Deserving Spain beat horrible Argentina to win 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain were the best team throughout this World Cup and deserved their victory over a vicious, petulant Argentina side in Sunday's final in New Jersey. We dissect the chaos of the final at the MetLife, why Spain's win was a win for football and whether we will ever see Messi on the world stage again. Plus we reflect on England's campaign after a wild 10-goal thriller against France in the ridiculously named bronze medal match. SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England conceded two goals in seven minutes to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory on Wednesday night, as Argentina set up a World Cup final against Spain. Niall and Marley battle hangovers to bring you reaction to the Three Lions' latest failure on today's FSD. SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr  X: Football Social Daily (@FSDPod) on X  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily  Telegram Group: Football Social Daily - Chat, Podcast and Match Discussion Merch Store: FootballSocialDaily - Etsy UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of international football's biggest rivalries resumes on the World Cup stage as England face Argentina for a place in Sunday's final in New Jersey. England have Kane, but Argentina have Messi. Then there's Maradona in '86, the Falklands War in '82, and the chance for history to be made for both nations. It's one of the biggest games of a generation. Can the Three Lions do it? SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a busy fortnight at Manchester United, as the club have announced plans to relocate from Old Trafford, whilst on the pitch the Reds target the signings of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England were far from their best in the FIFA World Cup quarter finals against Norway, prompting Thomas Tuchel's anger with his side after the game. But the bottom line is England are in to the final four in America and tee up a tantalising clash with Argentina. Does it matter how poor England were? Is there enough left in the tank? Are Argentina and Messi to be feared? So many questions to answer as the Three Lions roar on. SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle United are set to lose another of their top stars this summer in Bruno Guimaraes. But why do Eddie Howe's side keep selling their best players? With the departures of Anderson, Isak, Gordon, and Tonali in recent times, we try and get to the bottom of what's going on at St James's Park. SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Argentina survived a HUGE scare by Egypt at the FIFA World Cup, recovering from two goals down in an all-time performance which keeps Lionel Messi's tournament hopes alive. But have we seen that Argentina are vulnerable? Plus, Donald Trump was never going to go a whole summer without something controversial happening. Was his intervention to overturn Balogun's red card for the USA acceptable? SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England survived the atmosphere and altitude of the Azteca in the early hours to reach the World Cup Quarter Final stage, where Norway await.   Jude Bellingham's brace and Harry Kane's penalty sealed a dramatic win for the Three Lions, as they showed hear and determination to get over the line against a spirited Mexico side.   Thomas Tuchel's side now face Norway on Saturday night as their quest to bring football home gathers pace.    Joel and Marley are on hand to talk through all the flashpoints from an unforgettable night across the pond.   SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr  X: Football Social Daily (@FSDPod) on X  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily  Telegram Group: Football Social Daily - Chat, Podcast and Match Discussion Merch Store: FootballSocialDaily - Etsy UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England survived a major scare in the World Cup last 32, as they overcame a serious examination from DR Congo. Harry Kane's double sets up a clash with Mexico at the Azteca next week, where England will have to be way better than they were in Atlanta. Back on home soil, Spurs have seemingly found oil underneath their stadium and are spending almost £200m to break their transfer record twice in the space of 24 hours. They've signed Matheus Fernandes from West Ham and are close to completing a £92m move for Sandro Tonali from Newcastle. Niall and Marley are on hand to talk through all the headlines from a crazy day of football.  SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr  X: https://twitter.com/FSDPod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily  Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Merch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

France continued their march towards the World Cup final with a ruthless 3-0 win over Sweden on Tuesday night, with Kylian Mbappe closing in on Lionel Messi's all-time goal record. Elsewhere, host-nation Mexico showed the power of home advantage by ousting Ecuador, who SOME people tipped as a potential dark horse... Attention now turns to England vs Congo as Thomas Tuchel's side prepare to face another low block as they look to set up a tough-looking fixture with the aforementioned Mexicans. SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr  X: Football Social Daily (@FSDPod) on X  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily  Telegram Group: Football Social Daily - Chat, Podcast and Match Discussion Merch Store: FootballSocialDaily - Etsy UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices