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The S Word

The S Word

talkSPORT 43 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

The S Word is a daily sports podcast from talkSPORT that covers the biggest stories in soccer, with a focus on the upcoming World Cup in North America. Hosts Will Gavin and Master Tesfatsion bring heavyweight debate and hard-hitting analysis, featuring big-name guests and hot takes. The show embraces the term 'football' over 'soccer' and aims to settle the age-old debate. It also offers a video version on YouTube.

Episodes

¡Viva España! Did Spain just save football?
¡Viva España! Did Spain just save football? Jul 20, 2026 52:55 Spain are World Champions! A final that was far from a classic, but the right team won in the end!Did they save football? Were Argentina Anti-Football or is it being overblown? We'll talk about them becoming the villains.And we'll discuss the brilliance of this Spanish team with commentator Phil Kitromilides live from Madrid.Plus what was the experience like in stadium? Half-time shows and post-ga
Is Bronze a World Cup Medal of Honor?
Is Bronze a World Cup Medal of Honor? Jul 19, 2026 42:30 Happy World Cup Final Day! But whilst we previewed the game on the live show, it'd go pretty our of date as a podcast, so we ask the hardhitting questions...Is the third place playoff being a brilliant game still something to celebrate? Is it any consolation for England fans?Will & Master break down the 6-4 barn burner between England & France, and consider what next for the Three Lions?Pl
Could Messi actually win the Ballon d'Or?!
Could Messi actually win the Ballon d'Or?! Jul 18, 2026 46:56 He was a 50/1 shot going into the World Cup, but Lionel Messi, an MLS player, could actually win the Ballon d'Or with a big performance on Sunday!Today's show was a tour of many of our favourite specialist reporters from the World Cup. We talked South American football with Felipe Cardenas and asked if Messi could win footballs biggest indvidual prize for a ninth time?Michael Lahoud joins us on wh
2026 World Cup Highs & Lows
2026 World Cup Highs & Lows Jul 17, 2026 46:59 Will & Max pick their 3 things they'd keep from the 2026 World Cup, and what's going in the bin! What would you never want to see again?And is the third place play-off the worst game in football? Even if so, does Thomas Tuchel have extra pressure on him vs France because of the midweek performance?Plus we'll discuss the idea of Football DNA, and the brilliant Kevin Hatchard joins the show. Enj
Messi Magnificent as Three Lions go out with a Whimper
Messi Magnificent as Three Lions go out with a Whimper Jul 16, 2026 47:27 Did Thomas Tuchel's tactics cost England their first World Cup Final place in 60 years?Or did Argentina just make the right calls in the right moments to win it? And will they claim back to back tiltles this Sunday?!Will & Master break down the pathetic Three Lions performance in the final 30 minutes, and laud Messi's genius.Plus former Premier League Argentine Julio Arca and former England De
Can England or Argentina beat Spain on that form?!
Can England or Argentina beat Spain on that form?! Jul 15, 2026 48:45 After Spain dominated France in the first World Cup Semi Final was it Spanish Brilliance? Or the French going out with a Whimper?We break down the performance and French Football Journalist Erik Bielderman tells us if Zinedine Zidane is the right answer?Plus former Premier League Striker Troy Deeney joins us to discuss whether England or Argentina could beat Spain if they play that well, and look
Sensational Semi-Finals, and who's the next face of the USMNT?
Sensational Semi-Finals, and who's the next face of the USMNT? Jul 14, 2026 46:27 Spain v France - game of the tournament? We preview this massive clash.US Soccer legend Brad Friedel joins the show to discuss how the USMNT should approach maximising the 2026 World Cup? Is Pochettino the man to change the mentality of football in America?Plus UEFA want to challenge Gianni Infantino at the next elections, can anyone beat the incumbent FIFA president?Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwit
Is a 64 team World Cup just an Infantino PR Stunt?!
Is a 64 team World Cup just an Infantino PR Stunt?! Jul 13, 2026 51:12 Is a 64 team World Cup actually realistic? Is it just an exercise in handing out a participation medal? Is it just Gianni Infantino deflecting from negative press?And the team react to Mike Grella's comments about England, does he have a point? And who is he to make it?Plus Nate Bukaty joins us to discuss whether the World Cup will be a long term success in bringing new fans to the sport in the US
Bellingham Brilliance, and who are the World Cup Villains?
Bellingham Brilliance, and who are the World Cup Villains? Jul 12, 2026 51:33 Who are the ultimate World Cup Bad Guys? England or Argentina?!They'll face off in Wednesday's Semi-Final after England scrapped past Norway, and Argentina beat 10 man Switzerland, both in Extra Time.And can either of them beat France or Spain? Is that the real World Cup Final?talkSPORT's voice of live sport Adrian Durham joins the show, as does Argentine full-back Julio Arca, former Norway midfie
Spain to the Semis, now History for Haaland?!
Spain to the Semis, now History for Haaland?! Jul 11, 2026 48:26 Spain make the Semi-finals, but finally concede against Belgium, do they have what it takes to beat France?Erling Haaland's star continues to rise, can he be the driving force to keep Norway's fairytale World Cup going against his country of birth, England?And can Jürgen Klopp help return Germany to international glory?We're joined by European Football Savant Andy Brassell, and live from Miami by
Can Anyone Beat France to a Third World Cup?!
Can Anyone Beat France to a Third World Cup?! Jul 10, 2026 48:40 As France make a very good Morocco team look very average, can anyone stop Les Bleus?! Former Spurs & France defender Pascal Chimbonda joins the show.We'll also look at the bizarre delayed penalty with refereeing expert Christina Unkel.And get the Moroccan angle with African Football expert Mbizo Mzamane, plus when will and African team finally win the whole thing?!Plus Master agrees with Adri
World Cup Quarter-Final Power Rankings, who's number 1?
World Cup Quarter-Final Power Rankings, who's number 1? Jul 9, 2026 45:24 The Quarter-Finals are upon us, but where do the remaining 8 teams rank ahead of a huge weekend of games?We'll look forward to France v Morocco with talkSPORT's matchday commentator Joe Shennan live from Boston, outside Fenway Park, with fans in tow!Plus are Newcastle falling apart? Are Manchester United doing enough? We'll get the latest transfer news with Chief Football correspondent Alex Crook

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