The FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here, and talkSPORT Ireland has your ultimate pass behind the scenes. Every single week across the tournament, your host Graham O’Toole is sitting down in our Dublin studio with former West Ham and Ireland international goalkeeper Darren Randolph alongside former Ipswich and Ireland midfielder Alan Judge to talk, debate, and laugh through all things happening over in North America!

In this jam-packed Episode 1, the lads are putting their reputations on the line with their official World Cup tournament predictions.

In This Episode:

• The Favourites: Who has the depth to go all the way and lift the world’s most prestigious trophy?
• Dark Horses & Upsets: The teams flying under the radar ready to cause absolute chaos in the group stages.
• The Spain Question: Are they the real deal or over-hyped?
• The Ronaldo Debate: Will Cristiano’s presence propel Portugal to glory, or will he hold them back?
• Is it Finally Coming Home?: The lads give their brutally honest verdict on England's chances.
• Mbappe & France: Will Kylian Mbappe’s high-profile club drama derail the French squad's camp?

At talkSPORT Ireland, we are all about the people behind the sporting personalities. Expect elite football knowledge mixed with proper locker-room craic, quickfire debates, and unfiltered opinions from two lads who have been there and done it at the highest level.

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