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How To Win The World Cup

How To Win The World Cup

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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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  • Stuart Pearce explains why a strong defence is more important than a powerful attack

    Stuart Pearce explains why a strong defence is more important than a powerful attack
    Mar 26 2026

    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 defensive unit.


    Stuart also gives us the inside scoop on playing with England icon Terry Butcher and that famous blood stained shirt against Sweden.


    And he explains that he only became a footballer after being rejected for an interview to join the police force!


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    37 mins
  • What is the mindset of a World Cup footballer?

    What is the mindset of a World Cup footballer?
    Mar 19 2026

    Matt Forde and Jacob Hawley speak to sports psychologist David 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 work some of the England players will be doing at the World Cup this summer to block out any outside noise or distractions.


    And he tells us why having a powerful mind is more important to younger players than physical and technical talent.


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    41 mins
  • Why is refereeing different in the World Cup?

    Why is refereeing different in the World Cup?
    Mar 12 2026

    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 consultant to the finals this Summer after his recent spell working for Nottingham Forest and Evangelos Marinakis.


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    41 mins
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