Episode 3 is here, and the FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached the business end. The knockout stages have delivered huge upsets, controversial moments, and plenty of talking points as the quarter-finals take shape.

In this episode we cover:


  • World Cup news update and the latest results from the tournament
  • Erling Haaland inspiring Norway to a famous victory over Brazil to book their place in the last eight
  • England's impressive win over Mexico and what it means for their hopes of winning the World Cup for the first time in 60 years
  • Tournament heavyweights crashing out - goodbye Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Luka Modrić as a new generation takes centre stage
  • Donald Trump's involvement in a controversial red card intervention and whether it sets a dangerous precedent for the game
  • South American football's aggressive edge, with Paraguay, Argentina, and Mexico continuing their physical approach - and why it's nothing new
  • Four-quarter football and hydration breaks - the pros, cons, and whether FIFA should keep the format
  • Premier League roundup, including Nottingham Forest appointing Crystal Palace's manager, Tottenham Hotspur's £200m summer spending spree, and Manchester United reportedly targeting Chelsea's Andrey Santos, plus the latest transfer rumours


We also discuss the biggest stories of the tournament so far, the teams emerging as genuine contenders, and what to expect as the race for World Cup glory heats up.

Like, follow, and stay tuned as we continue covering every twist and turn on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final.


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