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Artwork for America 2026: A World Cup podcast

America 2026: A World Cup podcast

Paul Howard and Kevin Kilbane
World Cup
World Cup 2026
Canada
United States
Ireland National Football Team
Ireland
England National Football Team
Mexico
Czech Republic
England
Argentina
Spain
Tehran
Paris
Dublin
Lansdowne Road
The Irish Times
Czechia
Penalty Shootout
Troy Parrott

This is a new podcast from The Irish Times covering the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States. Join former Irish international Kevin Kilbane and journalist and host Paul Howard for all the big stories, match analysis and special guests.

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Artwork for America 2026: A World Cup podcast

Latest Episodes

España son los campeones del mundo.

Argentina’s white knuckle ride through to the final of this World Cup met its match last night with ruthlessly proficient Spanish display. The individual star power of Messi came up against a solid collective set ... more

Former footballer, manager and full-time raconteur, Roddy Collins has been many things to Irish football.

He's also the star of The Rodfather, his memoir written with our own Paul Howard.

To celebrate World Cup final day, Paul and Roddy take the ch... more

Lionel Messi’s international football career wasn’t always a litany of heroic victories and dressing room anthems. For most of his time in sky blue and white he looked more likely to go down as a busted flush. An iconic club player who left his home ... more

England led midway through the second half of last night's World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. Thomas Tuchel, seemingly satisfied with his evening's work, made the fatal error of hauling off his attacking options to cram the box with central defenders. ... more

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Recent Guests

Roddy Collins
Legend of Irish football, guest on the special bonus episode
Irish football (former player)
Episode: BONUS: Roddy Collins’ life in World Cups
Miguel Delaney
Journalist from The Independent, guest commentator
The Independent
Episode: Confrontational Leadership - Miguel Delaney and Kevin Kilbane on the Bellingham beef, tired bodies and FIFA’s dream draw
Ken Early
Guest commentator joining from Boston
The Irish Times
Episode: Zut Alors! - Ken Early in Boston, Gavin Cooney and Malachy Clerkin on the business end of the World Cup, At home with Malcolm
Keith Duggan
Irish Times Washington correspondent, guest on the episode
Irish Times
Episode: The Anti-Midas Touch: The US buckle in Seattle, Cristiano bows out, Keith Duggan in Miami and Paul Howard’s Party Trick
Killian Sundermann
Comedian, podcaster, Germany fan
Episode: Tah tah Germany, sayonara Japan, doei Netherlands: Killian Sundermann and Gavin Cooney on the World Cup knockouts
Dave Hannigan
Irish Times columnist, author
Irish Times
Episode: A triple of doubles for the World Cup Galácticos: Malachy Clerkin and Gavin Cooney on Messi, Mbappé and Haaland
Kevin Kilbane
Former Irish international, guest on this episode
Episode: Cape Verde on the verge: Weekend World Cup round-up with Gavin Cooney and Kevin Kilbane
Malachy Clerkin
Sports journalist, guest on the show
The Irish Times
Episode: Mbappé, Messi and Magic - The World Cup comes alive. Malachy Clerkin on the healing power of sporting greatness, Keith Duggan's UFC detour
Andrew Downie
Foreign correspondent, author of The Magnificent Doctor Socrates
New York Times, The Guardian (author of biography on Mexico), based in Mexico for years
Episode: Comfortable co-hosts? The weight of history and how Mexico & Canada are shaping up for the tournament

Hosts

Paul Howard
Host of America 2026; Irish Times journalist with focus on World Cup coverage and show framework.
Kevin Kilbane
Former Irish international; co-host discussing on-field analysis and tournament context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • World Cup

    I just enjoyed it so much . A comprehensive football analysis but there were the political influences and the bizarre . Just enjoyed Paul Howard’s encyclopaedic knowledge of Wc and the analysis that flowed from that . Enjoyed contributor Kevin Kilbane and, more so, Roddy Collins on the way we were . Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Minniexyz
    United Kingdom7 days ago
  • Super new listen

    Hoping this pod keeps going post the World Cup. Already part of my weekly rotation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    O'Shea999
    Ireland21 days ago
  • Mark

    A good informative show, but leave the TDS out. It really gets old.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MH from Alliston Ontario
    Canadaa month ago
  • We like it, we like it, we love ish!

    As far as football settings go this one is, as Alan Partridge might exclaim, another one!

    Gavin Cooney is a brilliant inclusion to the IT and Paul Howard is, despite his insistence on constantly referring to Liverpool Football Club, a delight in hosting and coordinating.

    I hope this continues in some way beyond the World Cup.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fr. Spodo Komodo
    Irelanda month ago
  • Canada is not America.

    Canada is not America.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chinchbug
    Canada4 months ago

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#169
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Apple Podcasts
#95
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Apple Podcasts
#173
Australia/Sports/Soccer
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#152
Ireland/Trending
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#11
Ireland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#39
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BONUS: Roddy Collins’ life in World Cups
Q: What was it like to watch Maradona during his peak and see him dominate the World Cup stage?
Roddy reflects on Maradona's standout impact and how he transformed a World Cup into his personal showcase, emphasizing the combination of drama, talent, and celebrity that defined that era.

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A high-energy, football-focused discussion anchored by two long-form Irish Times voices as they chart the 2026 World Cup across North America. Episodes blend match analysis, tournament context, and behind-the-scenes storytelling, with frequent references to Ireland's playoff push, host nation logistics, and the evolving role of star players. The format often features candid banter, tactical takeaways, and tease guests who will broaden coverage beyond on-pitch action. This podcast stands out for its practical World Cup framing, clear host chemistry, and an emphasis on how the global event intersects with Irish football culture and travel logistics.

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1. Roddy Collins
2. Miguel Delaney
3. Ken Early
4. Keith Duggan
5. Killian Sundermann
6. Dave Hannigan
7. Kevin Kilbane
8. Malachy Clerkin

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