“Tuchel Has Got It Wrong” John Terry, Simon Jordan & Piers Morgan Debate England's World Cup Hopes
6/9/202655 min
The 2026 World Cup kicks off this week, so Uncensored created the most opinionated panel for it. Piers Morgan introduces the first episode of World Cup Uncensored, where Chelsea legend John Terry joins co-hosts Simon Jordan and Piers Morgan to debate Thomas Tuchel and England's 2026 World Cup squad, predictions on who will win the tournament, Chelsea's alleged 'cheating' under Abramovich as well as some inside knowledge into Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid as manager. 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Will the United States, Mexico and Canada get the World Cup right?03:52 John Terry ‘congratulates’ Arsenal on winning the Premier League 04:27 The panel gives their verdict on Thomas Tuchel’s squad selections 08:56 Can England handle the conditions in the US? 10:57 Who should start Jude Bellingham or Morgan Rogers? 13:36 John Terry’s starting XI for England against Croatia 15:04 Which countries can compete at this World Cup? 17:43 Messi vs Ronaldo: who is the greatest of all time? 24:51 Simon and John have heated Abramovich debate 28:01 - The panel give their verdict on Manchester City’s 115 charges 30:19 John Terry gives his verdict on Chelsea’s poor season 34:22 2006 England vs 2026 England team 37:00 Who will win the world cup? 43:40 John Terry gives his view on Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid 45:30 Virtue signalling at the World Cup 47:46 Has Gianni Infantino managed Donald Trump well? 50:31 Is FIFA’s greed pricing out the ordinary fan at this World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[upbeat music] The whole planet is about to be gripped by World Cup fever. For six weeks, billions of people will be going to the biggest tournament in world sport, hosted this time by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. I've teamed up with co-host Simon Jordan, one of the most opinionated men in sports media, and the former England captain John Terry. Together with some very special guests, we're gonna bring you World Cup coverage with a bite. Expect uncensored opinions, fearless debate, and exclusive insights. Make sure you follow World Cup Uncensored to get every episode first. And to the regular Uncensored viewers, make sure you let us know what you think of our show. [upbeat music] Well, hello. Welcome to the first World Cup Uncensored with me, Piers Morgan.
Simon Jordan· Host1:14
And lo and behold, me, Simon Jordan.
Piers Morgan· Host1:16
The double act you never knew you wanted, but you're now gonna get rammed down your throats- [laughs] ... for the next few weeks. Simon.
Simon Jordan· Host1:23
Yes.
Piers Morgan· Host1:24
The World Cup.
Simon Jordan· Host1:25
Indeed.
Piers Morgan· Host1:25
It's gonna be massive, both in scale- Always is ... biggest number