 18:35

Discover fascinating facts about Egypt's climate and Paraguay's unique geographical features.

“Sorry, I got a very funny taste in my mouth after the revolt.”

Germany and Morocco Highlights

18:35 to 19:41

Insights on Germany's diverse cuisine and Morocco's World Cup achievements.

“Kelly and our massive telly has got Germany.”

Ghana and USA Trivia

19:41 to 20:50

Engage with trivia about Ghana's football players and unique cities in the USA.

“Make sure you do it because I look stupid otherwise, Alex.”

Facts About France and Colombia

20:50 to 22:20

Fun facts about Bosnia and Herzegovina's waterfalls and France's powerhouse football team.

“And, of course, the United States of America.”

Senegal and Iraq Insights

22:20 to 23:37

Learn about Senegal's birdwatching spots and Iraq's historical significance.

“Home to the world's oldest civilization, Mesopotamia.”

Argentina and Panama Trivia

23:37 to 24:48

Discover Argentina's championship status and Panama's geographical uniqueness.

“Argentina indeed are the defending champions.”

Austria and Japan Facts

24:48 to 26:04

Discuss Austria's historic flag and Japan's unique Christmas traditions.

“Austria's flag is one of the oldest national flags still in use.”

Final Teams and Wrap-Up

26:04 to 28:00

Conclude with facts about Tunisia and Croatia, and the overall World Cup draw.

“The Star Wars movie set, including the Lars Homestead, is still standing in the Tunisian desert and can be visited by tourists.”
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2:25Ant McPartlin:Hello and welcome to the official Hanging Out Podcast World Cup sweepstake live draw 2026. That's a mouthful, isn't it? It's a bit long, isn't it? It's too long. We're your hosts, Declan Donnelly and Tony Mack. I'm not Tony Mack. Welcome along. Today's podcast is all about two worlds colliding. In this ball here, this ball here, we have every nation playing in the world. There are 48 of them, to be exact. The biggest World Cup tournament there has ever been on planet Earth. Ever. And I'm very much looking forward to it. In this ball, we have 24 of our favourite characters from the Hanging Out podcast universe.

3:04It's a universe now. We'll be pairing two nations with each character to be in with a chance of winning.

3:11Ant McPartlin:As a prize, we will be sending to the winner a personalised voice note rendition of We're On The Ball. Whether they like it or not. Whether they want it. The tournament kicks off on the 11th of June with a 1-103 games to get through before that much anticipated final on the 19th of July, where we all go around to Dex House to watch it. What? Who will lift the trophy? And more importantly, who will win that very special voice note? There's only one way to find out. Grab the balls. It's the official Hangout Podcast World Cup Speed State Live Draw 2026. Okay, first name out of the ball. Good luck, everybody.

3:51From the Hangout Podcast universe is... Oh, I know he hit him, didn't he? King. Kieran, the comma guy. So you've got two teams, Kieran. Your first team is... Norway. Norway. Norway. Norway. And Saudi Arabia.

4:08Ant McPartlin:No way, Saudi Arabia. let me give you some fun facts on Norway and Saudi Arabia oh if you must Norway is one of the few nations with a winning record against Brazil really? that's a good fact have you ever been? yes I have have you? you didn't expect that I did not I went to Norway when I was five we got the ferry over from Newcastle we got the ferry to Norway because my auntie lived there I say she's my auntie she's just a friend mam's friend just a friend what was her name? Berwick auntie Berwick she had two daughters and we played in the garden and I ate lots of biscuits. And she had rabbits.

4:43That's all I remember. I was fine. Come on, guys. What else do you expect? So, there you go. Lovely facts for all your fact fans. No way. But can they win the World Cup? No way. No way. No way. Maybe. Maybe they could.

4:54Ant McPartlin:And Saudi Arabia. It is the world's largest country without a permanent river. Good fact. Yeah. Good fact. There we are. Norway and Saudi Arabia. To Kiran. Well done, Kiran. Best of luck. This is for you. Nearly. I'm going to get whoever I hit the camera with, I reckon is going to win. Okay? Okay. Yeah. All right. Next person from the Hangout Podcast Universe is Mike, who we gave the GCSE textbook to. Yeah. Who's Mike's two teams? Spain. Spain. Mike, you got Spain. Spain. And Australia. Australia. Ah, so some fun facts. Ask me. Spain, have you ever been? Yes. Lots of times. They've been in loads of places in Spain.

5:42Ant McPartlin:Do you like it? Yeah, I love it. Australia. Australia. Have you ever been? Loads of times. Oh, that's good. The men's team are called the Socceroos. The women's team are called the... Soccerinis. The Matildas. Are they? Yeah, the Matildas. And as we all know, in Australia, everybody walks around upside down. Obviously. Spine. Spine. That's right. Look at it. Back here. They could have done this electronically. They could have done. Could you not give me an iPad? Spain's national anthem has no official lyrics. Doesn't it? No, not one. We could make it up next time. Not one. We are Spain and we like Spanish things and we like Pajal and it's been hot.

6:23Tata's Bravas. Spain and... We are Spain and we like hot things. Yeah?

6:29Ant McPartlin:But you've got to get Patata's Bravas in there. And Patata's Bravas and Pajal. Good luck, Mike. Good luck, Mike. You don't have to do any revising here. Here we go. Spain and Australia are your teams. Good luck, Mike.

6:43I'm getting closer alright I'm getting closer okay next person out of the bowl is sexy and nice on that camera sexy and nice that's both of you sexy and nice so I didn't know they were a couple

7:00Ant McPartlin:I think it's the other way around they were a couple I think it's the other way around sexy and nice how long have you been a couple? January when this podcast started when the podcast started oh I can't believe it's sure I'm not wearing a full suit oh yeah don't give it away Cabo Verde whoa and the Netherlands okay let me give you an interesting fact about Cabo Verde it is one of the world's largest nesting sites for loggerhead turtles is it? mm-hmm have you had a couple of loggerhead turtles in the sky? I had one before we started he was on loggerheads I heard him in the bathroom what other team they got the Netherlands the Netherlands Holland Holland the Netherlands Dutch Dutch the Dutch hold the record for the most World Cup finals without winning they were finalists in 1974 1978 and 2010 and they didn't win they were losing finalists in all three years we think we've got a bad as England fans at least we've won one yes well done Netherlands and Cabo Verde to Sexy and Nice and camera one and camera three okay good luck you two who's from you're closer right next it's me oh Anthony David McPortland born 18th of November 1975 birthplace Newcastle upon Tyne so Anthony McPortland gets better luck than half of Antondack the Democratic Republic of Congo Dr.

8:34Congo

8:34Ant McPartlin:Dr Congo and Ecuador. You did this on purpose. I didn't. I swear to God you did. How long did he have his fingers in that ball? We can rewind this. We can rewind this, you know. Don't rewind it.

8:54Ant McPartlin:Lamono Trezo Lualoa is a former Congolese forward. Yes. Celebrated for his electric pace, acrobatic goal celebrations, and his impact in the English Premier League when he played for Newcastle United during the 2000s. Remember him well. Ecuador is... Hot. Is... So hot there. Is in the top four of the world's top banana exporters. It exports 7.6 million tonnes of bananas a year. Wow. 7.5 of them go straight to my house. Okay, good luck, Hans. Thank you. The funnier and more handsome half of Ant and Dec, if this hits the camera... Did you say fun? Funnier Oh funnier Funnier and more fun And more fun Well I'm that as well And more fun Oh

9:45I was so close Sorry if there was a lot of spit on that ball I held it in my mouth too long Sorry nice Right who's next

9:56A recent friend of the pod David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough to you. Very disrespectful. Who's he got? He'll be thrilled with that. Haiti. He will be thrilled with that. And South Africa. South Africa. I'll give you a fun fact about it. It's where we recently shot I'm a Celebrity South Africa. Haiti are returning to the World Cup

10:18Ant McPartlin:after 52 years. It's about time. That's nice of them, isn't it? Take your time, Haiti. There you go. Congratulations to Sir David Attenborough. Good luck to you. Happy birthday. Oh, sorry. That was very weak. Limp. So weak. Right. Oh, really? Really? Oh, no, I've dropped it. That's what I thought of this person or persons, if they're even real. It's the Bethans. Everybody called Bethan. Bethans of the world unite. You have Jordan and, ooh, Portugal. Portugal. Let me give you some fun facts about those two countries. Portugal, it's home to the largest bookstore. Is it? Lisbon's Livaria Bertrand, established in 1732.

11:05Ant McPartlin:I'd like to call that. That's half past five to you. It's officially recognized in the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest operating bookstore. So they do operations in there as well. Yeah, that's handy. That's nice, isn't it? Jordan, of course, Jordan changed its name. It was formerly known as Katie Price. And it is qualified for its first ever World Cup. Have you been to Jordan? No. Have you ever been to Haiti? No, in Portugal. Portugal look at the screen man I've ever been in Portugal many times with you many times we play golf there we've got holiday homes there we love Portugal and that's where we are filming the new series of Holy Moly good plug thank you very much good luck to you the methods where are you going I've dropped a thing I've dropped a thing good luck Mendon next ah yes a good friend of a podcast mentioned quite a few times this series so far.

12:03It's Bono's hat. Bono's hat. It's two countries he gets. I can't wait to do a voicemail of Bono's hat.

12:12Ant McPartlin:Who do we send it to? Bono, obviously. All right. Who's Pakistan? I don't think you're going to win it, Bono. And Belgium. Belgium. Belgium. Belgium. Let me give you some fun facts about Belgium, first of all. Make the brief. Belgian men are among some of the tallest in the world with an average height of 5 '10". You should never go there. You should never go there. Land of the Giants, I call it. And Uzbekistan qualified for its first ever World Cup in 2026 to celebrate their historic qualifying clinching match. All players and coaching staff were awarded with cars. Were they? From BYD. That's cool, isn't it?

12:49That's a good fact. That's a good fact. Okay, bonus hat. We got closer. Getting closer. Who's next?

13:00I'm right ahead. I'm right ahead. I'm right ahead. It's Dex Beard. It doesn't exist. It doesn't exist. Because it can't grow on. But, that, ladies and gentlemen, six days worth of growth. Six days. It's gone backwards. My beard has got body Scotland. Oh, that's good. That's a good one. You've got someone to cheer on for.

13:20Ant McPartlin:You've got someone to cheer for in the house. And New Zealand. In 1974, Scotland became the first and only team in World Cup history to be eliminated from the tournament without losing a single match. missing out only on goal difference. What a swizz. What an absolute swizz. Who are the other ones? New Zealand. New Zealand. Gisborne is the first city in the world to see sunrise each day. Ah. That's nice, isn't it? That's a really good fact. In New Zealand. Okay, best of luck, Dex Beard. Thank you. Got to hit the light. Next is... Oh, good old friend of the pod. It's Willy Nilly. Willy Nilly gets...

13:55Ant McPartlin:Oh, Willy Nilly's got Brazil. Oh, of course he has. And Switzerland. Fun facts. Brazil, the only nation to play in every World Cup. Really? That's a good fact. Switzerland. The tap water in Switzerland is often so pristine, it is purer than bottled water. Almost 80 % of it comes from natural alpine springs and groundwater. You ever been? Yes. Have you? Yes. Damn. Yes, I have, actually. Went skiing there a couple of times. Loved it. And I also went in the summer when there was no snow, but I just went hiking I went hiking in Switzerland and I milked some goats is that how you do it? I did I milked a goat and drank the milk and it was I did it was lush on a mountainside I did anyway will you know Brazil you ever been?

14:47no I love Brazil I know you would

14:49Ant McPartlin:I know you would oh that's the closest we've had so far so I reckon Brazil are going to make the final next your majesty The king! The king! The king has to get England, surely. Curaçao. And Sweden. Curaçao's population is just over 156 ,000. I thought that. Fans jokingly call the team Caribbean Netherlands FC. I don't know why. I don't know why. Sweden is famous for fika, a mandatory daily coffee and pastry break used to socialise and relax. Why don't we reduce that? Fika. Let's have a fika. Yeah. I love coffee. and I love pastries. Yeah, I do fancy a figa. They're good stats. Thanks. To the king.

15:31The king. Next. He's going to get a good ninny. Of course he is. It's Tom Holland. Oh. Spider-Man. He has got Algeria.

15:41Ant McPartlin:Yeah, pretty good, to be fair. Korea Republic. Algeria is very handy. It's the first on the list. Good. Africa's largest country. Come on, tell us something we don't know. Algerian women represent a huge portion of the judicial system. Do they? Approximately 60 % of the country's judges and 70 % of its attorneys are the fairer sex. Good for you, Algerian women. And the Korean Republic. In Korea, many elevators skip the fourth floor because the number sounds like death. You ever been? No, it doesn't sound like death. In Korean, it does. Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. That makes sense. Have I ever been? No, but I'd love to go.

16:20Good luck.

16:25Ant McPartlin:Ooh. Next. It's the current Mrs. Donnelly. She has got Iran. Ah. Ooh. No way. What a fix. You did this on purpose. Shut up. What a fix. Rewind it. Play the tape.

16:48What a fix. England. England. We can all see it, Jemima. England. This will be good. doing a voice to your wife. England. I actually love it. Do you know any facts about England? Have you ever been? Yes, I have been a couple of times. Yeah. We've won at once and we've been in the final another time. All horses in England must have... I call Clive.

17:12Ant McPartlin:I do know that. They must have passports. Yes. Since 2005, it is a legal requirement for all equines in the country to carry an official equine passport. There we go. There's a lot of them going through customs without it. So now we've made it official. Yes, thank goodness. Anything about Iran? Ancient Persia created one of the earliest postal systems. Did it? Yeah, there you go. Good luck. My current Mrs. Donnelly.

17:40She's going to be close. That's an England semi-final, that. It's baby John Paul and Crisp. You've got to share the postal. You've got to share it. You win it, all right? You've got Egypt and Paraguay. Paraguay. Sorry, I got a very funny taste in my mouth after the revolt. Egypt. Ever been? No, I'd love to go. I'd like to go.

18:02Ant McPartlin:I'll see the pyramids. I'll see the pyramids. No umbrella is needed in Egypt. The country averages less than two and a half centimetres, that's one inch, of rain per year, making it one of the driest places on Earth. Oh God, it's so dry. Paraguay. Paraguay. Ever been? No. No, me neither. Because the Earth bulges at the equator. Did you know this? Yes, I did not know that. I did not know that. Its peak is the farthest point from the centre of the Earth. That makes it closer to space and the sun than to Mount Everest. Wow. Wow. That is a fun fact. That's a very good fact. Right, next. Kelly and our telly.

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18:39Ant McPartlin:Kelly and our massive telly has got Germany. Ah, you can't count them out, can you? Never. Never count out the Germans. Never. And Morocco. Two strong teams there. Well done, Kelly. Let me tell you about Morocco, first of all. Morocco became the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. Ever been? I have. Have you? Yeah. With who? To Morocco. Marrakesh. With who? With who? My good lady wife. Oh, okay, that. Got it, you're off. Germany has over 300 types of bread and 1 ,000 kinds of sausages. Oh! That's an unlimited amount of sausage sandwiches you can have. That's why I love Germany.

19:14And our striker, Nick Voldemar, plays for Germany.

19:19Ant McPartlin:Big Nick energy. Big Nick. Big Nick Energy. Can somebody run the sums on that? It's got 300 types of bread and 1 ,000 kinds of sausages. How many types of different sausage sandwiches could you have? That sounds like an A-level maths question. That's me thinking about it. Just put those things around me head. How many types of different sausage sandwiches could you have? Make sure you do it because I look stupid otherwise, Alex. Okay. Well done, Kelly and Nutelli. Oh, boy. Right. Next.

19:54Ant McPartlin:I will have Turkey With what? With all the trippings And Canada Oh no Canada will host 13 World Cup matches in Toronto and Vancouver How's this big on it? I don't know why I did an accent there Good luck, Dak Thank you I just fell on the floor Yeah, I don't think I've got much of a chance You don't know You'll have a laugh Hooray Next My old mate When you're not around Dick LeRice Ah the other dick Premier League winner The taller Funnier dick Ghana Ghana And The United States of America They sound very much like Canadians Well people do To the untrained ear People do get them mixed up Yeah they do Let me tell you a little something about Ghana Brothers Inaki and Nico Williams Could face each other internationally One for Ghana And one for Spain Really?

20:49Ant McPartlin:Yeah. What a swiz. That's crazy, isn't it? Crazy times. And, of course, the United States of America. There is a city named Boring in Oregon. You should go. Have you got a house there? Is that where your holiday home is? It is home to roughly 7 ,000 residents. It famously paired itself with the village of Dole in Scotland. Did it? Boring and Dole. That's clever. That is clever. Boring and Dole, but it's clever. well he's the only person I think in this ball who will be at the World Cup Deglar Ice we hope you win it oh sorry Alex sorry Alex sorry Alex sorry Alex I have had a vaccination shot you might need a tetanus after that next out of my ball of names it's my old mate Jamie Oliver Jamie Oliver gets Bosnia and Herzegovina and France oh He would, wouldn't he?

21:47Ant McPartlin:Of course he would get France. Bosnia has over 200 waterfalls. Sure. French fans joke that France's B team could still reach the World Cup quarterfinals. That's not funny. That's not funny. Probably true, but it's not funny. It's not funny. Good luck, Jamie. Ooh. Ooh. Next, the original friend of the podcast. It's Zendia's dog. Ooh, ooh, ooh. Ooh, Zendia's dog gets... Uruguay Uruguay and the first ever winners of the World Cup Colombia Colombia very South American feeling yeah well done Zendia it's dog Colombia is the birthplace of global superstar Shakira Shakira Uruguay means river of painted birds oh sorry you're really getting attacked there Alex I was trying a different technique.

22:44Good luck, Zenday's dog. Good luck, Zenday's dog. Next! It's Heckless Corner. Oh.

22:51Ant McPartlin:Heckless Corner again. Senegal. And... And... Iraq. Home to the world's oldest civilization, Mesopotamia. And known as the cradle of civilization. A lot of things originated in Iraq, including the concept of time. Heavy, isn't it? It's heavy for a podcast. Senegal, though, on the other hand, is the home to stunning Lac Rose, the Pink Lake. You ever been? I've never been to Senegal. It is a birdwatcher's paradise. Is it now? Alongside neighbouring the Gambia, Senegal is considered one of the best birdwatching positions on the planet. Good luck, Hegelus Cora. Oh, hit the light. What a shame. I've got to hit them right on the heat.

23:33Right, next. Out of the ball. There's not many left now. Don't worry. It's Caroline. and her top shoes. Oh, Caroline's top shoes. They get

23:42Ant McPartlin:Argentina. Argentina. Argentina. The defending champions and Qatar. Qatar. Argentina indeed are the defending champions. Buenos Aires celebrations after the 2022 World Cup were reportedly visible from space. Wasn't it? I'd love to go to Buenos Aires. Qatar, Doha, has a fully automated driverless... Fridge. ...metro system. That's got a fully automated fridge as well. Come on, Carlo! Woo! Oh, weary, weary, weary. Next, it's the guy that looks like me on the ice cream van and the promen van. He has got Panama. Panama. England play Panama. And Mexico. Mexico. Ever been in? Yes, I have. Ever been in?

24:25Yes. Tell us about it. I liked it a lot. How long would you like me to fill for whilst you find a factor about Mexico?

24:30Ant McPartlin:Mexico will become the first country to host three FIFA World Cups. Really? Did not know that. Panama is the only place where you can watch the sunrise over the Pacific. And wear a hat. And set up near like me. And wear a hat. And you can wear your Panama hat. Good luck, Panama. I mean, good luck me on an ice cream van and a plummet van. So next, it's my butcher. Oh. I still don't know his name. He's really rude of me. Austria. Austria. And Ivory Coast. Oh. Austria. Austria's flag is one of the oldest national flags still in use. Ivory Coast produces a third of the world's cocoa. Oh, I love cocoa.

25:12Ant McPartlin:Good luck, my child. Oh! Right. Is it still going? The first ever guest on the podcast was... Five, four, three, two, one. The... KSI. Oh. KSI, huh? Yes. Chechia. Chechia. And Japan. Oh, we love Japan. Prague Castle is the world's largest ancient castle complex. Ever been? Yes, I have been. Yeah, same here. We shot a video there in Prague. Video for Perfect. Falling. The video for Falling by Pigeon Nuggets. Atten Decks. Oh! But one of the prettiest places I've ever been in my life. Beautiful. In Japan, Christmas brings KFC. Oh, yeah. Because of a massive marketing campaign in the 1970s, eating Kentucky fried chicken is a widely celebrated Christmas Eve tradition.

26:01Ant McPartlin:And it's finger-licking good. Right! Okay! KSI the best of luck to you last two teams do you want to see who's left yes I don't know who this could be it's Gary Oldman Gary Oldman gets Tunisia and good team Croatia also a good team two good teams two solid teams that your final two facts today are the necktie originated in Croatia did it thank you thank you very much say thank you Thank you. And finally, tonight, Tunisia. Oh, Home of the Jedi. The Star Wars movie set, including the Lars Homestead, is still standing in the Tunisian desert and can be visited by tourists. You should go and see that.

26:49Ant McPartlin:Yeah, okay. You'd like that. Yeah, you wouldn't know, would you? No, don't give a toss. Hold on, Gary Oldman. Good luck to you. Ah, well, if my spitting's anything to go by, I think possibly Zendier's dog's going to win. That concludes the draw for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, USA and Canada. Good luck to all the teams. Good luck to all the participants. Remember, the winners will receive that much coveted voice note of us singing We're on the Ball. Make sure you follow along on our socials to keep a track of who's still in, who's out, etc, etc. We've got a spreadsheet and everything, so we might as well see this through.

27:32Ant McPartlin:Now though, we have to go back to space. Come on, everybody. Come on. We're back in our rugged. My trunk. Fire up. Respect guys. Respect guys. See you Thursday for the main pod. See you Thursday. Bye.

27:52Spring just slid into your DMs. Grab that boho look for that rooftop dinner, those sandals that can keep up with you, and hang some string lights to give your patio a glow up. Spring's calling. Ross, work your magic.

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Welcome to a very special bonus episode; The Official Hanging Out Podcast Sweepstake Live Draw 2026! 

Join Ant & Dec for a THRILLING live draw sweepstake featuring all your favourite members from the Hanging Out Universe, past, present, and future.

Watch as Ant launches balls from his mouth with astonishing speed, Dec shares the most fascinating facts from all 48 countries and discover which one of the boys is packing his bags for Boring Town, Oregon, USAYou won't want to miss a second of the action!

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