How To Win The World Cup
The countdown to FIFA World Cup 26 is on. Matt Forde assembles 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.
Episodes
How Spain won the 2026 World Cup!
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 tournamentElsewhere England ended their campaign in style by securing third spot by beating France in a crazy game on Saturday night, Petit tell
How Tuchel's tactics cost England the World Cup
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 wh
How Bellingham bailed out England....again!
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 clo
How a Trump phone call ended USA's 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 over
How England conquered the Azteca!
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 Jord
How a Harry Kane rocket saved England
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 defenceBut on the plus side, they do have Harry Kane, who everyone agrees is capable of taking England deep into the tournamen
How to break down a low block
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 CupBrad 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 de
How Ghana brought England back down to Earth
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
How the USMNT are winning the hearts of America
Matt Forde is alongside former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel and Scotland superfan and comedian Susie McCabe for all the latest surrounding the World CupBrad 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
How a Tuchel teamtalk inspired England's win over Croatia
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 o
How to win your first World Cup match in 36 years!
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 Senega
How the 2026 World Cup will be won!
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 i
How to make the perfect World Cup kit
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 // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo
How a German can win the World Cup for England!
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 conce
How to save a World Cup penalty
Matt Forde is joined by comedian Susie McCabe and former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel to talk all things penalties ahead of the World CupHe explains why his former teammate Harry Kane will not feel any pressure in America despite missing that crucial spot kick in 2022 against FranceHe tells us why stutter steps are a waste of time and gives his advice for anyone inexperienced who had to take a pena
How 'glass half empty' Scots plan on shocking Brazil this summer
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 1998He explains why manager Steve Clarke is not as miserable as he may appear to be in the media
How Mbappe can create World Cup Déjà Vu
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 conside
How WAGS Won The World Cup: Champagne, Cameras, and Chaos
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 night
How to Fuel a World Cup Footballer
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 likes
How Ronaldo Can Complete Football And Finally Win The World Cup
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 the
How To Dodge A World Cup Curse With A Salt Shaker
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 before
How Many Grey Hairs Does It Take To Win A World Cup?
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 p
How Many Brazilian Tears Is It Going To Take?
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 public
How Ruining Everyone’s Fun Is The Ultimate World Cup Strategy
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
How To Be A Cold-Blooded Assassin In Neon Cleats
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 mental
How World Cup Refs Handle A 22-Man Argument
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 consultan
How To Scream Your Team Into The Round Of 16
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 still
How do you achieve perfect squad harmony at a major tournament?
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 trebl
How much influence does the media have at a World Cup?
Matt Forde is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and football journalist Henry Winter to discuss the role of the media around a World Cup.Henry recounts his nine World Cup campaigns and what he has learned from his time covering them, he also explains what has changed across his 36 years of covering the game's showpiece event, and why England fans are sometimes given a bad reputation when following
How is America feeling ahead of hosting the World Cup?
Matt Forde is joined by comedian Tim Vine to discuss all things America ahead of the World Cup this summerFormer 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
How does it feel to captain your country?
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
How does it feel to be a goalkeeper at a major tournament?
Matt Forde is joined by Jacob Hawley and former USA goalkeeper Brad Fridel in the latest episode of How to win the World CupThis 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 footballFriedel tells us why being the backup goalkeeper is the worst job in football but being third choice keeper is arguably 
How do you prepare mentally for the World Cup?
Matt Forde is joined by Alex Brooker and 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit in the latest episode of How to win the World CupThis week, we are discussing how important mentality is if you want to go all the way and lift the most coveted prize in footballEmmanuel tells us what the mentality was of his World Cup winning side in 1998 who were written off as 'losers' before a ball was kicked, h
How a maverick can be both a blessing and curse at a World Cup
Matt Forde is joined by Alex Brooker and 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit in the latest episode of How to win the World CupThis week, we are discussing mavericks, and if the presence of a mercurial talent can win you the World Cup, and also potentially cost you oneEmmanuel tells us all about the heroics of Zidane who inspired the French to victory in 1998 and also how he wa
How do you manage the expectation of having to win the World Cup?
Matt Forde is joined by comedian Paul McCaffrey and 2002 World Cup winner Kleberson in the latest episode of How to win the World Cup!This week we're talking managing expectations and dealing with the pressure of playing for an elite nation at the World CupKleberson tells us what the expectation was on the squad in 2002 heading into the tournament after losing the final four years previousHe
How does it feel to play alongside Ronaldo?
Matt Forde is joined by comedian Elliot Steel and 2002 World Cup winner Kleberson in the latest episode of How to win the World Cup!This week we're talking all things goalscorers and how important it is to have an elite striker if you want to win the competition,Kleberson fills us in on what it was like playing alongside the great Brazilian Ronaldo, who won the Golden Boot in 2002He also
'Twas the Christmas before the World Cup
Merry Christmas!Join Matt Forde for a Christmas special edition of How to win the World CupHe speaks to England and Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce about what life as a Premier League footballer and manager is like during the festive periodHe also tells us about his obsession with Christmas and what he plans to do once he is at the World Cup with talkSPORT this Summer and which England play
How important is home advantage?
Join Matt Forde, World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit and everyone's favourite German Comedian Henning Wehn for another installment of How To Win The World Cup. This week we are gathered together to ask the question; does home advantage really make a difference? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A World Cup Love Affair
Matt Forde brings you your weekly dose of 'How To Win The World Cup.' Join us as we dive head first into the podcast that will hopefully give us all the answers, as we learn what it really takes to win the World Cup. Who better to tell us the secrets to succeed than former World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit, and alongside him a man that personally takes credit for all of Germany's foot
Squad Announcement...
Join Comedian Matt Forde as he puts the heartache of being a lifelong Nottingham Forest fan behind him. His new goal in life is simple: discover what it takes to win the greatest footballing competition on earth.Now a manager is nothing without his team and similarly to Tuchel, Matt needs to form his own World Cup podcast squad. So in this very first episode he is ringing around the houses and cal
Introducing: How To Win The World Cup
Matt Forde is putting the heartache of being a lifelong Nottingham Forest fan behind him. His new goal in life is simple: telling Thomas Tuchel and Team England everything they need to know to WIN FIFA World Cup 26.Join Matt as he goes around the houses to compile an encyclopaedic guide to inevitable footballing glory. The mental game? We're winning it. World media? Consider it managed. Individual
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