<p>The journey to FAN48 begins.</p><p>Three hours after leaving home, Rob finds himself reflecting on identity, belonging and human connection after an unexpected conversation with Vladimir, a taxi driver who fled the former Yugoslavia nearly thirty years ago.</p><p>What starts as a routine airport transfer becomes the first meaningful encounter of a project built around meeting people from all 48 nations competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.</p><p>With a cancelled flight, a delayed departure and a fresh perspective, Rob considers what it means to stay curious, seek connection and begin a six-week journey across the United States, Mexico and Canada.</p><p>A travel diary from Heathrow Airport. The first step towards Fan 48.</p><p></p><p>Host: Rob Shaw Cameron</p><p>@Fan48Pod</p><p></p><p>Want to be part of FAN48? Get in touch via <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://fan48.info" target="_blank">fan48.info</a> or through Instagram and TikTok.</p><p><b>Supporting one of the 48 nations? Send me a WhatsApp voice note: +44 7939 542216</b></p>