Former Ireland internationals Alan Judge and Darren Randolph sit back down with Graham for Episode 3 of "Green with Envy," our ultimate World Cup show! The lads are pulling no punches as they dive straight into the fallout of the opening round of fixtures.

From England’s lacklustre draw against Ghana to whether Jordan Pickford truly has what it takes to guide the Three Lions to World Cup glory, we break down the biggest talking points in football. Plus, the tournament's biggest superstars have arrived—with Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Cristiano Ronaldo all hitting the back of the net. But how on earth do teams stop Messi when he's in this form?

We also unpack the week’s biggest controversies: L'Équipe’s polarizing take on Jeremy Doku leaving the Belgium camp for the birth of his child, and Jesse Marsch’s wild celebrations during Canada's massive 6-0 win over Qatar.

Finally, the lads take us behind the scenes of the Republic of Ireland national team, sharing incredible insight into what it was really like surviving the infamous "bad cop, bad cop" regime under Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane.

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Are Spain already in crisis? Can anyone stop Germany? And what is REALLY happening inside an international camp when things go wrong?

Darren Randolph and Alan Judge join Graham O’Toole in the studio for Episode 2 of Green With Envy: The World Cup Show to dissect a chaotic opening week of World Cup action.

The lads dive straight into the biggest shock of the tournament so far: Cape Verde’s stunning draw against the European Champions, breaking down Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes’ massive performance to keep a clean sheet.

Plus, they look at Germany’s dominant opening win over Curaçao, the ongoing debate surrounding Manuel Neuer’s dramatic return to the starting XI, and why Spain look lost without Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal on the pitch.

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Welcome to Green with Envy – The Ultimate Home for Irish World Cup Fans!

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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