The Inside Channel with Alex Crook and Sam Matterface https://theinsidechannelpod.podbean.com The Inside Channel - the official Star Sports World Cup 2026 podcast with Sam Matterface and Alex Crook.

Sam and Alex are on the ground in America for the full tournament, bringing you expert analysis, World Cup betting tips, England match previews, Golden Boot predictions, and daily reaction to the biggest stories. From group stage to the final, this is your go-to football podcast for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

New episodes every week. Subscribe for World Cup coverage you won't get anywhere else.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hosted by Sam Matterface & Alex Crook

๐Ÿ“ Live from the USA

โšฝ In partnership with Star Sports Bet

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]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:40:25 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Sports 1440 episodic theinsidechannelpod theinsidechannelpod No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22383476/TheInsideChannel_AlbumCover.png The Inside Channel with Alex Crook and Sam Matterface https://theinsidechannelpod.podbean.com 144 144 Frank Lampard Exclusive | Who played their way into England's Team? | Scotland's friendly row | EP 2 Frank Lampard Exclusive | Who played their way into England's Team? | Scotland's friendly row | EP 2 https://theinsidechannelpod.podbean.com/e/frank-lampard-exclusive-who-played-their-way-into-englands-team-scotlands-friendly-row-ep-2/ https://theinsidechannelpod.podbean.com/e/frank-lampard-exclusive-who-played-their-way-into-englands-team-scotlands-friendly-row-ep-2/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:40:25 -0300 theinsidechannelpod.podbean.com/e6faee03-5ae9-327c-9471-8a8188ba69c3 Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard gives his verdict on England's 2026 World Cup chances in an exclusive conversation with Sam Matterface.

Lampard assesses the squad and identifies the players he's watching most closely, shares his memories of major tournament penalty shootouts and discusses THAT goal that never was against Germany โ€” all in Episode 2 of The Inside Channel.

Sam and Alex also react to England's pre-tournament friendly against New Zealand โ€” who impressed, who has a case to make the starting XI, and whether there are still selection debates to be had.

Scotland's friendly result gets the full treatment too, alongside the rest of the pre-tournament round.

The tipping competition officially gets underway as Sam and Alex both lock in their NAP for the next round of matches, with odds from starsports.bet. One of them is already looking nervous.

โšฝ In this episode:

Frank Lampard exclusive โ€” key players, ghost goals and penalties

England v New Zealand reaction โ€” what did we learn?

Scotland pre-tournament โ€” realistic ceiling ahead of the group stage

Other friendly reactionย 

Sam & Alex NAPs โ€” best bets for the upcoming fixtures

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hosted by Sam Matterface & Alex Crook

๐Ÿ“ Recorded from Miami, USA

๐Ÿ† New episodes three times a week throughout World Cup 2026

โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe so you don't miss an episode

๐Ÿ“ฒ Back our picks at starsports.bet โ€” Star Sports are best price England in every match

Star Sports Bet | 18+ | Please gamble responsibly | GambleAware.org | starsports.betย 

]]> Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard gives his verdict on England's 2026 World Cup chances in an exclusive conversation with Sam Matterface.

Lampard assesses the squad and identifies the players he's watching most closely, shares his memories of major tournament penalty shootouts and discusses THAT goal that never was against Germany โ€” all in Episode 2 of The Inside Channel.

Sam and Alex also react to England's pre-tournament friendly against New Zealand โ€” who impressed, who has a case to make the starting XI, and whether there are still selection debates to be had.

Scotland's friendly result gets the full treatment too, alongside the rest of the pre-tournament round.

The tipping competition officially gets underway as Sam and Alex both lock in their NAP for the next round of matches, with odds from starsports.bet. One of them is already looking nervous.

โšฝ In this episode:

Frank Lampard exclusive โ€” key players, ghost goals and penalties

England v New Zealand reaction โ€” what did we learn?

Scotland pre-tournament โ€” realistic ceiling ahead of the group stage

Other friendly reactionย 

Sam & Alex NAPs โ€” best bets for the upcoming fixtures

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hosted by Sam Matterface & Alex Crook

๐Ÿ“ Recorded from Miami, USA

๐Ÿ† New episodes three times a week throughout World Cup 2026

โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe so you don't miss an episode

๐Ÿ“ฒ Back our picks at starsports.bet โ€” Star Sports are best price England in every match

Star Sports Bet | 18+ | Please gamble responsibly | GambleAware.org | starsports.betย 

]]> theinsidechannelpod false No 2361 2 full Who will win the World Cup? | Golden Boot, Dark Horses & more | World Cup Preview with Scott Minto Who will win the World Cup? | Golden Boot, Dark Horses & more | World Cup Preview with Scott Minto https://theinsidechannelpod.podbean.com/e/who-will-win-the-world-cup-golden-boot-dark-horses-more-world-cup-preview-with-scott-minto/ https://theinsidechannelpod.podbean.com/e/who-will-win-the-world-cup-golden-boot-dark-horses-more-world-cup-preview-with-scott-minto/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:36:41 -0300 theinsidechannelpod.podbean.com/39d24481-5704-3235-8d8e-30f5c2b3634e Sam Matterface and Alex Crook are heading to America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and this is where it all starts.

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In the launch episode of The Inside Channel, ITV's Sam Matterface and talkSPORT's Alex Crook sit down for a full tournament preview, alongside Scott Minto: England's chances, the big nations, dark horses, Golden Boot picks, and the best betting markets ahead of the World Cup.

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Plus, Sam and Alex kick off their head-to-head tipping competition - both locking in their outright winner and Golden Boot selections from the off. One of them will be facing a nasty forfeit come July...

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The Inside Channel is the brand-new football World Cup podcast, brought to you in conjunction with Star Sports - with new episodes dropping three times a week throughout the tournament, all the way to the final.

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โšฝ In this episode:

Can England win the World Cup?ย 

Scotland's chances and realistic ceiling

France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina - who lifts the trophy?

Dark horse picks Golden Boot contenders

The Alex vs Sam tipping competition begins

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hosted by Sam Matterface & Alex Crook, with guest Scott Minto

๐Ÿ“ Recorded live at Star Sports, Curzon Street

๐Ÿ† New episodes three times a week throughout World Cup 2026

โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe so you don't miss an episode

๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow along and back their picks at starsports.bet

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18+ | Please gamble responsibly | GambleAware.org | starsports.bet

]]> Sam Matterface and Alex Crook are heading to America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and this is where it all starts.

ย 

In the launch episode of The Inside Channel, ITV's Sam Matterface and talkSPORT's Alex Crook sit down for a full tournament preview, alongside Scott Minto: England's chances, the big nations, dark horses, Golden Boot picks, and the best betting markets ahead of the World Cup.

ย 

Plus, Sam and Alex kick off their head-to-head tipping competition - both locking in their outright winner and Golden Boot selections from the off. One of them will be facing a nasty forfeit come July...

ย 

The Inside Channel is the brand-new football World Cup podcast, brought to you in conjunction with Star Sports - with new episodes dropping three times a week throughout the tournament, all the way to the final.

ย 

โšฝ In this episode:

Can England win the World Cup?ย 

Scotland's chances and realistic ceiling

France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina - who lifts the trophy?

Dark horse picks Golden Boot contenders

The Alex vs Sam tipping competition begins

ย 

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hosted by Sam Matterface & Alex Crook, with guest Scott Minto

๐Ÿ“ Recorded live at Star Sports, Curzon Street

๐Ÿ† New episodes three times a week throughout World Cup 2026

โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe so you don't miss an episode

๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow along and back their picks at starsports.bet

ย 

18+ | Please gamble responsibly | GambleAware.org | starsports.bet

]]> theinsidechannelpod false No 4158 1 1 full Introducing: The Inside Channel Introducing: The Inside Channel https://theinsidechannelpod.podbean.com/e/introducing-the-inside-channel/ https://theinsidechannelpod.podbean.com/e/introducing-the-inside-channel/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:50:39 -0300 theinsidechannelpod.podbean.com/ace7ec59-b527-36ef-9812-064f41c8ec0b Sam Matterface and Alex Crook are teaming up to bring you The Inside Channel. The duo will be on the ground, taking you behind the scenes at the 2026 World Cup. Expect inside information, great value, top analysis and most importantly, that World Cup feeling with the fans. Keep an eye on our channels for the first episode dropping Wednesday 3rd June!

]]> Sam Matterface and Alex Crook are teaming up to bring you The Inside Channel.

The duo will be on the ground, taking you behind the scenes at the 2026 World Cup. Expect inside information, great value, top analysis and most importantly, that World Cup feeling with the fans.

Keep an eye on our channels for the first episode dropping Wednesday 3rd June!

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