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The podcast where journalism, politics and the media industry collide.
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#34: Can England finally bring it home? | World Cup 2026 Preview Special with Chris Errington
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The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on.
On this special football edition of Stop the Press!, Nick Copson, Rob Chadwick and Bill Martin are joined by respected Devon sports journalist Chris Errington to preview what could be one of the most intriguing World Cups in modern history.
With the tournament heading to North America and England once again carrying the hopes, expectations and inevitable emotional baggage of a football-mad nation, the team asks the big question:
Can England finally bring football home?
We discuss:
⚽ England's chances of ending nearly 60 years of hurt
⚽ Whether this is the strongest England squad in a generation
⚽ The impact of a new manager and tactical approach
⚽ The key players who could define the tournament
⚽ Which nations pose the biggest threat to England's ambitions
⚽ The pressure, expectation and psychology of tournament football
⚽ Our predictions for the winners, surprise packages and potential disappointments
Chris brings decades of experience covering football at every level, offering expert insight into the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities facing England and the home nations as they prepare for football's biggest stage.
Will 2026 finally be England's year?
Or are we all setting ourselves up for another summer of glorious heartbreak?
Join us for a lively, passionate and occasionally optimistic look ahead to the biggest sporting event on the planet.
