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The S Word

talkSPORT
World Cup
England National Football Team
Spain
Arsenal
Arsenal Football Club
France
Lionel Messi
Argentina
Thomas Tuchel
United States Men's National Team
Real Madrid
England
Paris Saint-Germain
Premier League
United States
Tottenham Hotspur
Kylian Mbappé
USMNT
Barcelona
World Cup 2026

The biggest ever World Cup is heading to North America, and talkSPORT are finally settling the age old debate - it's Football, not Soccer.

Join Will Gavin and Master Tesfatsion every day for heavyweight debate and hard-hitting analysis as they break down the headlines with big-name guests and the hottest takes in the game.

If your Spurs are more Tottenham than San Antonio, you've come to the ri... more

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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 bri... more

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 c... more

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 ... more

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 o... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Vickery
Football journalist with Argentine and South American insight
Independent
Episode: ¡Viva España! Did Spain just save football?
Phil Kitromilides
Football broadcaster and analyst
ESPN/Football Spain (as described)
Episode: ¡Viva España! Did Spain just save football?
Stefano Fazzaro
Sports journalist; announced as upcoming guest
Unspecified
Episode: Is Bronze a World Cup Medal of Honor?
Matisse Armani
Sports journalist; announced as upcoming guest
Unspecified
Episode: Is Bronze a World Cup Medal of Honor?
Nate Bukaty
Sports broadcaster/World Cup contributor
Midwest-based broadcaster
Episode: Could Messi actually win the Ballon d'Or?!
Ben Foster
Former England goalkeeper
Breakfast radio/show
Episode: 2026 World Cup Highs & Lows
Troy Deeney
Former professional footballer and guest on the show
The S Word
Episode: Can England or Argentina beat Spain on that form?!
Cristina Unkel
Soccer broadcaster/analyst
ESPN/other outlets
Episode: Is a 64 team World Cup just an Infantino PR Stunt?!
Lars Bohinen
Former international footballer
Former player, Norway national team
Episode: Bellingham Brilliance, and who are the World Cup Villains?

Hosts

Will Gavin
Host, The S Word
Master Tesfatsion
Host, The S Word

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#248
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#111
Italy/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#31
Ukraine/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#56
Philippines/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#58
Colombia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#64
Taiwan/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#71
Argentina/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#83
Indonesia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#119
India/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#120
Chile/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#122
Brazil/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#129
South Korea/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#134
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#138
Hong Kong/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#149
Denmark/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#155
Ukraine/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#163
Singapore/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#167
Mexico/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#189
Finland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#190
South Africa/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#209
Poland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#216
Ireland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#250
Colombia/Sports

Talking Points

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Sensational Semi-Finals, and who's the next face of the USMNT?
Q: How should the US Soccer leadership structure influence the selection of the next face?
Brad Friedel suggests that stability in sporting director and coaching roles is a prerequisite before asserting a new figure as the national team face, arguing for continuity and a strong foundation.
Sensational Semi-Finals, and who's the next face of the USMNT?
Q: Who do you think should be the next face of the USMNT?
Baligan is identified as the leading candidate due to his on-field performance, leadership, and graceful handling of controversy, with Baligan touted as having the presence to galvanize both hardcore fans and casual observers.
Bellingham Brilliance, and who are the World Cup Villains?
Q: What did Lars Bohinen think about England's chances after their win against Norway?
He emphasized that England looked imperfect but showed resilience and that Jude Bellingham is a central figure, with Tuchel's management getting the best out of him and the team.
Steve Nash x Kyle Martino x US Soccer CEO JT Batson
Q: What role does Emma Hayes play in shaping the US Women's National Team and potentially informing the Men's program?
Emma Hayes leads with a women-centric lens, designing pathways tailored to American girls and women, and her leadership is viewed as a blueprint for broader organizational development across US Soccer.
Steve Nash x Kyle Martino x US Soccer CEO JT Batson
Q: How is US Soccer planning to scale talent identification using AI and technology?
US Soccer is piloting AI-assisted player identification, expanding scouting, maintaining a large database of players, and building proprietary software to manage development pathways at scale.

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What is The S Word about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy football talk show that blends heated debates with inside-the-game analysis, drawing on a rotating lineup of guests to cover domestic leagues, international tournaments, and cross-continental storylines. Episodes frequently probe team strategy, ownership and governance issues, transfer chatter, and big-match narratives, with a strong emphasis on Premier League and European football as well as North American perspectives around the World Cup and US fandom. Notable is the show's tendency to mix banter, live reactions, and expert insight from a wide array of journalists, analysts, and ex-players, creating a thoughtful yet entertaining platform for listeners who want both context and punchy takes. The format often features a mix o... more

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2. Phil Kitromilides
3. Stefano Fazzaro
4. Matisse Armani
5. Nate Bukaty
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7. Troy Deeney
8. Cristina Unkel

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