Could It Be Coming Home? is a brand-new spin off of Could It Be Magic? brought to you by Carling, following former England international Joe Cole as he heads to New York for the FIFA World Cup.
Across the tournament, Joe will be joined by special guests from the worlds of football to discuss England's chances, relive iconic World Cup moments, and soak up the unique atmosphere as the biggest tournament in football unfolds.
From fan culture and football stories to the key talking points on and off the pitch, Could It Be Coming Home? brings you closer to the action from the heart of New York throughout the World Cup.
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Peter Schmeichel: England CAN Win The Next World Cup! | Messi v Yamal
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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14 Jul 2026
Mikael Silvestre: England SHOULD Beat Argentina | 2026 World Cup Semi-Finals
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.
🍺 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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📑 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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10 Jul 2026
Brad Friedel: How England STOP Haaland... & And The Messi CONTROVERSY
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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