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How To Win The World Cup

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How To Win The World Cup
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  • How To Win The World Cup

    How England conquered the Azteca!

    06/07/2026 | 42 mins.
    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 Jordan Pickford, who he singled out as a weak link in the current setup.

    Next up for England is a clash with Norway who dumped out Brazil thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland, how can Tuchel tame the red hot striker?

    Plus, we get Emmanuel's take on France's battle with Paraguay and how they will cope against Morocco and there's winners and losers as usual featuring FIFA after they suspended Florian Balogun's red card after interference from Donald Trump

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  • How To Win The World Cup

    How a Harry Kane rocket saved England

    02/07/2026 | 56 mins.
    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 tournament on his own.

    Away from England we ask Emmanuel if there is any weaknesses surrounding his beloved France side, and who would win in a fantasy match between this French team and Petit's World Cup winning side in 1998

    And we pick our winners and losers from the last few days too!

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  • How To Win The World Cup

    How to break down a low block

    29/06/2026 | 54 mins.
    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 deploy a low block, similar to Ghana.

    Elsewhere he tells us why France are still the team to beat and that they can get past Sweden with nine men they had to, he tells us why US fans are wrong to criticise Pochettino and why Ronaldo's performances for Portugal are not as bad as some are making out.

    And we pick our winners and losers from the last few days too!

    Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup
    Twitter: @talkSPORT
    YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26
    Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk
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  • How To Win The World Cup

    How Ghana brought England back down to Earth

    25/06/2026 | 51 mins.
    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 side and also shares concern for the lack of depth at left back which he fears could be exposed heading into the knockout stages.

    Elsewhere, we ask if two goals against Uzbekistan is enough to change to perception on Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi magic continues and how far can Norway go with Haaland and Odegaard in their side?

    And we pick our winners and losers from the last few days too!

    Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup
    Twitter: @talkSPORT
    YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26
    Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk
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  • How To Win The World Cup

    How the USMNT are winning the hearts of America

    22/06/2026 | 56 mins.
    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 impact the World Cup in general is having across America.

    Susie expresses her concern over some of Steve Clarke''s tactics after Scotland fell short against Morocco, next up for the Tartan Army is a huge clash with a Brazil side yet to catch fire.

    We also take a look ahead to England's clash with Ghana, and discuss the lose lose situation involving Portugal manager Roberto Martinez and Cristiano Ronaldo

    And we pick our winners and losers from the last few days too!

    Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup
    Twitter: @talkSPORT
    YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26
    Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk
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About How To Win The World Cup
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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