Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here to kick off our World Cup 2026 special as the number ones from Mexico, South Korea, Czechia, Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, go head to head.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here to kick off our World Cup 2026 special as the number ones from Mexico, South Korea, Czechia, Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, go head to head.

Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world’s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it’s tropical treats from his native Brazil, a surprise hip-hop smash in Mongolia or the latest Swedish pop sensation, Fernando is on hand every week to ensure you never miss a beat.

Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world&rsquo;s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it&rsquo;s tropical treats from his native Brazil, a surprise hip-hop smash in Mongolia or the latest Swedish pop sensation, Fernando is on hand every week to ensure you never miss a beat.

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World Cup special: Groups A and B

Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the Slovak charts and the success of Adéla, Slovakia’s new global pop star.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the Slovak charts and the success of Ad&eacute;la, Slovakia&rsquo;s new global pop star.

Slovakia’s new global pop star

Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates the top Egyptian songs at the moment. Rest assured that there’s plenty of Tul8te and Amr Diab.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates the top Egyptian songs at the moment. Rest assured that there&rsquo;s plenty of Tul8te and Amr Diab.

The wonders of Egyptian pop

In celebration of Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon, Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks a sunny collection of songs from the Lusophone world.

In celebration of Monocle&rsquo;s Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon, Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks a sunny collection of songs from the Lusophone world.

World Cup special: Groups A and B

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