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America 2026: A World Cup podcast

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

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

"We'll sell you the whole seat, but you'll only need the edge of it."

Fridays tend to run giddy on the America 2026 podcast but make no mistake, this World Cup is barrelling into the serious business end now.

Malachy Clerkin is in studio to keep an... more

‘It looks altogether brighter’ echoed the immortal words of the BBC commentary mere moments before Brian Cipenga smashed one past Pickford at the near post to hand DR Congo an early lead.

Congo fought valiantly, but twice they couldn't deny Harry Ka... more

The old world is fading, and the new one struggles to be born. There was a time when it seemed a foregone conclusion that the likes of Germany and the Netherlands would loom large at the business end of any World Cup, grinding out wins with efficient... more

Jesse Marsch's team stand as Canadian heroes to rank alongside Céline Dion, Justin Bieber and Tim Horton after last night's win over South Africa in Los Angeles - the nation's first-ever World Cup knockout victory, and perhaps the dawn of a brave new... more

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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 and pundit
The Irish Times (pundit)
Episode: BONUS: The round one wrap up, Jesse Marsch’s hubris and Canada’s pyrrhic victory with 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
Keith Duggan
Irish Times Washington correspondent
The Irish Times
Episode: World Cup Eve - Keith Duggan in LA, off-pitch chaos and the hosts under a microscope
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.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
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    Canada is not America.

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#27
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#15
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#105
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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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