That World Cup Kick-Off: Kasper Schmeichel on England, Denmark & the lads arrive in the US | EP. 406

On this special World Cup edition of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Sids are joined by returning host Tom Fordyce and Premier League legend Kasper Schmeichel from sunny Los Angeles as the tournament gets underway. The lads reflect on just how far the podcast has come, swapping memories of recording in less glamorous locations before finding themselves covering football from one of the biggest sporting events in the world. They dive into the incredible atmosphere surrounding the opening days of the World Cup, including Mexico's electric opening match, immersive fan experiences in LA, and the cultural differences between football coverage in Europe and America. Kasper opens up about his recent retirement from football, revealing the shoulder injury that ultimately forced his hand and sharing what life after football looks like. He reflects on his time at Celtic, the relentless pressure of playing for one of football's biggest clubs, and the unforgettable moments that came with lifting trophies in Glasgow. The conversation also turns to Leicester City's historic Premier League title triumph as Kasper relives the madness of the 5000-1 season, reveals the moment the squad truly believed they could win the league, and shares stories from the team's recent ten-year reunion. There's also plenty of World Cup chat as Kasper looks back on his experiences representing Denmark on football's biggest stage, discusses England's chances of finally ending their wait for major silverware, and explains why international tournaments remain unlike anything else in football. Plus, Chris Stark checks in from the Chumbawamba with Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil and Ben Johnston to discuss Scotland's World Cup hopes, Steve Clarke's impact on the national team, and whether the Tartan Army can dare to dream of a historic run. With the World Cup now underway across North America, the boys look ahead to what promises to be a summer full of football, unforgettable stories, and plenty of chaos along the way. As always, leave your predictions below and let us know who you think will lift the trophy. Chumbawamba 00:00 - World Cup Special from Los Angeles 00:16 - Tom Fordyce returns to the podcast 01:37 - Kasper Schmeichel joins the show 02:11 - Inside LA's immersive World Cup experience 02:45 - Pete's NBA comeback story from the bar 03:25 - American football terminology explained 04:39 - Kasper on retirement and life after football 06:28 - The shoulder injury that ended his career 08:01 - Why retirement became unavoidable 09:37 - Reflecting on his time at Celtic 11:52 - Favourite moments at Celtic 12:58 - Leicester's 10-year title reunion 14:27 - How unlikely was Leicester's title win? 16:17 - The moment Leicester believed 17:28 - Mahrez, Kanté and World Cup stars 18:16 - Kasper's Denmark tournament memories 19:11 - World Cup penalty shootout heartbreak 20:35 - Expectations playing for Denmark 22:17 - "It's Coming Home" debate 23:00 - Greatest Denmark teams and iconic kits 24:22 - Favourite World Cup memories growing up 26:22 - Mexico's opening match reaction 28:24 - England's chances at the World Cup 30:21 - Tuchel vs Southgate approaches 30:58 - Sven-Göran Eriksson memories 35:14 - Chris Stark joins from the Chumbawamba 35:33 - Biffy Clyro discuss Scotland's chances 37:22 - Must Scotland beat Haiti? 39:02 - The Scotland World Cup anthem that never was 40:01 - Meeting Scotland players 41:22 - Sir Kenny Dalglish's legacy 42:18 - Steve Clarke's impact on Scotland 44:10 - Can Scotland handle the heat? 45:08 - Andy Robertson's leadership 46:36 - Dare Scotland dream? 48:25 - Biffy Clyro's team talk for Scotland 49:55 - Final thoughts from Los Angeles For more Peter Crouch: Twitter -   / petercrouch   Therapy Crouch -    / @thetherapycrouch   For more Chris Stark: Twitter -   / chris_stark   Instagram -   / chrisstark   For more Steve Sidwell: Twitter -   / sjsidwell   Instagram -   / stevesidwell14   For more Kasper Schmeichel: Instagram -   / kasperschmeichel   Twitter -   / kasperschmeichel   #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast #WorldCup #KasperSchmeichel