Summer Series: World Cup Preview ft. Derek Adams

About this episode

Mark Lovell interviews Derek Adams about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and reflects on memorable moments in football history.

Join host Mark Lovell as he sits down with Plymouth Argyle Director of Football Derek Adams for a wide-ranging look ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From Scotland’s long-awaited return to the biggest stage for the first time since 1998, to England’s hopes under Thomas Tuchel, the pair reflect on some of football’s most memorable World Cup moments. From Archie Gemmill’s wonder goal and the Tartan Army in Argentina, to Maradona, penalties, heartbreak and near misses, Adams shares personal stories from Scottish football, including fascinating insights involving Sir Alex Ferguson, Jock Stein, and Scotland’s World Cup squads of the past. The conversation also turns to the modern game, with discussion on tournament expansion, climate concerns in North America, VAR, goalkeeping, Harry Kane, Scott McTominay, and whether Scotland can finally break their World Cup curse.A nostalgic, entertaining and thought-provoking World Cup special from two lifelong football men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Mark Lovell

Guest: Derek Adams

Topics covered

• World Cup preview
• football history
• Scotland football
• England football
• modern game
• tournament expansion
• VAR

Keywords

• World Cup
• football
• Scotland
• England
• Derek Adams
• Mark Lovell
• VAR
• tournament expansion
• Archie Gemmill
• Thomas Tuchel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Plymouth Argyle

Places: Scotland, England

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