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How To Win The World Cup

How To Win The World Cup

By: talkSPORT
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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.



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Episodes
  • How a German can win the World Cup for England!
    Jun 4 2026

    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

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    45 mins
  • How to save a World Cup penalty
    May 28 2026

    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

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    49 mins
  • How 'glass half empty' Scots plan on shocking Brazil this summer
    May 21 2026

    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

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    42 mins
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