How To Win The World Cup

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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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 time

We 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!

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