The World Cup semi-finals are here and the Five Aside crew dives into every major storyline. Can Spain's possession football finally crack France's superstar squad? Is Lamine Yamal ready to silence the doubters against Mbappé and co.? Will England's talent finally click against Messi's battle-hardened Argentina? Plus, the lads debate Thomas Tuchel's explosive comments about England, Bellingham's response, Ballon d'Or implications, and give their semi-final predictions.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & World Cup withdrawal is real
01:55 – 64-team World Cup debate & Nigeria concerns
03:00 – Breaking down the four semi-finalists
05:15 – Spain vs France preview
06:30 – Lamine Yamal under the microscope
11:00 – France's incredible squad depth vs Spain's style
15:25 – Spain vs France predictions
15:50 – Lamine Yamal's impact on the next generation
18:20 – Atlanta watch party announcement
21:00 – Tuchel criticises England's performances
26:00 – Bellingham's response & media reaction
31:00 – England vs Argentina tactical preview
38:50 – Messi vs Bellingham debate
40:50 – England vs Argentina predictions
41:10 – Guest predictions join the discussion
47:40 – Final semi-final picks & closing thoughts
