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Dark Arts taken too far? Plus World Cup Power Rankings 05.07.2026 46min

France scrape past Paraguay, did this prove Mbappé & co are human? and did Paraguay take the dark arts too far?Morocco labour early, but eventually ease past co-hosts Canada - are they a threat to France? and what on earth is Jesse Marsch on about?!Plus we give our updated World Cup Power Rankings, and Erik Bielderman is in the house taking Les Bleus!Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Olly Clink & Flex in Mexico (Flexico) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cape Verde leave a lasting impression, and Mexico is no joke! 04.07.2026 42min

Happy 4th July!!! Firstly, thank you Cape Verde, what a joy you were at this World Cup, and what an exit almost taking out Lionel Messi & Argentina!Have they been your favourite all-time underdogs?Plus Colombia & Egypt make the next round, what can we expect from the South American & African contingent remaining?And with FIFA nearly moving the Mexico v England kick-off time, we discuss the ramifications with our man Flex on the ground.South American football experts Jon Cotterill & Felipe Cardenas join the show.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Marcus Speller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Portugal through by a hair's breadth! Plus Kyle Walker exclusive 03.07.2026 47min

After needing the controversial snick-o-meter offside to survive a thrilling round of 32 game, how can Portugal beat Spain??The boys also react to Julian Nagelsmann resigning as Germany manager, is it Klopp or bust for Die Mannschaft?And after celebrating 9 CAF nations making the knockouts, only 1 of 6 has advanced so far, why is African football struggling after the group stage? African football expert Michael Lahoud joins the show.Plus our exclusive chat with England legend Kyle Walker on their RB struggles and his feelings on Mauricio Pochettino & the USMNT.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Marcus Speller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USMNT & England progress, but not without drama! 02.07.2026 45min

The USMNT make it to the last 16 to face Belgium, but can they win without talismanic striker Folarin Balogun? We'll break down the game, and that controversial red card.England also sneakl past DR Congo, Harry Kane to the rescue! They'll face the Mexicans in Mexico - have they got any chance at the Azteca?!We're joined by the brilliant Mike Ryan Ruiz, former referee Christina Unkel, and talkSPORT presenters Max Scott & Shebahn AherneInstagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USMNT & England In Action, France & Mexico Magnificent 01.07.2026 44min

Can anyone beat France? Can anyone beat Mexico in Mexico? Can any stop Erling Haaland?!We look back on a brilliant night of R32 action with French football savant Erik Bielderman and the brilliant Flex out in Mexico... Flexico if you will.Plus Will & Master get ready for the USMNT & England's R32 games, and Angelina Kelly joins us from Atlanta for a bit of local colourInstagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

European Giants Suffer Penalty Heartbreak 30.06.2026 49min

Germany Out! The Netherlands Out! What are the reactions like to their early exits back home? And are Paraguay & Morrocco getting enough credit?In a Superstar show former Netherlands defender Mario Melchiot & Bundesliga commentator Kevin Hatchard join us.Plus former Premier League striker Troy Deeney brings his brilliant brand of strong football opinions.And ESPN's Omar Raja gives us a World Cup Vibecheck from New YorkInstagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why don't people love Jesse Marsch?! And Breaking Maresca News 29.06.2026 48min

He's called his team Canadian Heroes, but why are people so anti-Jesse Marsch?! We talk about our love for Canada's own Ted Lasso.We also react to Chelsea's explosive statement on Enzo Maresca's move to Man City, who was in the wrong??And with Africa providing 9 nations for the knockouts of the 2026 World cup, how significant of a moment is this for CAF?We're joined by talkSPORT Insider Ben Jacobs and former Sierra Leone midfielder Michael Lahoud.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Knockouts Are Here!! 28.06.2026 47min

The group stage of the 2026 World Cup is done, but not without final day drama.Kane & Bellingham elevate England, can they keep it up? How much more history can Messi make? And will Portugal learn the lessons from their underwhelming group performance?Our guests include Portugese Football Afficiando Sebastião Sousa-Pinto and Argentine Football commentator Stefano Fusaro.Plus Olly Clink & Laura Kirk-Francis give out our group stage awards.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Max Scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet More History at this Brilliant World Cup! 27.06.2026 49min

Can you remember a better World Cup story than Cape Verde making the knockouts, and facing a fairytale tie with holders Argentina?!Elsewhere is Marcelo Bielsa done in top tier football after Urugay's exit? Can Belgium turn it on in the knockouts?And with 9 out of 10 African teams still able to progress, is this a turning point tournament for the continent?Our guests include African Football Journalist Ali Howorth, South American football Csar Felipe Cardenas and Belgian Football Expert Sacha Tavolieri.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Max Scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USMNT Suffer Late Defeat & Ariel Helwani Exclusive! 26.06.2026 48min

How much should the USMNT read into their loss to Türkiye? Should Canada be guaranteed a home knockout game? And how good was Ecuador's win over Germany?!Ariel Helwani joins the show to talk Canada, Nottingham Forest, Elliot Anderson and Conor McGregor.Plus Nate Bukaty on the USMNT and Christine Unkel on Germany's goal NOT being disallowed.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MD3 delivers and Rebecca Lowe Exclusive BTS! 25.06.2026 44min

FOX World Cup host and Broadcasting Royalty Rebecca Lowe joins the show to give us a behind the scenes of the FOX coverage!We also look back on Scotland's loss with Mark Donaldson - does Steve Clarke shoulder the blame?The brilliant Kev Egan joins the show from Atlanta to reflect on the cultural melting pot of the World Cup, and Mbizo Mzamane on wins for South Africa & Brazil to finish the group stage.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ronaldo Returns, as England Disappear 24.06.2026 45min

Did England drawing with Ghana convince you they can't win the World Cup? What changes need to be made?And is Cristiano Ronaldo back, or just a flat-track bully?Plus we give love to Ghana, who maybe could have won last night if VAR had properly intervened, and the Scottish party continues ahead of Brazil tonight.Our guests include talkSPORT's live football maestro Adrian Durham, Rory Jennings, Portguese commentator Eric Krakauer and Shebahn Aherne in Miami.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is The G.O.A.T Debate Over? 23.06.2026 49min

Another Messi Masterclass leaves us wondering, is the GOAT debate settled for good? Master & Will debate it, and they launch an all-sport GOAT draft,All that being said about Lionel... could Kylian Mbappé catch the goal record as soon as this World Cup?We're joined by North-East football royalty, Argentine Julio Arca, and French football savant Erik Bielderman.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flexd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cape Verde are more than a fairytale, and Spain arrive! 22.06.2026 44min

Another brilliant day of World Cup action, covered with an all-star guest line up. Felipe Cardenas offers his insight on Spain's dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, Michael Lahoud joins us On Cape Verde AND Egypt making history, whilst Aly Martin is on talking all things USMNT.And Broadcaster and former referee Christina Unkel On Miguel Almiron's Red and 4 quarters in footballPlus how should England & the USMNT treat injured stars Declan Rice & Christian Pulisic.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Heavyweights Flex Their Muscle 21.06.2026 43min

Will & Master discuss big wins for the Netherlands, Germany & Japan, plus Master slams Tim Howard's USMNT takes - surely now is the time to get behind the USA!And European Football savant Andy Brassell joins us from Houston to talk Netherlands 5-1 Sweden, Yan Diomande's future and breaks down the latest on Cristiano Ronaldo's role for Portugal.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can the USMNT ACTUALLY Win The World Cup?! 20.06.2026 46min

The USMNT top Group D following a 2-0 win over Australia, how excited should we be for their prospects?! Sports Commentator Nate Bukaty discusses the beauty of the North American World Cup, and former USMNT Midfielder Kellyn Acosta breaks down their performances and expectations.Plus former Scotland midfielder and top flight manager Paul Lambert joins the show to offer his insight on Scotland's defeat to Morocco yesterday, and thoughts on the penalty claims. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the USMNT AND Scotland Make History?! 19.06.2026 50min

Can USMNT and Scotland make history and both qualify tonight? USMNT legend Brad Friedel joins us to preview the game with Australia, and talk World Cup keepers, and Shebahn Aherne is on from Boston where the Scotland party rolls on!Canadian Sportscaster Andi Petrillo dissects Canada's massive win, plus Laurie Horesh and Master go head-to-head.A reminder we're live 7 days a week throughout this World Cup, and will have a daily show in your feed.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England Impress, and Is Ronaldo Done?! 18.06.2026 49min

What a start to England's World Cup! Can they win the whole thing? Is Jude Bellingham celebrated enough?Plus is Cristiano Ronaldo done?! We discuss the other 9s at this tournament, and whether you'd start them in front of RonaldoA Superstar guest line-up includes former England striker Kevin Davies, former Referee Christina Unkel and Portugese play-by-play commentator Eric KrakauerA reminder we're live 7 days a week throughout this World Cup, and will have a daily show in your feed.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Superstars Show Up! 17.06.2026 50min

Mbappe, Haaland, Messi - the big names have announced themselves on the World Stage on a spectacular night of World Cup action.Will & Master discuss their performances, debate if we'll see the same for Kane or Ronaldo tonight?Should Messi have seen red? Argentine commentator Stefano Fusaro joins the show.Plus, should you ever leave games early? And can we really abide this new 4 quarter football?A reminder we're live 7 days a week throughout this World Cup, and will have a daily show in your feed.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cape Verde are owed an apology! 16.06.2026 40min

Cape Verde's sensational draw with Spain headlines the show, as Flex is forced to apologise for his score prediction, and Master asks what does it mean for the European Champions?? African Football Expert Ali Howart joins us.And we speak with John & Jodie MacLean, after they went viral for giving a $1200 ticket to Scotland's opening game away for FREE to a 16 year old who had been scammed on a secondary ticket website.Plus the lads debate who goes further in the tournament - England or the USMNT?!A reminder we're live 7 days a week throughout this World Cup, and will have a daily show in your feed.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.