The S Word

Did Thomas Tuchel's tactics cost England their first World Cup Final place in 60 years?Or did Argentina just make the right calls in the right moments to win it? And will they claim back to back tiltles this Sunday?!Will & Master break down the pathetic Three Lions performance in the final 30 minutes, and laud Messi's genius.Plus former Premier League Argentine Julio Arca and former England Defender Warren Barton join the show!Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin

After Spain dominated France in the first World Cup Semi Final was it Spanish Brilliance? Or the French going out with a Whimper?We break down the performance and French Football Journalist Erik Bielderman tells us if Zinedine Zidane is the right answer?Plus former Premier League Striker Troy Deeney joins us to discuss whether England or Argentina could beat Spain if they play that well, and look at the Tuchel/Bellingham relationship.And we hear from the England manager, as well as France legend Emmanuel Petit.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin

Spain v France - game of the tournament? We preview this massive clash.US Soccer legend Brad Friedel joins the show to discuss how the USMNT should approach maximising the 2026 World Cup? Is Pochettino the man to change the mentality of football in America?Plus UEFA want to challenge Gianni Infantino at the next elections, can anyone beat the incumbent FIFA president?Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin

Is a 64 team World Cup actually realistic? Is it just an exercise in handing out a participation medal? Is it just Gianni Infantino deflecting from negative press?And the team react to Mike Grella's comments about England, does he have a point? And who is he to make it?Plus Nate Bukaty joins us to discuss whether the World Cup will be a long term success in bringing new fans to the sport in the USA, regardless of how the USMNT did?Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Max Scott & Will Gavin

Who are the ultimate World Cup Bad Guys? England or Argentina?!They'll face off in Wednesday's Semi-Final after England scrapped past Norway, and Argentina beat 10 man Switzerland, both in Extra Time.And can either of them beat France or Spain? Is that the real World Cup Final?talkSPORT's voice of live sport Adrian Durham joins the show, as does Argentine full-back Julio Arca, former Norway midfielder Lars Bohinen and European Football Expert Kevin Hatchard.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin

Spain make the Semi-finals, but finally concede against Belgium, do they have what it takes to beat France?Erling Haaland's star continues to rise, can he be the driving force to keep Norway's fairytale World Cup going against his country of birth, England?And can Jürgen Klopp help return Germany to international glory?We're joined by European Football Savant Andy Brassell, and live from Miami by Norwegian Football Journalist Henrik SimensenInstagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Olly Clink

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 Adrian Durham on the USMNT's failings, and claims Arsenal shouldn't be favourites for the title next season!Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Olly Clink

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 joins us in studio to bury Master for believing the USMNT will go further than England.Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwitter: @talkSPORTSWordYouTube: @talkSPORTSWordHosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin