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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