• 26 minutes 30 seconds
    Electric Mbappe cements France's place as favourites

    Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Joe Cole reflect on the first quarter-final as France beat Morocco 2-0 thanks to another impressive showing from Kylian Mbappe. Can any of the other contenders stop Didier Deschamps' side?

    There's also a look at the surprising decision by FIFA to extend the suspension of England's Jarell Quansah to two matches following his red card against Mexico

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    10 July 2026, 6:35 am
  • 27 minutes 36 seconds
    Messi inspires Argentina again as Egypt left fuming with VAR

    Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Joe Cole react to Argentina's late comeback as they beat Egypt 3-2 in a game which featured yet another goal, and an assist, from Messi and a contentious VAR call that left Egypt up in arms

    We also look at Switzerland progressing via penalties against Colombia in a shootout which continued the trend of centre-backs stepping up and missing their penalties

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    8 July 2026, 6:30 am
  • 16 minutes 49 seconds
    Zohran Mamdani - why he loves Arsenal and hates hydration breaks

    Gary Lineker sits down with the Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani to talk soccer, his Arsenal origin story and get his views on the impact the World Cup is having in his city and beyond

    They also talk ticket prices, hydration breaks, and some of the wider issues surrounding the tournament

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    6 July 2026, 11:30 pm
  • 27 minutes 58 seconds
    Brilliant England battle through Mexico test to the Quarter Finals

    Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Brad Friedel, Joe Hart, Alex Aljoe and Aitch react to a famous England win over Mexico at the Azteca. They pick out huge performances from the likes of Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon as they overcame a hostile atmosphere and a red card to finish the match 3-2 victors. After defeating Brazil, all eyes turn to Norway who await Thomas Tuchel and his men in Miami for the Quarter Finals.

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    6 July 2026, 6:45 am
  • 27 minutes 33 seconds
    Argentina survive huge scare against Cape Verde as Messi makes it 8 in a row

    Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Cole and Christopher Eccleston discuss a World Cup classic, as Cape Verde took Argentina to extra time before finally losing 3-2.


    They also look at Thomas Tuchel's preparations for their knockout game against Mexico on Sunday and the tactical matchups that will be pivotal to England's chances of victory.

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    4 July 2026, 6:35 am
  • 28 minutes 35 seconds
    Kane to the rescue as England squeeze past DR Congo

    Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Joe Cole, Brad Friedel and Rob Beckett react to England's 2-1 win over DR Congo thanks to a late brace from Harry Kane - should we be worried about that performance or is relying on your world class players to get you over the line perfectly acceptable? Micah and Gary have different views...

    We also look at the USA's victory over Bosnia with Brad and assess their chances of progressing further in the competition

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    2 July 2026, 6:35 am
  • 28 minutes 15 seconds
    Terrible Germany crash out as Brazil fight back

    Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Emma Hayes, Millie Bright and Joe Cole break down a big World Cup shock as a disappointing Germany were sent home by Paraguay on penalties.


    They also reflect on Brazil’s 2-1 victory over Japan, with Carlo Ancelotti’s men overturning an early goal to put the South Americans through to the Round of 16.

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    30 June 2026, 6:35 am
  • 28 minutes 49 seconds
    Mentality monster Bellingham sees England top the group

    Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards are joined by five-time Ryder cup winner Ian Poulter and our England reporter Rob Jones to reflect on England's 2-0 win over Panama that saw them top the group thanks to another big performance from Jude Bellingham

    We also get the thoughts of Harry Maguire after his former teammate Harry Kane broke Gary's record and became England's all-time top scorer at the World Cup

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    28 June 2026, 1:32 pm
  • 27 minutes 39 seconds
    England struggle in Ghana stalemate and Ronaldo gets off the mark

    England's second group game curse struck again as they laboured to a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston. Gary Lineker is joined by Micah Richards, Harry Maguire, Joe Cole and Patrick Vieira for reaction to a disappointing performance from Thomas Tuchel's side.

    There's also a look at Cristiano Ronaldo joining the party as he scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.


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    24 June 2026, 6:35 am
  • 26 minutes 54 seconds
    Lamine Yamal lights it up and Cape Verde continue to dream

    Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Joe Cole, Ally McCoist, Joe Hart and Mo Gilligan reflect on Lamine Yamal inspiring Spain to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia and they also look at the amazing scenes in Miami as Cape Verde fought to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay to keep their dream of qualifying for the knockout stage alove.

    Mo also has tales of playing alongside Roberto Carlos and Cafu at Soccer Aid and Joe Hart reveals what it's like to face down Messi one-on-one.

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    22 June 2026, 6:35 am
  • 27 minutes 30 seconds
    Defeat for Scotland and Cunha at the double for Brazil

    Gary Lineker is joined by Joe Cole, Harry Maguire, Patrick Vieira and Sex Education star Asa Butterfield to reflect on Scotland's narrow defeat to an impressive Morocco side - where does that leave Steve Clarke's men heading into their final group game with Brazil?

    Speaking of Brazil, they put three past Haiti to keep pace with Morocco, with Matheus Cunha bagging a brace. There's also a look at USA's dominant win and performance over Australia.

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    21 June 2026, 6:35 am
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