How To Win The World Cup

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The countdown to FIFA World Cup 26 is on. Matt Forde is assembling the best squad in the world to answer the only question that matters: How. To. Win. Featuring World Cup winners Emanuel Petit (France, 1998) and José Kléberson (Brazil, 2002), Team USA legend Brad Friedel alongside comedians like Alex Brooker - we uncover the secrets, strategies, and stories that go into lifting sport's biggest trophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 8m ago

    How to win your first World Cup match in 36 years!

    Matt Forde is alongside comedian and Scotland superfan Susie McCabe and 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit to unpack the first few days of the 2026 World Cup! Susie relives Scotland's win over Haiti and says the pressure is off now heading into games against an under first Brazil and Morocco having already registered a win. Emmanuel gives us the low down on France ahead of their opener with Senegal and tells us why Mbappe is still very much the main man despite the emergence of Micheal Olise, Desiree Doue and Ousmane Dembele. He also tells us that the entire sport of football won't realise the impact Messi and Ronaldo have had on the game until they leave, the pair of them make their first appearances this week. And we pick our winners and losers from the opening few days in America! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  2. 5d ago

    How the 2026 World Cup will be won!

    Matt Forde is alongside comedian Jacob Hawley and two former World Cup heroes, John Barnes and Brad Friedel, to look ahead to the start of the 2026 World Cup! Barnes tells us why fans will always be more important than players when it comes to major tournaments and why he has the utmost respect for anyone heading out to America this summer. We hear from Brad on some of his concerns over conditions in America which John calls 'an excuse' And as the two greatest players in living memory prepare for their final tournament, we ask what impact Messi and Ronaldo will have on the tournament this summer! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  3. Jun 8

    How to make the perfect World Cup kit

    Matt Forde is joined by comedian Jacob Hawley and football kit collector Olly Huddlestone to discuss some of the best kits at the years tournament and some of the iconic strips from World Cups down the years. Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  4. Jun 4

    How a German can win the World Cup for England!

    Matt Forde is joined by comedian Jacob Hawley and England legend John Barnes to discuss England ahead of the World Cup this summer and if Thomas Tuchel can guide the Three Lions to their first major tournament win since 1966. Barnes explains why England have not under achieved in previous tournaments despite public perception they should have won more in recent years. He tells us why he has no concerns over the squad that Thomas Tuchel has picked and that a united team is more important than finding room for individual talent. And he reveals the story behind his famous World in motion track in 1990 and why there has never been a football song like it since! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  5. May 28

    How to save a World Cup penalty

    Matt Forde is joined by comedian Susie McCabe and former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel to talk all things penalties ahead of the World Cup He explains why his former teammate Harry Kane will not feel any pressure in America despite missing that crucial spot kick in 2022 against France He tells us why stutter steps are a waste of time and gives his advice for anyone inexperienced who had to take a penalty in a shoot out And find out which former Man City striker was the best and most annoying penalty taker he ever faced during his time in the Premier League! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  6. May 21

    How 'glass half empty' Scots plan on shocking Brazil this summer

    Matt Forde is joined by comedian Susie McCabe and former Scotland midfielder Jackie McNamara to discuss Scotland's chances ahead of the World Cup this summer! Jackie offers his advice to the current squad about facing Brazil, he was part of the last Scotland team to play the five time World Champions in 1998 He explains why manager Steve Clarke is not as miserable as he may appear to be in the media and why he is one of the countries all time great managers. And he tells us about the advice he received from his father before making his first Scotland appearance alongside talkSPORT's very own Ally McCoist! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  7. May 13

    How Mbappe can create World Cup Déjà Vu

    Matt Forde is joined by comedian Alex Brooker and World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit to discuss the hopes of France ahead of the World Cup this Summer! He explains to them why France are more set up to win trophies than England and why he expects them to go very close in America. He tells us what the French fans really think about captain Kylian Mbappe and why the Real Madrid star will never be considered as great Zinedine Zidane regardless of what he achieves in a blue shirt. And he tells us what French fans think of England and their chances, and believes the Three Lions should have won that game in Qatar four years ago. Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  8. May 7

    How WAGS Won The World Cup: Champagne, Cameras, and Chaos

    Matt Forde is back and this week is joined by the talented Comedian and star of Last One Laughing Maisie Adam!  Oversized sunglasses at the ready, as this week we take on the WAGS! Lizzie Cundy joins us to share tales of Baden-Baden, discuss dealing with tabloids, and we ask: Is the "Wife and Girlfriend" lifestyle actually all champagne and designer bags, or is it more of a tactical nightmare? Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
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The countdown to FIFA World Cup 26 is on. Matt Forde is assembling the best squad in the world to answer the only question that matters: How. To. Win. Featuring World Cup winners Emanuel Petit (France, 1998) and José Kléberson (Brazil, 2002), Team USA legend Brad Friedel alongside comedians like Alex Brooker - we uncover the secrets, strategies, and stories that go into lifting sport's biggest trophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Channel
    talkSPORT
  • Creator
    talkSPORT
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © talkSPORT
  • Show Website
    How To Win The World Cup
  • Provider
    News Corp UK & Ireland Limited

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