THE GREEN SCENE: The on-the-ground experience as a fan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

It is World Cup chat on The Green Scene this week, as Matthew Brennan is joined by David Wilson, Ben Symes and a very special guest in the returning traveller Niall Caraher — fresh off a trip to Mexico for the tournament. Niall takes us inside Guadalajara for South Korea v Czechia: the fan zones, the tailgate-style build-up, the mix of locals and travelling support, and that feeling of “what could have been” if Ireland had made it. The lads also get into the big talking points off the pitch — ticket prices, transport, safety, protests and the commercial side of the tournament — plus why, despite it all, the football itself has been quality. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram. And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join All the perks right here:    / @offtheball   Have you downloaded the Off The Ball app? Search for Off The Ball app in the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Search for Off The Ball app in the app store if you're on iOs: https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/otb-spo... SUBSCRIBE to the Off The Ball channels: YOUTUBE |    / offtheball.  . TWITTER |   / offtheball.  . INSTAGRAM |   / offtheball.  . FACEBOOK |   / offtheball.  . WEBSITE | https://www.otbsports.com/radio... We are live on the Off The Ball app 24/7 or if you don't have the app listen on desktop: https://www.otbsports.com/radio... PODCAST the show too - we'll timestamp it for you as well iTunes: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app! Spotify: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app! We are wherever you get your podcast GET IN TOUCH WITH OFF THE BALL WhatsApp: get in touch on 0879180180 Snapchat: add us and message the show @offtheball1 Twitter: follow and tweet us @offtheball and @offtheballam