Podcast

America 2026: A World Cup podcast

Author: The Irish Times
Feed episode count: 32
Official site: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport
RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/69ab015a6ffdcd8188961ba6
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Summary

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested

Spain are champions of the world: Malachy Clerkin and Kevin Kilbane on the World Cup final

Duration seconds: 2807
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/spain-are-champions-of-the-world-malachy-clerkin-and-kevin-k

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Jul 19, 2026 · not_requested

BONUS: Roddy Collins’ life in World Cups

Duration seconds: 1575
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/bonus-roddy-collins-life-in-world-cups

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Jul 18, 2026 · not_requested

World Cup final preview with Ken Early in New York

Duration seconds: 2888
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/world-cup-final-preview-with-ken-early-in-new-york

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Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

England crumble in Atlanta: Gavin Cooney and Kevin Kilbane on Tuchel's handbrake and Argentine spirit

Duration seconds: 2820
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/england-crumble-in-atlanta-gavin-cooney-and-kevin-kilbane-on

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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

Spain beat France: Keith Duggan in Dallas, Malachy Clerkin on the missed warning signs and seeing Spain for who they are

Duration seconds: 1812
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/satisfyingly-dull-professionalism-keith-duggan-in-dallas-mal

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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

Confrontational Leadership - Miguel Delaney and Kevin Kilbane on the Bellingham beef, tired bodies and FIFA’s dream draw

Duration seconds: 3053
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/confrontational-leadership-miguel-delaney-and-kevin-kilbane

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Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested

Zut Alors! - Ken Early in Boston, Gavin Cooney and Malachy Clerkin on the business end of the World Cup, At home with Malcolm

Duration seconds: 4484
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/zut-alors-ken-early-in-boston-gavin-cooney-and-malachy-clerk

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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

Good cup / Bad Cup? Dave Hannigan in New York, Messi business and the halo effect

Duration seconds: 1703
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/good-cup-bad-cup-dave-hannigan-in-new-york-messi-business-an

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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

The Anti-Midas Touch: The US buckle in Seattle, Cristiano bows out, Keith Duggan in Miami and Paul Howard’s Party Trick

Duration seconds: 2689
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/the-anti-midas-touch-the-us-buckle-in-seattle-cristiano-bows

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Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested

FIFA under fire: Infantino back in the spotlight, England Conquer the Azteca, and Trump's gaze lands on the World Cup

Duration seconds: 3303
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/fifa-under-fire-infantino-back-in-the-spotlight-england-conq

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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

Pole Pole, Slowly Slowly: Ken Early in New York, Kevin Kilbane in Canada, explaining the snickometer, and the delirium of Paul Howard

Duration seconds: 4472
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/pole-pole-slowly-slowly-ken-early-in-new-york-kevin-kilbane

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

Doctor Congo will see you now: Gavin Cooney and Paul Howard on England’s near miss, Kane’s tells and Vegemite

Duration seconds: 2733
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/doctor-congo-will-see-you-now-gavin-cooney-and-paul-howard-o

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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

Tah tah Germany, sayonara Japan, doei Netherlands: Killian Sundermann and Gavin Cooney on the World Cup knockouts

Duration seconds: 3036
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/tah-tah-germany-sayonara-japan-doei-netherlands-killian-sund

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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

You have to respect the football: Gavin Cooney and Malachy Clerkin on the start of the knockouts, history for Canada, and 'Peak Ball'

Duration seconds: 2763
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/you-have-to-respect-the-football-gavin-cooney-and-malachy-cl

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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

Scotland in the lap of the gods: Ken Early in Miami, the Neymar tribute act, and the Disgrace of Gijón

Duration seconds: 4188
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/scotland-in-the-lap-of-the-gods-ken-early-in-miami-the-neyma

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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

Much a Prince Adu about nothing: The Arsenalification of England, Ghana hold firm and Ronaldo the goat

Duration seconds: 2834
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/much-a-prince-adu-about-nothing-the-arsenalification-of-engl

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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

A triple of doubles for the World Cup Galácticos: Malachy Clerkin and Gavin Cooney on Messi, Mbappé and Haaland

Duration seconds: 3810
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/a-triple-of-doubles-for-the-world-cup-galacticos-malachy-cle

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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

Cape Verde on the verge: Weekend World Cup round-up with Gavin Cooney and Kevin Kilbane

Duration seconds: 2999
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/cape-verde-on-the-verge-weekend-world-cup-round-up-with-gavi

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Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested

BONUS: The round one wrap up, Jesse Marsch’s hubris and Canada’s pyrrhic victory with Kevin Kilbane

Duration seconds: 1568
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/bonus-the-round-one-wrap-up-jesse-marschs-hubris-and-canadas

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Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested

England’s lions show their teeth and their bellies, Ken Early on Tour, Gavin Cooney’s premonition

Duration seconds: 3959
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/englands-lions-show-their-teeth-and-their-bellies-ken-early

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

Mbappé, Messi and Magic - The World Cup comes alive. Malachy Clerkin on the healing power of sporting greatness, Keith Duggan's UFC detour

Duration seconds: 3239
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/pod

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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

World Cup weekend roundup with Gavin Cooney: Curaçao's glimpse of glory, Japan's comeback, entertaining USA

Duration seconds: 2901
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/world-cup-weekend-roundup-with-gavin-cooney-curacaos-glimpse

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

America 2026 is go: Gavin Cooney, Malachy Clerkin and Paul Howard review the first games

Duration seconds: 2407
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/opening-games

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

World Cup Eve - Keith Duggan in LA, off-pitch chaos and the hosts under a microscope

Duration seconds: 2753
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/world-cup-eve-keith-duggan-in-la-off-pitch-chaos-and-the-hos

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Comfortable co-hosts? The weight of history and how Mexico & Canada are shaping up for the tournament

Duration seconds: 2561
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/hosts

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

World Cup preview: Paul Howard, Kevin Kilbane and Malachy Clerkin pick potential winners and top players

Duration seconds: 3013
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/world-cup-preview-paul-howard-kevin-kilbane-and-malachy-cler

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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

' These guys are going to the World Cup and we're probably better than them'

Duration seconds: 2020
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/these-guys-are-going-to-the-world-cup-and-were-probably-bet

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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

'It's really hard to take': Ireland's penalty heartbreak after early dominance

Duration seconds: 1168
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/its-really-hard-to-take-ireland-lose-to-the-czech-republic-a

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Mar 25, 2026 · not_requested

Heartbreak and glory: Ireland's history of World Cup playoffs

Duration seconds: 1951
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/kevin-kilbanes-stories-of-irelands-major-tournament-play-off

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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

How Troy Parrott factor will influence Ireland v Czech Republic

Duration seconds: 2277
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/ireland-v-czech-republic-is-hallgrimssons-penalty-call-corre

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Mar 20, 2026 · not_requested

America 2026: Listen to Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard's World Cup podcast

Duration seconds: 56
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/america-2026-listen-to-kevin-kilbane-and-paul-howards-world

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Mar 14, 2026 · not_requested

America 2026

Duration seconds: 27
Source: https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-sport/episodes/coming-soon-america-2026

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