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For the final time, Hayley McQueen and Dharmesh Sheth round up everything you need to know this Monday, after Spain beat ten-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to lift the World Cup.We hear from our correspondents, Kaveh Solhekol and Gary Cotterill, who were in New York. Plus, what next for England after their third place finish? Rob Dorsett looks ahead and we hear from Harry Kane on his World Cup future.

Hayley McQueen has Sunday's 'Cheat Sheet At The World Cup,' the morning after one of the most remarkable England games in recent memory! The Three Lions beat France 6-4 in Miami to end their 2026 tournament with a third place finish and a bronze medal. Rob Dorsett and James Savundra try and make sense of it all for us! Plus, Kaveh Solhekol looks ahead to tonight's World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain in New York and we hear from a former winner.

Matt Kabir Floyd has today's 'Cheat Sheet At the World Cup', as England prepare for their bronze medal match against France. Thomas Tuchel has faced the media overnight and insisted that he has 'no regrets' about his tactics during the Three Lions' defeat to Argentina, but even President Trump has had his say on that semi-final loss! Rob Dorsett brings us the latest from the England camp and we hear from Rio Ferdinand too. Plus, we are with Argentina and Spain as they get ready for the final on Sunday and we discuss how this World Cup will be remembered.

Matt Kabir Floyd is with Dave Reed to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup.Thomas Tuchel's defended his tactics after England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina and instead says there's a problem with the country's footballing DNA. We've got reaction to that from Rob Dorsett at England's training base and from Gary Neville.Plus, we explain why conditions could be an issue in New York/New Jersey for Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Matt Kabir Floyd is with Michael Bridge to bring you all the reaction to England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina.We hear from our reporters in Atlanta and get the fans' view from both sides.It all means England will play France next on Saturday in the third place playoff, while it'll be Argentina vs Spain in the final on Sunday evening.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Hayley McQueen has today's 'Cheat Sheet' on semi final day at the 2026 World Cup! We look ahead to England against Argentina and hear what Thomas Tuchel had to say ahead of this huge match for the Three Lions. Spain await the winners in Sunday's final after they beat France 2-nil and we round up the big talking points from that one.

As England prepare to wave goodbye to their Kansas City training base, Hayley McQueen has your Tuesday morning 'Cheat Sheet At The World Cup'. We head straight to Rob Dorsett, who has some positive news to share with you ahead of England's semi final against Argentina. Plus, we find out what awaits the Three Lions in Atlanta with Gary Cotterill. Finally, we look ahead to Tuesday night's last four encounter between France and Spain with Dave Reed - the best attack against the best defence, but who can stop Kylian Mbappé?

Hayley McQueen is joined by Michael Bridge to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup.As England return to training ahead of the semi-finals we get a fitness update from our reporter Rob Dorsett in Kansas City.We also get the thoughts of Gary Neville who says it's a godo thing for England that Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham disagreed with each other over the side's performance against Norway.Plus, we look ahead to Tuesday's semi-final between France and Spain.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Hayley McQueen is with James Savundra to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup.We hear from our reporters in Miami who saw Jude Bellingham strike twice to send England into the semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time win against Norway.Up next for England will be Argentina after they also needed extra-time to get past Switzerland. We run through that game, and discuss the race for the tournament's Golden Boot.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Matt Kabir Floyd is with Dave Reed to bring you all the latest news and talking points from the 2026 World Cup.On the day England will take on Norway for a place in the semi-finals we hear from our reporters in Miami who've been with both teams in the build-up.Plus we round up how Spain managed to beat Belgium 2-1 to set up a mouth-watering clash against France for a place in the final.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Matt Kabir Floyd is joined by Dave Reed to bring you up to date with the latest news from the 2026 World Cup.We've got news of some fresh injury and fitness concerns for England ahead of their quarter final against Norway, and we hear from our reporters who are in Miami ahead of the game.Plus, we review France's win over Morocco and look ahead to tonight's match between Spain and Belgium.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Our Sky Sports News Football Correspondent, Rob Dorsett, takes us inside England's Kansas City training base as the Three Lions prepare to face Norway in the World Cup quarter finals on Saturday.We hear from England's Morgan Rogers, Norway's Martin Odegaard as well as The Sunday Times' Chief Football Correspondent, Jonathan Northcroft, and Norwegian journalist Jens Friberg.Keep across Sky Sports News and the Sky Sports website and app for the latest news from the World Cup and we'll be back with another podcast on Friday morning.

And then there were eight! Hayley McQueen rounds up your World Cup news as the quarter final line up is confirmed. Dave Reed looks back on Argentina's amazing 3-2 comeback against Egypt and Switzerland's win over Colombia on penalties. Plus, Rob Dorsett has the latest from England's base in Kansas City, as they return to training.

Hayley McQueen is with Dave Reed to bring you everything you need to know from the 2026 World Cup in North America.They run through the latest results, which saw Spain beat Portugal and Belgium knock out co-hosts USA.Plus we look ahead to today's games - Argentina vs Egypt and Switzerland vs Colombia - and get an update from the England camp as they prepare to play Norway in the quarter-finals.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Hayley McQueen looks back on one of the Three Lions' greatest performances, as the ten-men of England beat Mexico 3-2 in a thriller at the Azteca Stadium with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. We'll join our reporters in Mexico City for reaction.Next up for England it's Norway. Erling Haaland fired his side into the last eight with two goals against Brazil. Kris Boyd was in New Jersey for Sky Sports and shares his thoughts on how far Norway can go in this competition.•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Hayley McQueen has your daily 'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup' on the morning before England face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium for a place in the quarter finals. We hear from our reporters in Mexico City and find out how both sides are preparing for this one. Plus, we round up Saturday's results as Kylian Mbappe's penalty saw France defeat Paraguay 1-0 and set up a quarter final against Morocco, who beat Canada 3-0.•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Matt Kabir Floyd and Dave Reed with your Saturday morning 'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup', as Argentina avoided one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history when they came through 3-2 against Cape Verde in extra time. Argentina will now face Egypt in the last 16 after they beat Australia in a penalty shoot out and Colombia are also through, beating Ghana 1-0. Plus, we bring you the latest on England's last 16 kick off chaos, with thunderstorms forecast for Mexico City on Sunday. •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Jamie Weir is joined by Dave Reed to bring you up to date with everything you need to know from the 2026 World Cup.There was late VAR drama in the Portugal vs Croatia game in what could turn out to be the last World Cup appearance for a football superstar. We wrap up the other two results from overnight as well.Plus, we look ahead to England's last-16 tie against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium and explain why they'll have to make history if they're to reach the quarter-finals.And we preview today's matches which see the round of 32 come to a close with Mo Salah and Lionel Messi both back in action.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Matt Kabir Floyd is here with your latest 'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup', after England's 2-1 comeback against DR Congo kept their World Cup dream alive. Harry Kane the hero, yet again. We'll bring you reaction to that and look ahead to Mexico in the last 16. Meanwhile, Belgium and the USA both made it through and will face each other in the next round. Belgium earnt a late, controversial penalty to seal their win over Senegal, whilst ten-man USA won 2-0 over Bosnia-Herzegovina. We'll round up those matches and look ahead to Thursday's fixtures. Plus, is this the most 'World Cup World Cup' we've ever seen?

Hayley McQueen is with Dave Reed to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup.We hear from the England and DR Congo camps ahead of their round of 32 match this evening - the winners will play Mexico at the Azteca Stadium!Plus, there's news of more goals for Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland and we preview the evening's other games.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

On a day when two of the so-called 'big teams' fell in penalty shootouts, Hayley McQueen rounds up everything that's been going on overnight at the World Cup.Congratulations to Paraguay and Morocco who advance to the last 16, after their dramatic victories over Germany and the Netherlands respectively. Meanwhile, Brazil leave it late, but make it through in normal time against Japan. Plus, as England prepare to fly to Atlanta to face DR Congo on Wednesday, we find out what awaits them there.

Hayley McQueen is here to bring you up to date with everything you need to know from the 2026 World Cup.The knockout stages got underway with co-hosts Canada taking on South Africa and there was late drama in Los Angeles.Plus, we get an update from Rob Dorsett as England prepare for their game against DR Congo and we hear from Luke Shanley for the final time as Scotland head home from the tournament.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Bela Shah and Jamie Weir round up your Sunday morning 'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup', as England top their group thanks to a 2-0 win over Panama. We'll tell you about a record breaking goal for Harry Kane and hear what Thomas Tuchel made of the performance.Plus, a dramatic night for Scotland and they weren't even playing! Results elsewhere meant their exit from the World Cup was confirmed, with Steve Clarke's resignation as head coach coming moments later. We'll have the full story.Plus, Portugal were held by Colombia to finish runners up in their group, and there was more record breaking magic from Messi for Argentina as the last 32 are confirmed.

Paul Gilmour and Dave Reed have your Saturday morning 'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup,' as England prepare for their final group game against Panama. But some breaking news to bring you regarding a key figure for the Three Lions. Plus, we round up the overnight results and tell you what these could mean for Scotland and their World Cup hopes.

Jamie Weir is with Dave Reed to bring you up to date with the latest news and results from the 2026 World Cup.We run through the overnight results as three more groups were finalised and explain what the scores mean for Scotland's hopes of progressing.Plus we look ahead to today's matches and find out why Elliot Anderson's move to Manchester City could cause England a headache.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Luke Shanley is joined by Kris Boyd on this bonus episode of Cheat Sheet at the World Cup.Recorded just outside the stadium in Miami not long after Scotland's 3-0 defeat to Brazil, they discuss the match and consider whether Steve Clarke's side have done enough to qualify for the knockout stages as one of the best 3rd placed teams.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

James Green is joined by Dave Reed to run you through the latest results and biggest stories from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Scotland face an anxious wait to find out if they'll make it through to the last-32 as one of the best 3rd placed sides after they lost 3-0 to Brazil.Plus, we round up the rest of the overnight results and look ahead to what games we can look forward to this evening.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Hayley McQueen brings you everything you need to know from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.We get reaction to England's frustrating goalless draw against Ghana and run through the rest of the overnight scores including a win for a Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Portugal.Plus, history beckons for Scotland. Can they get a result against Brazil to take them through to the knockout stages for the first time ever?-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Pete Graves is here with your latest 'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup' on the day when England could qualify for the knockout stages with a game to spare, if they beat Ghana in Boston. We'll have the latest from Thomas Tuchel and tell you how Ghana are preparing for this one. Meanwhile, last night we saw more magic from Messi to re-write World Cup history, Mbappe on target against Iraq to send France through, and Haaland hailed as the 'best striker' as Norway beat Senegal.

Hayley McQueen rounds up your headlines from the World Cup this Monday morning, as Mo Salah inspires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win, Cape Verde score their first goals at the tournament, and Iran battle to a draw against Belgium. Plus, Lamine Yamal's on target in his first World Cup start for Spain and we hear the latest from the England camp ahead of their next match against Ghana.

Hayley McQueen has today's 'Cheat Sheet At the World Cup' as we round up the biggest news from the 2026 Tournament.Michael Bridge outlines what happened overnight with wins for Germany and Netherlands, with Curacao making history with a record-breaking performance.Plus, we build up to England's match against Ghana and hear what Jude Bellingham has had to say, whilst former international Kris Boyd is back on the pod looking ahead to Scotland against Brazil.

A bonus 'Cheat Sheet' for you, as Luke Shanley and Kris Boyd look back on Scotland's defeat to Morocco at the 2026 World Cup. It's a result that leaves Scotland, possibly, needing a result against Brazil in their last group match if they're to make it to the last 32 for the first time.

Matt Kabir Floyd rounds up the latest from the World Cup, as Scotland lose 1-0 to Morocco in Boston. It means Steve Clarke's side are denied a place in the last 32 for the first time at a major tournament - for now. We'll have reaction from former Scotland striker Kris Boyd. Plus, Brazil get off the mark, Poch's USA side impress again and a sending off under a new rule in Paraguay's win over Turkey.

Pete Graves is here with your Friday morning Cheat Sheet. Scotland could qualify for the knock out stages at a World Cup for the first time ever, if they beat Morocco tonight - we'll be with the team in Boston. Elsewhere, co-hosts Mexico are through to the last 32, but a mixed night for Canada - a thumping win over Qatar marred by a serious looking injury. We'll round up all the overnight results with Dave Reed and find out what England have been up to since that victory over Croatia.

Matt Kabir Floyd has your Thursday morning 'Cheat Sheet', rounding up all the overnight headlines from the World Cup. England are off to a thrilling start with a 4-2 win over Croatia - we'll have reaction from Dallas. Plus, hear how Portugal - and Cristiano Ronaldo - struggled against DR Congo, and we look ahead to the matches on day eight.

Hayley McQueen and Dave Reed have your Wednesday morning Cheat Sheet.There were magical performances from some of the World Cup's biggest names to tell you about.We hear what Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane had to say ahead of England against Croatia later today.Plus, we look ahead to the other matches on day seven, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal.

Hayley McQueen is here with your daily dose of all things World Cup as we break down the headlines on day six, including Iran's first match at this World Cup, Mo Salah's staring role for Egypt and our first big shock of the tournament. Plus, we hear what Bukayo Saka has had to say as England prepare to face Croatia, and we look ahead to today's fixtures involving France and Argentina with Dave Reed.

Hayley McQueen with your Monday morning Cheat Sheet rounding up the results from the World Cup, including an entertaining 2-2 draw between Netherlands and Japan. We're also in Kanas City to hear from Jordan Henderson as England continue their build up to their opening match with Croatia. Plus, we look ahead to both Spain and Mo Salah's Egypt entering the competition.•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

A first World Cup win for Scotland since 1990 for Kris Boyd and Luke Shanley to reflect on. The one-nil win over Haiti leaves Scotland on the brink of history and the chance to get out of their group. The pair look ahead to Morocco next, knowing a point should be enough to take Scotland through.

James Green is here to bring you your bite-sized roundup of everything you need to know from the 2026 World Cup.It's a winning start for Scotland who beat Haiti 1-0 thanks to a John McGinn goal. We're in Boston to get the reaction. Plus we round up the other results from Day 4 of the tournament and look ahead to the opening matches for Germany and the Netherlands.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Matt Kabir Floyd brings you your bitesize guide to everything you need to know from the 2026 World Cup.Scotland are just hours away from their opening match against Haiti - Luke Shanley brings us the build-up to that one. There were history-making results for co-hosts Canada and USA overnight, plus England are making their way to their training base in Kansas City. Rob Dorsett's there to have a look around for us.-•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Plus, all you need to know as we head into day two, with Matt Kabir Floyd and your Friday morning 'Cheat Sheet'.Dave Reed rounds up the overnight results, we're with the England and Scotland camps, and we head to Times Square to see if World Cup fever has taken hold.