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America 2026 with Paul Howard and Kevin Kilbane

Paul Howard and Kevin Kilbane
World Cup 2026
Czech Republic
Ireland
Tehran
Paris
Dublin
Lansdowne Road
The Irish Times
Czechia
Ireland National Football Team
Troy Parrott
World Cup
Penalty Shootout
Soccer
Portugal
Hungary
UEFA European Championship / Euros

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 author Paul Howard for Ireland's playoff games in March and the tournament in June.

America 2026 drops just in time for Ireland’s first (hopefully not last) playoff game against Czechia. To listen to the podcast, follow Am... more

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Malachy Clerkin, Kevin Kilbane and Gavin Cummiskey are here to talk about the final round of games World Cup qualification matches.

In part one we look at last night in the Aviva and Ireland's campaign as a whole. are we in a better place now? And ... more

Ireland’s World Cup dream ended in heartbreaking fashion, giving up a 2-0 lead against the Czech Republic to ultimately lose on penalties. Paul Howard and Kevin Kilbane talk about the disappointment of failing to progress after a dominant first half ... more

Relive the glory and the heartbreak of Ireland's previous attempts to reach a major tournament with someone who was there to experience the joy, fight some losing battles and witness that handball. Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard look back at playoff g... more

Paul Howard and Kevin Kilbane preview Ireland v Czech Republic:

* Ireland’s squad

* Handling the pressure of a playoff 

* How Ireland won back to back games against Portugal and Hungary 

* Match fitness and the impact of players not getting r... more

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Paul Howard
Journalist and author; host of widely recognized Ireland-focused sports coverage; affiliated with The Irish Times; experience on national team commentary and World Cup analysis.
Kevin Kilbane
Former Ireland international footballer; co-host with extensive on-field and broadcast experience; frequent commentator on national team performance and playoff history.

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Frequently Asked Questions About America 2026

What is America 2026 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime Irish sports journalists co-host a globe-trotting football conversation focused on Ireland's World Cup journey, with emphasis on the playoff path to France 2026 and the broader tournament coverage. Episodes frequently blend tactical takeaways, player form, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes with a clear plan for ongoing, season-long coverage across Ireland's playoff push and the World Cup in North America. The dynamic between the hosts—grounded analysis, personal memories, and a publisher-backed media setup—gives listeners a mix of practical football insight and story-driven context, plus an emphasis on scheduling, platforms, and guest appearances. Notable angles include the playoff history undercurrents, the pressure of high-stak... more

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