The curtain comes down on an extraordinary FIFA World Cup! 🏆🇪🇸

In the final episode of Green with Envy, host Graham O’Toole and former ROI international Alan Judge are in the talkSPORT Ireland Dublin studio, linking up with Darren Randolph to dissect Spain's sensational World Cup final triumph over Argentina!

From pitchside chaos to tactical masterclasses, the lads pull no punches. We break down Argentina’s full repertoire of shithousery and dark arts as they tried everything to retain football's ultimate prize, and why Spain's quality ultimately proved unstoppable. Plus, the lads lock in their Official Team of the Tournament and hand out their coveted (and controversial!) End of Competition Awards.

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The World Cup Final is SET, and the drama is absolutely off the charts!

Welcome back to Green With Envy – your home for the biggest World Cup reaction. In this massive Episode 5, host Graham O'Toole sits down in our Dublin studio with former West Ham and Ireland international goalkeeper Darren Randolph and former Ipswich and Ireland midfielder Alan Judge to break down a chaotic set of semi-finals and look ahead to the ultimate showdown.

We’re talking Spain vs Argentina!

First up, the lads dissect Spain's 2-0 masterclass over France. Was it Spanish brilliance or a complete tactical disasterclass from Didier Deschamps? Alan’s pre-tournament favourites have made the final, but the lads ask: is Fabian Ruiz the most underrated midfielder on the planet? Plus, Darren shares what it was actually like going toe-to-toe with prime Spain’s Xavi, Iniesta, and Busquets midfield back in New Jersey.

Then, things get spicy as we react to Argentina vs England. "Argentina wanted a war from the very start!" The lads break down the sheer hostility on the pitch, whether Jordan Pickford could have done better for Enzo's goal, and how Thomas Tuchel's late substitutions couldn't prevent Lautaro Martinez from booking La Albiceleste's ticket to the final.

If that’s not enough, we react to the "bizarre" 25-minute Super Bowl-style Half-Time Show concept (featuring Shakira, Justin Bieber, and BTS) and build the ULTIMATE Combined XI of the finalists. Emi Martinez or Unai Simon? Yamal or Messi? The debates get heated!

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The World Cup knockout stages are finally here, and the giant killings have already begun! In this episode, host Graham O’Toole sits down in the studio with former Ireland internationals Darren Randolph and Alan Judge to dissect a chaotic round of fixtures.

From Germany’s underwhelming tournament exit to Morocco’s historic, stunning victory over the Netherlands, the lads pull no punches. They also dive into the burning questions on every Irish football fan's mind: How would the Republic of Ireland have fared in this tournament? Can Shamrock Rovers' own Pico Lopes lock down Lionel Messi? And does anyone left in the tournament have the tactical firepower to match a completely free-flowing French side?

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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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