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Matt Forde is alongside 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit and comedian Alex Brooker to reflect on Spain's World Cup triumph over Argentina! They ask if their victory is a win for all of football after Argentina's tactics during the match and the entire tournament Elsewhere England ended their campaign in style by securing third spot by beating France in a crazy game on Saturday night, Petit tells us that game counts for nothing BUT has backed Thomas Tuchel to win something with the Three Lions. And with the curtain drawn on the World Cup, we look back on the tournament as a whole and what's worked and what hasn't. Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Forde is alongside 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit and comedian Alex Brooker to discuss England's defeat to Argentina in the semi final of the World Cup. All three are in agreement that the blame should be attributed to Thomas Tuchel after he inexplicably decided to defend against the World Champions for the final 30 minutes of the game and allowed Lionel Messi to work his magic. We ask what is next for the German following the defeat and if he should stick around? Could Pep Guardiola be an option to replace him after he left Man City earlier this year? Emmanuel tells us how France is feeling following their shock defeat to Spain in the other semi final. And we look ahead to Sunday's final and discuss the influence of Spain's talismanic captain Rodri who looks back to his sublime best. Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Forde is alongside 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit and comedian Alex Brooker to unpack a nervy win for England over Norway which see's them into the semi finals! Jude Bellingham was once again the hero, but did he reveal a rift in his relationship with Thomas Tuchel in his post match interview? Petit says both Tuchel and Bellingham should have kept their post match comments for behind closed doors. England's opponents on Wednesday will be Argentina after they saw off Switzerland, we ask what exactly there is to fear about the current holders. Plus we get Emmanuel's take on France ahead of their semi with Span and bring you some winners and losers too! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 overturned clearly inspired the Belgians. We find out why Norway are a more daunting prospect for England this weekend than Brazil would have been too. And we pick our winners and losers as usual featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, his career will officially end without lifting it's most coveted prize. Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 over Jordan Pickford though who he singles out as weak link in the England side. Elsewhere we get Petit's verdict on France after they eased past Senegal, we discuss the majesty of Messi and the misery of Ronaldo, and we ask what is the line between confidence and arrogance in the week the tournament's superstars announced themselves. And we pick our winners and losers from the last few days too! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.