For his hosting duties on America 2026, the Irish Times podcast, Paul Howard watched every single World Cup match, even it was on at 4am and featured a no-hoper team in the tournament to make up the numbers.
What did he make of England’s loss to Argentina?
Why does he think the bloated half-time show featuring Shakira and Justin Bieber, planned for Sunday’s final, highlights just how much Fifa is enthralled to the US; and who will lift the World Cup when the final whistle blows on Sunday, Argentina or Spain?
Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey.
