The S Word

As France make a very good Morocco team look very average, can anyone stop Les Bleus?! Former Spurs & France defender Pascal Chimbonda joins the show. We'll also look at the bizarre delayed penalty with refereeing expert Christina Unkel. And get the Moroccan angle with African Football expert Mbizo Mzamane, plus when will and African team finally win the whole thing?! Plus Master agrees with A...

The Quarter-Finals are upon us, but where do the remaining 8 teams rank ahead of a huge weekend of games? We'll look forward to France v Morocco with talkSPORT's matchday commentator Joe Shennan live from Boston, outside Fenway Park, with fans in tow! Plus are Newcastle falling apart? Are Manchester United doing enough? We'll get the latest transfer news with Chief Football correspondent Alex Croo...

Argentina & Egypt just played out an all-time great World Cup Clash in Atlanta, with Master in attendance, but does FIFA favour Messi & Argentina? Or does Gianni Infantino have an even wider problem? Has the horse bolted from the barn after recent behaviours? Plus we get the Egyptian perspective with Michael Lahoud, and look back at Colombia v Switzerland with Felipe Cardenas. And Flex joi...

The USMNT we hardly knew ye! Was it a succesful run? Or did they fall at the first serious hurdle? And how did President Trump & FIFA's shenanigans affect their performance? Brilliant US Soccer journalist Zito Madu joins the show, as does USMNT legend Brad Friedel. Plus Spain continue their defensive dominance, dumping out Cristiano Ronaldo & Portugal, how much blame does Ronaldo take? Or...

England Heroics in the Azteca, was this the most impressive result of the World Cup So Far?! Adrian Durham joins us from Mexico City. The Norweigan Vikings have conquered The Seleção, and a national inquest has started in Brazil, should Ancelotti go? Tim Vickery Joins the show. And the USMNT are back in action tonight against Belgium, with Folarin Balogun available after yesterday's shock news. Ha...

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: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @tal...

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 disc...

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 footbal...

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 talkSPO...

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 colour Instagram: @talkSP...

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...

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 Jac...

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 &amp...

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 Jou...

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: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord You...

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 g...

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,...

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: @talkSPORTSWord Twi...

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 football Plus how should Eng...

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: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPO...

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 d...

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 W...

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 Ronaldo A Superstar guest line-up includes former England striker Kevin Davies, former Referee Christina Unkel and Portugese play-by-play commentator Eric Krakauer A reminder we...

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 foo...

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...