How to break down a low block

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 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 [https://www.instagram.com/talksport/?hl=en] // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT [https://x.com/talkSPORT]  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk [wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 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 [https://www.instagram.com/talksport/?hl=en] // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT [https://x.com/talkSPORT]  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk [wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 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 [https://www.instagram.com/talksport/?hl=en] // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT [https://x.com/talkSPORT]  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk [wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 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 [https://www.instagram.com/talksport/?hl=en] // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT [https://x.com/talkSPORT]  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk [wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 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 [https://www.instagram.com/talksport/?hl=en] // @howtowintheworldcup Twitter: @talkSPORT [https://x.com/talkSPORT]  YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26 Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk [wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.