The 2026 World Cup is set to be the largest tournament in football history. But what does that actually mean for the travelling fans on the ground?

In this special episode, hosts Katie Cross and Laurence McKenna sit down with Ashley Brown from the Football Supporters' Association (FSA) and Madeleine Orr, Assistant Professor of Sport Ecology at the University of Toronto and author of Warming Up.

Together, they cut through the gloss to look at the brutal realities awaiting supporters heading to North America. From the vast distances and the impossibility of a flight-free tournament, to the extreme heat and logistical hurdles that will define the fan experience, this is the essential guide to understanding what it will truly take to follow your team in 2026.

The team were also joined by TalkSPORT's very own Shebahn Aherne who has an exciting update to share, as well as informing you how you could win a ticket to the end of season FSA Awards.

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This week, we are shaking things up for the season finale. Host Katie Cross turns the microphone on her usual co-host, Laurence McKenna, to explore the man behind the mic.

Why does sustainability matter to him? What initially drove him to join the Pledgeball project? Laurence opens up about his personal connection to the cause and what he has taken away from his time in the studio.

Together, Katie and Laurence also take a trip down memory lane, looking back at the incredible roster of guests they have spoken to this season. From the realities of fast fashion to elite-level club strategy, they break down their biggest learnings and the key takeaways from every single conversation.

Plus: Broadcaster Ben Haines drops into the studio to deliver the final, highly anticipated Pledgeball League table update of the season. The battle at the summit has been fierce. Tune in to find out exactly how your club is getting on.

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This week, hosts Katie Cross and Laurence McKenna explore what sustainability looks like at the very top of the footballing pyramid.

How does a global institution like Liverpool FC translate climate action into a strategy that reaches millions of fans worldwide? We are joined by Rishi Jain, Director of Impact at Liverpool, to discuss the responsibilities and opportunities that come with elite-level sport. We take a deep dive into The Red Way, the club’s comprehensive framework for people, planet, and communities and how they are integrating sustainability into the heart of their operations.

Of course, no discussion with Liverpool around sustainability would be complete without a discussion about their famous the Office inspired 'Let's Save the Planet! Team Meeting' viral sketch.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Power of the Global Game: How a Premier League club leverages its platform to inspire fan action across the world.
• Inside The Red Way: The practicalities of managing environmental impact at an elite club, from stadium operations to global travel.
• Leading by Example: Why authenticity is key when a club of Liverpool's scale speaks out on the climate crisis and how 'that' famous Team Meeting became a viral sensation.

Plus: Legendary commentator Conor McNamara joins us for an update on the Pledgeball League table. There has been a seismic shift at the summit this week... tune in to hear if your club is part of the shake-up and how you can help them climb the standings.