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The S Word

talkSPORT
World Cup
Arsenal
Arsenal Football Club
England National Football Team
United States Men's National Team
Real Madrid
Premier League
Paris Saint-Germain
United States
Tottenham Hotspur
USMNT
Kylian Mbappé
Barcelona
Lionel Messi
Mexico
Mauricio Pochettino
England
Football
Chelsea Football Club
Aston Villa Football Club

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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Latest Episodes

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 p... more

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 a... more

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... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Walker
England right-back, TalkSPORT Star Studies World Cup team member
England National Team, TalkSPORT
Episode: Portugal through by a hair's breadth! Plus Kyle Walker exclusive
Michael Lahoud
CBS analyst on Africa and World Cup performances
CBS
Episode: Portugal through by a hair's breadth! Plus Kyle Walker exclusive
Mario Melchiot
Former Dutch international, Dutch football analyst
Former Dutch international
Episode: European Giants Suffer Penalty Heartbreak
Troy Deeney
Watford/Birmingham striker, football analyst
Former professional footballer
Episode: European Giants Suffer Penalty Heartbreak
Omar Raja
Founder of House of Highlights, ESPN Sports Center
House of Highlights
Episode: European Giants Suffer Penalty Heartbreak
Laura Kirk-Francis
Arsenal and England fan, on debut
Episode: The Knockouts Are Here!!
Sebastião Sousa-Pinto
Portuguese football expert
Portuguese football expert
Episode: The Knockouts Are Here!!
Ariel Helwani
Host of The Ariel Helwani Show
Ariel Helwani Show
Episode: USMNT Suffer Late Defeat & Ariel Helwani Exclusive!
Eric Krakauer
Soccer broadcaster
ESPN/ASN style coverage
Episode: Ronaldo Returns, as England Disappear

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
#155
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#153
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#197
Italy/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#19
Ukraine/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#35
Argentina/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#48
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#50
South Korea/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#62
Philippines/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#77
Taiwan/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#77
Colombia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#81
Chile/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#107
Ukraine/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#109
Mexico/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#126
Indonesia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#131
Brazil/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#132
Argentina/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#145
India/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#220
Ireland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#222
Saudi Arabia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#222
Poland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#236
Israel/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

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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.
Steve Nash x Kyle Martino x US Soccer CEO JT Batson
Q: What does success look like on the field for the US at the World Cup, and how is that measured beyond wins?
Success is defined by national pride and belief among fans, with a strong emotional connection to the team that translates into broader engagement, attendance, and participation in soccer across communities.
Spain Coming For Argentina's Crown!?
Q: What are the main concerns about France's squad, particularly in defence and full backs?
The guests express concerns about France's defensive depth and full-back options, suggesting issues if key players underperform or injuries bite, which could hinder their ability to go deep.
Spain Coming For Argentina's Crown!?
Q: What is the perceived balance and depth of the Spanish team, and how might that affect their World Cup run?
The panel argues Spain's depth, especially in midfield and bench options, gives them a unique flexibility to rotate and maintain high performance across the tournament, making them a strong favorite.

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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. Michael Lahoud
3. Mario Melchiot
4. Troy Deeney
5. Omar Raja
6. Laura Kirk-Francis
7. Sebastião Sousa-Pinto
8. Ariel Helwani

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