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Spain's coach took a huge gamble in the World Cup final, and it won Spain the title without Alejandro Galán.In this World Cup review we break down the gamble that decided the men's final: Spain held Arturo Coello back for match 3 and sent Juan Lebrón and debutant Aimar Goñi out first against Leo Augsburger and Martín Di Nenno. Down a set and a break, they won it 5-7 7-5 6-2. Tapia and Chingotto levelled it 6-1 6-2, then Coello and Coki Nieto beat Tino Libaak and Gonzalo Alfonso 6-3 6-2 for Spain's fifth men's title.On the women's side, Spain won their seventh World Cup in a row and dropped one set all week. Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero beat Osoro and Fassio 6-3 6-3, and Gemma Triay and Paula Josemaría closed it out 6-2 6-7 6-3 against Delfi Brea and Claudia Jensen. Plus Portugal and Italy's bronze medals, the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany in the quarter-finals for the first time, and Paquito Navarro's last World Cup?Did Spain need Galán? Tell us in the comments 👇🎾 This episode is supported by Spain Sports Company: bespoke padel trips in Barcelona. Use code OFFCOURT15 for 15% off.https://spainsportsco.com/ · Instagram @spainsportsco⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:58 World Cup first impressions05:12 Men's final: how did Spain win without Galán?08:11 The gamble: Coello saved for match 312:09 Match 1: Lebrón & Goñi v Augsburger & Di Nenno23:26 Match 2: Tapia & Chingotto level it25:56 Match 3: Coello & Coki v Libaak & Alfonso35:41 Argentina's heartbreak39:19 Women's final: seven in a row for Spain44:59 Triay & Josemaría: the new pairing50:59 The rest of the world55:00 Teen debutants and the dual-nationality rule59:16 Paquito's last World Cup?60:59 Can anyone else win the World Cup?62:07 Outro🔗 FOLLOW THE OFF-COURT PODCASTWebsite: https://theoffcourtpodcast.comInstagram & TikTok: @theoffcourtpodcastListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon MusicPartnerships: [email protected]#padel #padelworldcup #padelpodcast #WorldCupDoha #Spain #Argentina #PremierPadelPadel World Cup 2026, World Padel Championships Doha, Qatar World Cup padel, padel podcast, Spain v Argentina padel final, Arturo Coello, Coki Nieto, Juan Lebrón, Aimar Goñi, Agustín Tapia, Federico Chingotto, Leo Augsburger, Martín Di Nenno, Tino Libaak, Gonzalo Alfonso, Paquito Navarro, Jon Sanz, Alejandro Galán, Gemma Triay, Paula Josemaría, Ariana Sánchez, Andrea Ustero, Delfi Brea, Claudia Jensen

Coello & Tapia have locked world No.1 for the fourth year in a row, with three events still to play. They didn't drop a set all week in Kuwait and won the final 6-1 6-1 against Tello & Arce.We also get into Gemma Triay's record 59th title, as Brea & Triay came from a set down to beat Ari Sánchez & Andrea Ustero, Ari & Andrea's 3h44 semi against Bea & Paula, a men's draw where the seeds fell apart, Spain's World Cup without Galán, and the fight for the last spots at the Barcelona Finals.Supported by Spain Sports Company: bespoke padel trips in Barcelona. Use code OFFCOURT15 for 15% off at spainsportsco.com (@spainsportsco).00:00 Intro05:54 Golden Boys: No.1 for the 4th year in a row24:13 Triay's record and the women's final39:09 The men's draw fell apart50:18 World Cup: Spain without Galán61:22 The race for the Barcelona FinalsInstagram & TikTok: @theoffcourtpodcast · theoffcourtpodcast.com

One missed smash flipped the Milan P1 final. Leburger took the first set off the Golden Boys and had a break point at 1-1 in the second, then Augsburger's smash hit the back wall and Coello & Tapia took over, 4-6 6-3 6-2.We also get into Galán & Chingotto going from 6-0 up to out in the semis, why Leburger hit more winners and still lost, and Ari Sánchez & Andrea Ustero coming back from 5-2 down to beat Bea & Paula 7-6 6-3. Plus Hug on Ari's rulo, and the Race to No.1.Supported by Spain Sports Company: bespoke padel trips in Barcelona. Use code OFFCOURT15 for 15% off at spainsportsco.com (@spainsportsco).00:00 Intro02:23 Chingalán's semi: 6-0 up, then out20:32 Men's final: Golden Boys v Leburger25:01 The ONE shot that flipped the final34:03 Women's final: Ari & Andrea from 5-2 down43:31 The Race to No.149:36 Your take + outroInstagram & TikTok: @theoffcourtpodcast · theoffcourtpodcast.com

Stupa & Sanz have done it again. They've knocked out Galán and Chingotto for the second week running, and Galán now says the race for No.1 is "very complicated".Hug breaks down how Stupaczuk & Sanz cracked Chingalán, we ask whether the Golden Boys (three titles in a row) have any real rival left, and we cover 18-year-old Martina Calvo and 20-year-old Claudia Fernández beating Ari & Andrea 6–3 6–0. We finish with the women's Race and a Milan P1 preview.🇪🇸 15% off your padel trip to Barcelona with Spain Sports Company, using code OFFCOURT15: https://spainsportsco.com/ · Instagram @spainsportsco00:00 Intro00:24 Germany P2 in 60 seconds03:05 Men's final: Golden Boys v Stupa & Sanz14:12 How Stupa & Sanz cracked Chingalán29:56 Is it OVER for Chingalán?44:32 Women's final: Calvo & Fernández 6–3 6–054:45 Milan P1 previewInstagram & TikTok: @theoffcourtpodcast · theoffcourtpodcast.com

Are Chingalán in trouble in the Race for World No.1?Galán & Chingotto suffer a shock quarter-final exit at Rotterdam P2, and Coello & Tapia take full advantage by lifting another title and extending their lead at the top.We break down what went wrong for Chingalán, a huge tournament from Stupa & Jon Sanz, and whether this could prove to be a pivotal weekend in the race.We also take a closer look at Yanguas & Coki's tactics against Lebrón & Augsburger — have teams started to find a weakness in Leo's game?Plus, we turn our attention to the World Cup. Spain have confirmed their squad, Leal & Guerrero miss out, and Gonza Alfonso continues to make a serious case for a place in Argentina's team.🇪🇸 PADEL IN SPAIN WITH SPAIN SPORTS COMPANYWe're excited to be partnering with Spain Sports Company, offering padel trips and experiences in Spain.Whether you're looking for a Barcelona padel escape, something more rural, or a trip built around your group, check them out below.Use code "OFFCOURT15" for 15% off your booking.Website / Book Here:⁠https://spainsportsco.com/⁠Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/spainsportsco/⁠TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:45 We Choose World Cup Pairings for SPAIN!15:13 The Ultimate Padel Holiday? 🇪🇸40:49 Should We Be Worried About Chingalán?54:35 Stupa & Sanz Finally SHOW UP1:01:17 Coello & Tapia — Nothing Can Stop Them1:09:22 Augsburger's Biggest Weakness1:20:01 Quickfire QuestionsAll that and more on this week's Off-Court Podcast.FOLLOW THE OFF-COURT PODCASTInstagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/theoffcourtpodcast/⁠TikTok:⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@theoffcourtpodcast⁠

Coello & Tapia are Paris Major champions for the FOURTH year in a row after somehow turning around a final that looked destined for Galán & Chingotto.Chingalán were 5–3 up in the third set and serving for the title, but once again Coello & Tapia found a way. We break down one of the most brutal finals of the year, Tapia’s incredible performance, Galán’s numbers, the tactical battle between the two pairs and what this result could mean for the race to World No.1.On the women’s side, Ari Sánchez & Andrea Ustero produced a near-perfect performance to claim their first Major together, while we ask some big questions about what’s going on with Paula Josemaría & Bea González.Plus, Thomas Leygue makes French padel history at Roland-Garros, we look at which nations could produce the next generation of elite players, and finish with a quickfire round of our hottest takes from Paris.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro & Catch Up02:07 – This French Player Made History07:06 – Future Nations of Padel10:07 – Was This the Most BRUTAL Final This Year?40:01 – Women’s Final47:42 – What’s Going On With Paula Josemaría & Bea González?54:38 – Quickfire Question Round-Up📲 Follow The Off-Court PodcastInstagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/theoffcourtpodcast/⁠TikTok:⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@theoffcourtpodcast⁠🎙️ The Off-Court Podcast – bringing you all the biggest stories, debate

Madrid P1 delivered one of the wildest tournaments of the 2026 season.Coello & Tapia were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Coki Nieto & Mike Yanguas, opening the door for Chingotto & Galán to claim the Madrid title and close the gap in the race for World No.1.We break down everything that happened in Madrid, from the shock exits across the men’s draw to Chingalán’s title run and whether they can actually dethrone Coello & Tapia before the end of the season.On the women’s side, Gemma Triay & Delfi Brea continued their dominance, while Paula Josemaría & Bea González produced an incredible comeback from 5-0 down in the deciding set against Claudia Fernández & Martina Calvo.Plus, we look at the biggest winners and losers from Madrid and say farewell to a legend of the sport.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro03:42 Madrid P1 Overview05:17 Men’s Final15:30 Can Chingalán Win the Race?23:56 Coello & Tapia Knocked Out Early36:28 Who Else Got Knocked Out in Madrid?45:48 Women’s Final54:02 The Craziest Comeback in Premier Padel?!1:01:25 Farewell to a Legend of Padel1:03:54 The Biggest Winners & Losers of Madrid P1Follow The Off-Court Podcast for English-language Premier Padel news, tournament reviews, interviews and everything happening on and off the court.#PremierPadel #Padel #MadridP1 #Chingalan #Coello #TapiaFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theoffcourtpodcast/Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@theoffcourtpodcast

We’re joined by Eloise Tait, a former professional hockey player turned professional padel player, to talk about making the transition between two completely different sporting worlds.Eloise shares how injury brought her hockey career to an end, the loss of identity that came with stepping away from the sport, and how discovering padel gave her a new competitive challenge to pursue.We also get into the realities of competing on the padel circuit, finding the right partner, dealing with pressure and what Eloise has learned about the mental side of elite sport from competing at a high level in both hockey and padel.Follow Eloise Tait:https://www.instagram.com/ellietait3Follow us on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theoffcourtpodcast/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@theoffcourtpodcast

We’re joined by Brendan, better known as B Padel, to talk about his journey from professional basketball player to padel addict and content creator.Brendan shares what it’s been like playing and working with some of the best players in the world, including Mike Yanguas, Alejandra Salazar and Coki Nieto, and how B Padel has grown since launching in 2025.We also get into Playtomic ratings, why Brendan thinks player levels in the UK have become inflated, and the problem with relying on self-rating in padel.00:00 Intro01:12 B Padel's London P1 Experience05:39 From Pro Basketballer to Padel Addict12:52 Playing with the Pros21:25 Is this Playtomic's biggest problem?25:55 Quickfire questions with B Padel

We’re joined by Louis Jarrold, better known as Padelactico, to talk about his journey from tennis player to competitive padel player and content creator.Louis has taken his pursuit of a Top 800 world ranking around the world — representing Ireland, competing internationally and training in high-performance environments alongside some of the best players in the game.We hear what it’s really like to train with Gus Pratto, Arturo Coello’s coach, share the court with top-level players, and experience first-hand just how big the gap is between being a strong competitive player and reaching the professional level.TIMESTAMPS:02:27 - Origins of Padelactico11:41 - Chasing the Top 800 Ranking in Padel20:48 - Training with the BEST30:57 - What it takes to become a pro padel player38:18 - Is training in Spain a MUST?43:15 - Quick Fire questions with Padelactico