Could It Be Coming Home?

Manchester United and Denmark legend Peter Schmeichel joins Joe Cole for the final preview episode of Could It Be Coming Home.

Peter gives his verdict on the 2026 World Cup final, explaining why Spain have played the best football, why Argentina are masters of tournament football, and how Lionel Messi continues to redefine greatness. He also discusses the fascinating battle between Messi and Lamine Yamal, and predicts who will lift the trophy.

The pair also look back on England's World Cup campaign, with Schmeichel explaining why he believes Thomas Tuchel can build a team capable of winning the next World Cup, why the criticism of England has been over the top, and what the Three Lions need to do to take the final step.

Elsewhere, Peter reveals which England star's absence hurt them the most during the tournament, the former Manchester United player whose level of fame outstrips even Sir David Beckham's, why the Azteca Stadium shocked Jurgen Klopp and the teammates he'd most want beside him in the pub.

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📑CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome To Could It Be Coming Home

01:20 Peter Schmeichel: "Brazil IS The World Cup"

02:08 Peter’s INCREDIBLE Meeting With Gordon Banks


04:05 The Football Icon Whose Fame SCARES Peter


07:15 Why Spain & Argentina Have Been Better Than Everyone Else

09:06 Argentina's Biggest Weapon Isn't What You Think

13:08 How Messi Knows When To Impact Games


15:56 Could Messi REALLY Play At The 2030 World Cup?

18:10 Schmeichel: England CAN Win The 2030 World Cup

20:18 What Thomas Tuchel Learned From England's World Cup

23:49 England's Biggest Problem Isn't The Players

27:20 The One Player England Desperately Missed

28:23 Joe Cole: England MUST Fix This Before The Next World Cup

31:49 Carling’s Pub Team Sheet: Peter On His Team-Mates


37:00 Why Winning The FA Cup Meant Everything To Me

38:43 Peter Schmeichel's Biggest Final Regret

40:35 Would Peter Give Up The Treble For Euro '92?

42:45 Last Orders: Peter Schmeichel Picks His Player Of The Tournament

46:58 Peter Schmeichel Predicts The World Cup Winner
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France vs Spain. England vs Argentina. The 2026 World Cup semi-finals are here - and there's nobody better to break them down than a man who played in TWO World Cups and nearly won one. 🏆

Joe Cole sits down with France international and former Manchester United and Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre for a full semi-final preview. They debate whether England are genuinely convincing challengers for the World Cup and how to stop Lionel Messi. Joe also hits out at attempts to manufacture a rift between Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham.

Meanwhile, Mikael explains why France are favourites to beat Spain, how Kylian Mbappé arrived at this World Cup with a point to prove and what Roy Keane's "competitive yoga" reveals about a winning mentality.

Plus Mikael opens up on the 2006 final dressing room and the silence after Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt, recalls playing alongside Ronaldo and Roberto Baggio at Inter Milan and reveals why he chose a move to Manchester United over Liverpool.

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📑 CHAPTERS

00:00 - Welcome To Could It Be Coming Home

01:02 - Mikael Silvestre: 2006 Final Loss Still Hurts

02:04 - Is Mikael Convinced By England?

04:57 - Bellingham or Kane: Who's England's MVP?

05:50 - Joe CALLS OUT Bellingham v Tuchel headlines

10:27 - Why England Should Beat Argentina

13:05 - How England Can Stop Lionel Messi

15:33 - Who Mikael Prefers France To Face In The Final

17:00 - France vs Spain: Who Wins?

18:50 - Mikael: Kylian Mbappe Is More Motivated Than Ever

25:00 - Has Lamine Yamal Gone Off The Boil?

26:25 - Mikael Predicts The Semi-Finals Winners

29:13 - The Carling Pub Team Sheet (ft. Roy Keane, Dwight Yorke & Jaap Stam)

36:55 - France's 2002 World Cup Nightmare

40:42 - Zinedine Zidane: 2006 Controversy & Surprising Managerial Career

45:25 - Playing With R9 & Roberto Baggio At Inter

47:30 - Why Mikael Chose Man Utd Over Liverpool

49:45 - Why Arsenal 2008-2010 Didn't Win Trophies

51:42 - Ferguson & Wenger: How Were They Different?

52:50 - Last Orders: Mikael Names His Favourite Player & Fans

56:00 - Who Lifts the World Cup on July 19th?
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England are just one game away from the World Cup semi-finals, but first they must find a way past Erling Haaland and Norway.

Joe Cole is joined by former Tottenham, Liverpool and USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel to explain why Norway are far more than a one-man team, where England can hurt them and the one big selection dilemma Thomas Tuchel must solve,

The pair also dive into the tournament's biggest debate as they discuss Argentina's dramatic win over Egypt and whether referees are influenced by Lionel Messi. Brad also reveals why Manchester United seemed to get so many big decisions during Sir Alex Ferguson's reign and Joe explains how he would stop Messi should England face the little genius in the last four.

Elsewhere, Brad gives his verdict on Jordan Pickford's outstanding display against Mexico, outlines why England might actually prefer facing Argentina in the semi-finals and reflects on the USA's World Cup campaign and the fallout from Folarin Balogun's overturned red card. He further details whether he wants Mauricio Pochettino to remain as US head coach, looks back on USA '94 and answers whether the United States is really punching its weight in men's football.

Plus, Brad reveals the Man Utd legend who always planned the party and paid for it, the team-mate who always had a book in his hand and the player who always had the best costume at the Christmas do in Carling's Pub Team Sheet.

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England's World Cup campaign reaches the knockout stages and Martin Keown joins Joe Cole on Could It Be Coming Home? to preview the huge last 16 clash with Mexico.Joe and Martin debate just how dangerous Mexico will be, why England's defence has looked vulnerable throughout the tournament and whether changes are needed, including Joe's case for starting Noni Madueke ahead of Bukayo Saka. Martin also explains why Declan Rice is one of the world's elite midfielders, but questions whether England are getting the best out of him.Elsewhere, Martin looks ahead to Gabriel vs Erling Haaland in Brazil's meeting with Norway, explains how he would have defended both Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, questions whether Arsenal let Folarin Balogun leave too soon and discusses why France are even better than the one that reached the World Cup Final four years ago.There's plenty of nostalgia too as Martin reveals how missing out on England's Euro '96 squad led him to leave the UK that summer, Joe recalls the pain of missing out on major tournaments himself, and the pair revisit the day Joe tried to persuade Martin to swap Arsenal for West Ham. Plus, Martin picks his ultimate Carling Pub Team Sheet, names the best defenders and standout player of the World Cup so far, reflects on Arsenal's Premier League title-winning season and reveals whether he's finally recovered from the celebrations.Could It Be Coming Home? is brought to you by Carling, the beer of football.18+. Please drink responsibly. bedrinkaware.co.uk
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Joe Cole is joined by former Portugal, Southampton, Crystal Palace and West Ham defender Jose Fonte for a fascinating deep dive into Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's World Cup campaign and England's chances of lifting the trophy.

Fonte explains why he believes Ronaldo still has to start for Portugal at the age of 41, what makes him a "different animal" compared to every other player he's encountered, and recalls the first time he came up against a teenage Ronaldo and immediately knew he was destined for greatness.
He also reveals what Ronaldo is really like away from the spotlight, discusses the unbelievable level of fame he has to live with, and gives his verdict on the never-ending Messi vs Ronaldo debate.

Elsewhere, Jose and Joe assess the World Cup so far, discuss why England are genuine contenders, reveal which teams have impressed them most, and explain why the USA remind Fonte of the Southampton side Mauricio Pochettino built. Joe also reveals why Pochettino gives him "Russell Crowe in Gladiator" vibes during this tournament.

Plus, Fonte looks back on Portugal's historic Euro 2016 triumph, explains why the squad never panicked after Ronaldo's injury in the final, reveals whether today's Portugal side is stronger than the one that became European champions, and highlights the huge influence Bruno Fernandes has on the team.

There's also the story of the most intelligent team-mate he ever played alongside and his favourite moments of the World Cup so far.

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