How To Win The World Cup

How to save a World Cup penalty 28.05.2026 48m

Matt Forde is joined by comedian Susie McCabe and former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel to talk all things penalties ahead of the World CupHe explains why his former teammate Harry Kane will not feel any pressure in America despite missing that crucial spot kick in 2022 against FranceHe 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 outAnd 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 // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How 'glass half empty' Scots plan on shocking Brazil this summer 21.05.2026 41m

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 1998He 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 // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Mbappe can create World Cup Déjà Vu 13.05.2026 41m

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 // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How WAGS Won The World Cup: Champagne, Cameras, and Chaos 07.05.2026 42m

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 // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Fuel a World Cup Footballer 30.04.2026 46m

Matt Forde is joined by comedian and star of Last One Laughing Maisie Adam to discuss all things food ahead of the World Cup this summer!They speak to celebrity football chef Jonny Marsh to find out what the diet of a World Cup footballer looks like and how important it is at the highest level.He tells us how an impromptu Christmas dinner with Kevin De Bruyne ended with him working with the likes of Ilkay Gundogan, Kyle Walker and the Murray Brothers.He explains the demands some top footballers have with one of his clients demanding a different meal every day for 10 months!And he explains why players will have to alter their diet in America this summer with conditions set to be far more extreme to what they are used to during the season.Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Ronaldo Can Complete Football And Finally Win The World Cup 23.04.2026 43m

Matt Forde and Alex Brooker speak to former Portugal defender and Euro 2016 winner Jose Fonte all about Portugal's chances at the World Cup this summer and in particular Cristiano Ronaldo who is surely participating in the tournament for the final time.Fonte reveals what Ronaldo is like to share a dressing room with and why him impact goes beyond what he does out on the pitch.We find out what the former Real Madrid star is like behind the scenes and if he is capable of switching off from football in his down time.And with the potential for one final Ronaldo vs Messi clash in the quarter finals we ask Jose how he see's the greatest footballing rivalry of all timeWe also get Jose's verdict on England and if Portugal feat Thomas Tuchel's side this summer, and talkSPORT's very own former England striker Gabby Agbonlahor drops by to ask this week's celebrity question!Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Dodge A World Cup Curse With A Salt Shaker 16.04.2026 46m

Matt Forde and Alex Brooker speak to 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit all about the role of superstitions in his professional career and how prevalent they are across football.Petit reveals how his own career was ended after suffering bad knee injury shortly after encountering some black magic on St Tropez beach.He tells us why it's bad luck to touch the World Cup trophy, or any trophy before you have won it. And he tells us why he believes certain aspects of his career and footballing journey were pre determined from an early age. Plus, Alex tells us which Arsenal hero he had a poster of on his university wall and talkSPORT's very own Charlie Baker tells the guys the unluckiest experience he ever had when performing live. Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Many Grey Hairs Does It Take To Win A World Cup? 09.04.2026 35m

Matt Forde and Lloyd Griffith speak to former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel all about the importance of experience when it comes to representing your country at the World Cup.Friedel recalls how his role differed between his first World Cup in 1994 and his final tournament in 2002 and what he learned along the way.He warns England manager Thomas Tuchel against picking a squad full of inexperienced players given the conditions that await England in North America this summer.He gives praise to a current England youngster Kobbie Mainoo for showing experience beyond his years to find his way back into the Man United and England setupAnd he reveals how close Harry Kane came to leaving Spurs when he was a youngster at the club before Tim Sherwood intervened to block his exit.Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Many Brazilian Tears Is It Going To Take? 02.04.2026 42m

Matt Forde and Jacob Hawley speak to South American football guru Tim Vickery all about Brazil and if the most successful side in the competition's history can end their long wait to win it once again.He explains why Brazil have struggled recently to create the iconic players we have been used to seeing at the World Cup down the years.He reveals there's an air of snobbery from the Brazilian public over having players from sides like Bournemouth, Wolves and Brentford called into recent squads.And he tells us why that 7-1 hammering to Germany in their home World Cup in 2014 has had a lasting impact on the national side and on Brazilian culture in general.Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Ruining Everyone’s Fun Is The Ultimate World Cup Strategy 26.03.2026 37m

Matt Forde and Alex Brooker speak to former England captain Stuart Pearce all about defenders ahead of this summers World Cup!He explains why a strong defence is more important to winning a major tournament compared to a powerful attack. He also tells us what makes current England centre back Marc Guehi so important for the Three Lions and why Jordan Pickford is the unsung hero in Thomas Tuchel's defensive unit.Stuart also gives us the inside scoop on playing with England icon Terry Butcher and that famous blood stained shirt against Sweden.And he explains that he only became a footballer after being rejected for an interview to join the police force!Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Be A Cold-Blooded Assassin In Neon Cleats 19.03.2026 40m

Matt Forde and Jacob Hawley speak to sports psychologist Dan Abrahams all about the importance of a strong mind when it comes to performing at the highest level.Dan recalls his work with six different Premier League clubs and explains why they are not what you think behind the scenes and why most of them are usually quite miserable environments behind the scenes.He also explains the kind of mental work some of the England players will be doing at the World Cup this summer to block out any outside noise or distractions.And he tells us why having a powerful mind is more important to younger players than physical and technical talent.Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How World Cup Refs Handle A 22-Man Argument 12.03.2026 41m

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 // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Scream Your Team Into The Round Of 16 05.03.2026 38m

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 // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you achieve perfect squad harmony at a major tournament? 26.02.2026 42m

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 // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much influence does the media have at a World Cup? 19.02.2026 38m

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 // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is America feeling ahead of hosting the World Cup? 12.02.2026 44m

Matt Forde is joined by comedian Tim Vine to discuss all things America ahead of the World Cup this summerFormer 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 // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does it feel to captain your country? 05.02.2026 40m

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 // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does it feel to be a goalkeeper at a major tournament? 29.01.2026 43m

Matt Forde is joined by Jacob Hawley and former USA goalkeeper Brad Fridel in the latest episode of How to win the World CupThis 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 footballFriedel 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 greatPlus, 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.

How do you prepare mentally for the World Cup? 22.01.2026 43m

Matt Forde is joined by Alex Brooker and 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit in the latest episode of How to win the World CupThis week, we are discussing how important mentality is if you want to go all the way and lift the most coveted prize in footballEmmanuel 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 goalWe 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.

How a maverick can be both a blessing and curse at a World Cup 15.01.2026 44m

Matt Forde is joined by Alex Brooker and 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit in the latest episode of How to win the World CupThis week, we are discussing mavericks, and if the presence of a mercurial talent can win you the World Cup, and also potentially cost you oneEmmanuel tells us all about the heroics of Zidane who inspired the French to victory in 1998 and also how he was received in his home country eight years later when he was sent off in the final for headbutting Marco Matterzzi in his final act as a footballerWe also ask him who he believes England's most likely maverick is, and if the role is still prevalent in modern football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.