Breaking England news, Cape Verde's fairytale continues and France live up to their favourites tag.
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20 of 536 episodesBig guns all through but Germany stunned, bad news for Scotland & Anderson's medical
Jamie Weir is with Dave Reed to bring you up to date with the latest news and results from the 2026 World Cup. We run through the overnight...
BONUS BOYD! Will Scotland scrape through after defeat to Brazil?
Luke Shanley is joined by Kris Boyd on this bonus episode of Cheat Sheet at the World Cup. Recorded just outside the stadium in Miami not lo...
Scotland face a nervy wait after Brazil defeat - will they make it through?
James Green is joined by Dave Reed to run you through the latest results and biggest stories from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Scotland face an...
England frustrated, Ronaldo arrives & Scotland on the brink
Hayley McQueen brings you everything you need to know from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. We get reaction to England's frustratin...
Superstars Messi, Mbappe and Haaland all shine, whilst England prepare for Ghana.
Pete Graves is here with your latest 'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup' on the day when England could qualify for the knockout stages with a gam...
History made for Cape Verde and Egypt, Iran defy the odds and Spain kick-start their World Cup. Plus, Saka injury news from Ollie Watkins!
Hayley McQueen rounds up your headlines from the World Cup this Monday morning, as Mo Salah inspires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win...
Germany leave it late against Ivory Coast but it's Diomande who shines, Curacao make history, and Netherlands dismantle Sweden. Plus, Jude Bellingham on what it means to play for England.
Hayley McQueen has today's 'Cheat Sheet At the World Cup' as we round up the biggest news from the 2026 Tournament. Michael Bridge outlines...
BONUS BOYD! More reflections from Kris after Scotland's 1-0 defeat to Morocco in Boston.
A bonus 'Cheat Sheet' for you, as Luke Shanley and Kris Boyd look back on Scotland's defeat to Morocco at the 2026 World Cup. It's a result...
70 seconds is all it took for Morocco to deny Scotland a place in history, for now!
Matt Kabir Floyd rounds up the latest from the World Cup, as Scotland lose 1-0 to Morocco in Boston. It means Steve Clarke's side are denied...
Scotland could make history after Mexico make last 32
Pete Graves is here with your Friday morning Cheat Sheet. Scotland could qualify for the knock out stages at a World Cup for the first time...
England make flying start to their World Cup with 4-2 win over Croatia!
Matt Kabir Floyd has your Thursday morning 'Cheat Sheet', rounding up all the overnight headlines from the World Cup. England are off to a t...
England finally enter the World Cup! Plus, the stars come out as Mbappe, Haaland and Messi all shine
Hayley McQueen and Dave Reed have your Wednesday morning Cheat Sheet. There were magical performances from some of the World Cup's biggest n...
Salah, Shocks & Saka On Day Six!
Hayley McQueen is here with your daily dose of all things World Cup as we break down the headlines on day six, including Iran's first match...
Netherlands and Japan draw 2-2, big wins for Germany and Sweden, and Ivory Coast leave it late. Plus Henderson on why Bellingham gives England the X-factor!
Hayley McQueen with your Monday morning Cheat Sheet rounding up the results from the World Cup, including an entertaining 2-2 draw between N...
BONUS BOYD! 'We got the win - it could've been worse, it could've been better!' Kris Boyd looks back on Scotland's win over Haiti.
A first World Cup win for Scotland since 1990 for Kris Boyd and Luke Shanley to reflect on. The one-nil win over Haiti leaves Scotland on th...
John McGinn earns Scotland a win on World Cup return!
James Green is here to bring you your bite-sized roundup of everything you need to know from the 2026 World Cup. It's a winning start for Sc...
History for the hosts as Scotland prepare for their World Cup return
Matt Kabir Floyd brings you your bitesize guide to everything you need to know from the 2026 World Cup. Scotland are just hours away from th...
An exciting start to the World Cup, with a bonkers win for Mexico and South Korea fight back.
Plus, all you need to know as we head into day two, with Matt Kabir Floyd and your Friday morning 'Cheat Sheet’. Dave Reed rounds up the ove...
It's here! Day one of the World Cup, England's final warm-up and Infantino tells us to chill!
Matt Kabir Floyd has your daily bite-sized breakdown of everything going on in America, Canada and Mexico as the World Cup gets underway. Ro...