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Essential Football is where you'll find Sky Sports' coverage of the biggest stories and talking points in football. From in-depth interviews to documentaries, from the Premier League to the WSL - it's all covered. •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

20 Jul

Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup!

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.
19 Jul

England bring home bronze in 10 goal thriller against France!

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.
18 Jul

Tuchel takes the blame, but says no regrets in Argentina defeat as England prepare to face France. Even President Trump has his say on Tuchel's tactics!

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.
17 Jul

Tuchel defends his tactics as 'smoky' New York gears up for the World Cup final

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
16 Jul

Argentina end England's World Cup dream | Did Tuchel get his tactics wrong?

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
15 Jul

England one match away from a World Cup Final against Spain!

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.
14 Jul

Declan Rice news, England head to Atlanta and who can stop Mbappe?

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?
13 Jul

England fitness update, why Bellingham and Tuchel are bringing out the best of each other & a semi-final preview

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

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'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup', your daily 10-minute breakdown of the biggest stories at the 2026 tournament.

The Sky Sports News reporters will take you inside the England and Scotland camps, plus we'll cover the overnight results and stories making the headlines in bite-sized episodes. Listen to us every morning, or watch us through your Sky TV or on YouTube.

Essential Football is where you'll find Sky Sports' coverage of the biggest stories and talking points in football. From in-depth interviews to documentaries, from the Premier League to the WSL - it's all covered. •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk