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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, and experts in sports psychology, tactics — and yes, even a cheeky look at how to bend the rules (England, 1966) — we uncover the secrets, strategies, and stories that go into lifting sport's biggest trophy.


talkSPORT brings its signature blend of locker room banter and world-class analysis to take you all the way from the Kennedy Center to kick off.

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Episodes
  • How is America feeling ahead of hosting the World Cup?

    How is America feeling ahead of hosting the World Cup?
    Feb 12 2026

    Matt Forde is joined by comedian Tim Vine to discuss all things America ahead of the World Cup this summer


    Former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who played in three World Cups for the America joins the guys to give his insight into what the feeling is amongst the American public ahead of this summer's finals.


    He expresses his concern over the scorching conditions which proved to be problematic in the Club World Cup, he tells us that despite being an American, he is NOT in favour of a half time show in the final and why the beautiful game will never be called football in the States regardless of how popular it becomes!


    Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup

    Twitter: @talkSPORT

    YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26

    Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk

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    45 mins
  • Stuart Pearce on what makes the perfect leader

    Stuart Pearce on what makes the perfect leader
    Feb 5 2026

    Matt Forde and Alex Brooker speak to former England captain Stuart Pearce all about the importance of leadership in a winning football team.


    He details his journey from non league football to leading England out at Wembley and why captaining his country meant more to him than anything else in football.


    He also explains why his 'Psycho' nickname couldn't be further from who he is in real life.


    And he gives us his take on current England skipper Harry Kane and if his leadership style is suitable for England this summer.


    Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup

    Twitter: @talkSPORT

    YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26

    Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk



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    40 mins
  • Goalkeepers

    Goalkeepers
    Jan 29 2026

    Matt Forde is joined by Jacob Hawley and former USA goalkeeper Brad Fridel in the latest episode of How to win the World Cup


    This week, we are taking a look at the role of a goalkeeper and how crucial a role they play for any side looking to lift the greatest prize in football


    Friedel tells us why being the backup goalkeeper is the worst job in football but being third choice keeper is arguably the best! He also gives us his thoughts on whether or not Jordan Pickford is an all time England great


    Plus, we are told why keepers should not wear baseball caps this summer despite sweltering conditions and Jacob reveals the lengths he used to go to show his support for England as a kid

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    44 mins
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