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!

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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.

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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.

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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 Aherne

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Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin

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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

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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 York,

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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.

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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.

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