With the World Cup nearing its conclusion, Natalie Sawyer, former Scotland assistant manager Mark McGhee and Joe Shennan bring you an ultimate big-match preview as England prepare for a monumental World Cup semi-final showdown against Argentina.

The team looks ahead to a historic clash of the titans, debating how Thomas Tuchel's side can handle the immense pressure, shut down the reigning World champions, and secure a spot in the final.

PLUS as we're well into the business end of the competition, the guys take a look back at an incredible month of football, sharing their personal favorite, most chaotic, and unforgettable moments of the World Cup so far.

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Join Adrian Durham, Stuart Pearce, and Jim Proudfoot for the ultimate post-match breakdown of a nail-biting World Cup quarter-final. For only the fourth time in history, England are World Cup semi-finalists!

The team dissects a tense, tactical battle, brings you all the vital post-match interviews with Captain Harry Kane, Elliot Anderson and boss Thomas Tuchel, and we look ahead to what comes next.

Plus, we react to the day's other blockbuster fixture, where World champions Argentina survived a dramatic showdown against a fiercely disciplined, 10-man Switzerland to punch their own ticket to the final four.

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Join Adrian Durham, Stuart Pearce and Jim Proudfoot in Miami, Florida to look ahead to the quarter-final clash between England and Norway.

The team discusses how England should lineup in defence due to absences, how to stop Erling Haaland and the importance winning the midfield battle.

Plus, Spain are through to the semi-finals where they will face France after beating Belgium thanks to another Mikel Merino winner. 

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Natalie Sawyer is live from Boston alongside Mark McGhee and Joe Shennan as France become the first team through to the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Morocco.

The team also discuss Mbappé’s record-breaking World Cup form, the debate over stuttered penalty run-ups and ask: how do you beat this France side?

Plus, attention turns to England’s huge clash with Norway. How do you stop Erling Haaland? Dan Burn has his say, while Natalie, Mark and Joe look at England’s injury and illness concerns, Jarrell Quansah’s two-match ban and the controversy around FIFA’s disciplinary decisions.

There’s also a preview of Spain v Belgium as both sides aim to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Alex Crook and Troy Deeney are in New York City for a gloriously chaotic World Cup Daily, as “Cowboy Crooky” takes on the Big Apple - complete with Crooky’s hat, karaoke, hot wings & hot dogs.

On the football side, the tournament has reached the business end. The lads take stock of the World Cup so far, debate whether the extended format has won them over, pick their favourite game. Troy also gives a harsh take on Roberto Martínez, England’s defensive concerns, why they need to keep the ball better,and the huge quarter-final showdown with Norway - Kane v Haaland, Golden Boot pressure and whether Harry Kane is England’s greatest ever striker.

Plus, is Jude Bellingham proving the doubters wrong? France v Morocco, Egypt’s complaints and Troy’s biggest challenge yet: can he handle the mustard?

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Natalie Sawyer is in Atlanta after an all-time World Cup classic, as Argentina come from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 and keep their title defence alive. We discuss Messi’s missed penalty and emotional equaliser, Enzo Fernandez’s stunning added-time winner and the VAR controversy that left Egypt furious. Plus, Switzerland knock out Colombia on penalties to reach their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954, we preview the last-eight ties all live on talkSPORT.

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Natalie Sawyer is joined by former Scotland assistant manager Mark McGhee and commentator Joe Shennan following a monumental night of World Cup football as Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal crashed out and Belgium hammered the hosts, the USA.

The team debate whether we have officially seen the last of Cristiano Ronaldo on a World Cup pitch after Portugal's heartbreaking exit to Spain and whether never winning a World Cup has damaged Ronaldo's legacy.

They also delve into the drama surrounding Belgium’s 4-1 win over the USA, asking if justice was finally served after the Folarin Balogun red card saga as Donald Trump even weighed in - we'll hear from him in the episode.

PLUS they also give their reflections on England’s historic victory over Mexico at the Azteca, dissecting how Thomas Tuchel’s side dug deep to overcome the elements and the hosts in their own backyard.

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Adrian Durham is joined by Stuart Pearce and Jim Proudfoot at the Azteca Stadium as England secure a historic, breathtaking victory in Mexico City to seal their place in the quarter-finals.

They break down a truly legendary night for English football, dissecting how Thomas Tuchel’s side tore up the history books to conquer one of the game's ultimate fortresses. Jim delivers the stunning stats from an unforgettable performance, while Stuart reflects on how the Three Lions defied the suffocating heat and altitude to beat Mexico on their home patch at one of football’s most intimidating fortresses.

Plus, you’ll hear exclusive reaction from Thomas Tuchel, Jordan Pickford and a hoarse Harry Kane.

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Join Adrian Durham, Stuart Pearce and Jim Proudfoot in Mexico City to look ahead to the iconic clash between England and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium!

The team discusses Tuchel's selection headache, the hotly contested right-back situation, altitude pressures, and Jim explains exactly why England shouldn't be intimidated by the ferocious Azteca atmosphere. 

Plus, French favourites are through but frustrations remain around the questionable refereeing, and co-hosts Canada are out after falling victim to a masterclass from Morocco! 

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Join Natalie Sawyer, Mark McGhee and Joe Shennan from their hotel in Philadelphia as they escape the scorching heat to bring you all the latest from what is shaping up to be the greatest World Cup in history!

In today's episode the team reflects on 'the game of the tournament' so far as Argentina battled it out in a five-goal thriller and Egypt make history!

Then, we pivot to the high-stakes Last 16: Can anyone stop tournament favourites France? And does Canada have what it takes to pull off the unthinkable against Morocco?

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Adrian Durham is poolside in Miami with Stuart Pearce and Jim Proudfoot for another packed World Cup Daily. Portugal march on, Ronaldo lives to fight another day, and European Football Expert Andy Brassell takes an insightful look at the era-defining Ronaldo v Messi debate - why it still matters and how both icons pushed each other to greatness. We look ahead to Argentina v Cape Verde - can Cape Verde pull off the unthinkable, or is Messi ready to steal the show again? There’s also a fiery VAR debate about whether football really needs a Snickometer.

Plus: more England reflections after the DR Congo drama and how smart is their plan to tackle the altitude of Mexico?

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