
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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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsSoccer | |||

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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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
Hoping this pod keeps going post the World Cup. Already part of my weekly rotation.
A good informative show, but leave the TDS out. It really gets old.
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.
Canada is not America.
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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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Recent guests on America 2026: A World Cup podcast include:
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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