How To Win The World Cup

Matt Forde is alongside former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel and comedian and Crystal Palace superfan Chloe Petts to recap the round of 16 at the World Cup and look ahead to four amazing quarter finals. Brad tells us why he's feeling glass half full about the US National team despite their hammering by Belgium, he also says the intervention made by Donald Trump to have Folarin Balogun's red card ove...

Matt Forde is alongside 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit and comedian Alex Brooker to relive England's iconic win in the Azteca, which is being lauded as one of their all tine great World Cup wins! There's high praise from Emmanuel for England's performance and he says it shows that they are capable of winning the whole tournament. He also admits he may have been wrong about England keeper Jor...

Matt Forde is alongside 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit and comedian Jacob Hawley to unpack England's dramatic victory over DR Congo in the last 32 of the World Cup. Despite the win there is serious concerns over England's defence and inability to break down a stubborn defence But on the plus side, they do have Harry Kane, who everyone agrees is capable of taking England deep into the tournam...

Matt Forde is alongside former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel and comedian Chloe Petts to reflect on England's win over Panama and look ahead to the round of 32 at the World Cup Brad says there is no reason for England fans to be concerned despite an uninspiring performance against Panama which saw them top their group. He also gives us the low down on their next opponents DR Congo who he expects to...

Matt Forde is alongside former England defender Danny Mills and comedian Alex Brooker to unpack England's drab 0-0 draw with Ghana. We ask if there's any cause for concern after the result or if it was actually a point well gained from Tuchel's men, and we hear from the England boss who tells us it was most certainly a point gained. Danny expresses his concern over the lack of creativity in the si...

Matt Forde is alongside former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel and Scotland superfan and comedian Susie McCabe for all the latest surrounding the World Cup Brad tells us how the performances of the USMNT are becoming the big talking point in The States after securing their spot in the last 32 with back to back wins, he tells us about the impact the national team is having on the country and what impac...

England are up and running at the 2026 World Cup after defeating Croatia 4-2 in Dallas. Matt Forde is alongside comedian and England fan Chloe Petts, as well as 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit to reflect on England's win and how it sets them up for the rest of the group stage. There's high praise for Kane and Bellingham who were the standout performers on the night, although Petit has concern...

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 Sene...

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...

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/priva...

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 con...

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 pe...

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 med...

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 consi...

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 nigh...

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 like...

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 th...

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 befor...

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...

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 publ...

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...

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 ment...

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 consul...

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 sti...

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 treb...