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. 2 DAYS AGO

    Why is refereeing different in the World Cup?

    Matt Forde and Lloyd Griffith are speak to former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg about what it's like to officiate the biggest games in world football. He reveals why he got to officiate every major final possible except for the World Cup and if he regrets it. He tells us why was cheering when England lost in 2016 to Iceland. And we ask him if teams should consider taking a referee consultant to the finals this Summer after his recent spell working for Nottingham Forest and Evangelos Marinakis. Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  2. 5 MAR

    Brad Friedel on the difficulty of facing an intimidating fanbase

    Matt Forde and Lloyd Griffith are joined by former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel to talk all about fans and the impact they can have both in your favour and against you. He reveals a particularly awful moment during his time at Blackburn Rovers when he came up against rivals Burnley and how the opposing fans tried to put him off. We also get his verdict on American 'soccer' fans and why they are still someway behind other nations fans when it comes to intimidation and support. And he tells us who the most intimidating fan base is in the world and it's not someone you'd expect! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  3. 26 FEB

    David Seaman on the importance of squad harmony

    Matt Forde and Jacob Hawley speak to England and Arsenal legend David Seaman all about the importance of squad harmony and creating the right culture when it comes to a major tournament. He explains why Gazza's exclusion in 1998 under Glen Hoddle was the wrong decision and why most of the squad wanted him to be involved, we hear why Arsene Wenger may have inadvertently helped Man United win a treble in 1999, and he reveals just how divided Arsenal and Manchester United players were when they joined up with the national side and if it ruined their chances of winning a World Cup. Plus he gives us his verdict on the current England squad and why Gareth Southgate deserves a lot of credit for any success England achieve this summer. Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  4. 19 FEB

    Is the media a help or a hindrance during a World Cup?

    Matt Forde is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and football journalist Henry Winter to discuss the role of the media around a World Cup. Henry recounts his nine World Cup campaigns and what he has learned from his time covering them, he also explains what has changed across his 36 years of covering the game's showpiece event, and why England fans are sometimes given a bad reputation when following their team abroad. He also explains if the media has been guilty of targeting certain players down the years in particular David Beckham in 1998 who who was vilified for his red card against Argentina. We also get his verdict on the current England boss Thomas Tuchel and how he he has controlled the media since his arrival. Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  5. 12 FEB

    How is America feeling ahead of hosting the World Cup?

    Matt Forde is joined by comedian Tim Vine to discuss all things America ahead of the World Cup this summer Former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who played in three World Cups for the America joins the guys to give his insight into what the feeling is amongst the American public ahead of this summer's finals. He expresses his concern over the scorching conditions which proved to be problematic in the Club World Cup, he tells us that despite being an American, he is NOT in favour of a half time show in the final and why the beautiful game will never be called football in the States regardless of how popular it becomes! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  6. 5 FEB

    Stuart Pearce on what makes the perfect leader

    Matt Forde and Alex Brooker speak to former England captain Stuart Pearce all about the importance of leadership in a winning football team. He details his journey from non league football to leading England out at Wembley and why captaining his country meant more to him than anything else in football. He also explains why his 'Psycho' nickname couldn't be further from who he is in real life. And he gives us his take on current England skipper Harry Kane and if his leadership style is suitable for England this summer. Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  7. 29 JAN

    Goalkeepers

    Matt Forde is joined by Jacob Hawley and former USA goalkeeper Brad Fridel in the latest episode of How to win the World Cup This week, we are taking a look at the role of a goalkeeper and how crucial a role they play for any side looking to lift the greatest prize in football Friedel tells us why being the backup goalkeeper is the worst job in football but being third choice keeper is arguably the best! He also gives us his thoughts on whether or not Jordan Pickford is an all time England great Plus, we are told why keepers should not wear baseball caps this summer despite sweltering conditions and Jacob reveals the lengths he used to go to show his support for England as a kid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  8. 22 JAN

    Mentality

    Matt Forde is joined by Alex Brooker and 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit in the latest episode of How to win the World Cup This week, we are discussing how important mentality is if you want to go all the way and lift the most coveted prize in football Emmanuel tells us what the mentality was of his World Cup winning side in 1998 who were written off as 'losers' before a ball was kicked, he also explains to us why he was able to predict France's iconic 3-0 against Brazil in the final where he scored the third and final goal We also ask Alex if England have a general mentality issue and if that is the reason why they haven't won anything since 1966, and he tells us why he would still choose Arsenal winning the Premier League over England lifting the World Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 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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  • Creator
    talkSPORT
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © talkSPORT
  • Show Website
    How To Win The World Cup

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