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Your daily 'cheat sheet' rounding up everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup, by Sky Sports News. Our reporters take you inside the England and Scotland camps, plus we'll cover the overnight results and stories making the headlines in bite-sized episodes. Listen to us every morning,...
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Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup!
For the final time, Hayley McQueen and Dharmesh Sheth round up everything you need to know this Monday, after Spain beat ten-man Argentina 1-0 in extr...
England bring home bronze in 10 goal thriller against France!
Hayley McQueen has Sunday's 'Cheat Sheet At The World Cup,' the morning after one of the most remarkable England games in recent memory!
The Th...
Tuchel takes the blame, but says no regrets in Argentina defeat as England prepare to face France. Even President Trump has his say on Tuchel's tactics!
Matt Kabir Floyd has today's 'Cheat Sheet At the World Cup', as England prepare for their bronze medal match against France. Thomas Tuchel has faced t...
Tuchel defends his tactics as 'smoky' New York gears up for the World Cup final
Matt Kabir Floyd is with Dave Reed to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel's defended his tactics after England's 2-...
Argentina end England's World Cup dream | Did Tuchel get his tactics wrong?
Matt Kabir Floyd is with Michael Bridge to bring you all the reaction to England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina.
We hear from our reporter...
England one match away from a World Cup Final against Spain!
Hayley McQueen has today's 'Cheat Sheet' on semi final day at the 2026 World Cup!
We look ahead to England against Argentina and hear what Thom...
Declan Rice news, England head to Atlanta and who can stop Mbappe?
As England prepare to wave goodbye to their Kansas City training base, Hayley McQueen has your Tuesday morning 'Cheat Sheet At The World Cup'.
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England fitness update, why Bellingham and Tuchel are bringing out the best of each other & a semi-final preview
Hayley McQueen is joined by Michael Bridge to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup.
As England return to training ahead of the semi...
England into the semi-finals! Bellingham's double, spider-cam controversy and Argentina up next...
Hayley McQueen is with James Savundra to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup.
We hear from our reporters in Miami who saw Jude Bel...
Can England see off Haaland and Norway? Spain set up blockbuster clash with France
Matt Kabir Floyd is with Dave Reed to bring you all the latest news and talking points from the 2026 World Cup.
On the day England will take on...
Fresh England injury worries, confident Haaland and France march on
Matt Kabir Floyd is joined by Dave Reed to bring you up to date with the latest news from the 2026 World Cup.
We've got news of some fresh injur...
Kansas City Takeover! We go inside England's training base ahead of Norway quarter final.
Our Sky Sports News Football Correspondent, Rob Dorsett, takes us inside England's Kansas City training base as the Three Lions prepare to face Norway...
Messi's tears as Argentina complete remarkable comeback, whilst Switzerland are into the quarters for the first time in 70 years.
And then there were eight! Hayley McQueen rounds up your World Cup news as the quarter final line up is confirmed. Dave Reed looks back on Argentina's...
Ronaldo's World Cup dream ends, USA dumped out & England prepare for Norway
Hayley McQueen is with Dave Reed to bring you everything you need to know from the 2026 World Cup in North America.
They run through the latest...
Three Lions Roar At Alti-Jude! England To Face Norway In Quarter Finals!
Hayley McQueen looks back on one of the Three Lions' greatest performances, as the ten-men of England beat Mexico 3-2 in a thriller at the Azteca Stad...
Tuchel tells England to embrace the 'beauty' of facing Mexico, whilst Mbappe sends France through to face Morocco!.
Hayley McQueen has your daily 'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup' on the morning before England face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium for a place in the quarte...
Argentina avoid biggest World Cup upset against Cape Verde and England's kick off chaos!
Matt Kabir Floyd and Dave Reed with your Saturday morning 'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup', as Argentina avoided one of the biggest upsets in the tourna...
VAR drama, England at altitude and Salah & Messi back in action
Jamie Weir is joined by Dave Reed to bring you up to date with everything you need to know from the 2026 World Cup.
There was late VAR drama in...
Kane keeps England at the World Cup, Belgium leave it late against Senegal and USA march on.
Matt Kabir Floyd is here with your latest 'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup', after England's 2-1 comeback against DR Congo kept their World Cup dream ali...
England set for DR Congo test with Mexico waiting, plus more goals for Mbappe and Haaland
Hayley McQueen is with Dave Reed to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup.
We hear from the England and DR Congo camps ahead of thei...
Germany and Netherlands crash out on pens, but Brazil survive scare to reach last 16!
On a day when two of the so-called 'big teams' fell in penalty shootouts, Hayley McQueen rounds up everything that’s been going on overnight at the Wo...
Canada's stoppage time heroics, England's injury concerns & Scotland head home
Hayley McQueen is here to bring you up to date with everything you need to know from the 2026 World Cup.
The knockout stages got underway with c...
England finish 'top of the heap' in New York. Scotland out, Steve Clarke steps down. Last 32 confirmed.
Bela Shah and Jamie Weir round up your Sunday morning 'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup', as England top their group thanks to a 2-0 win over Panama. We'l...
Breaking England news, Cape Verde's fairytale continues and France live up to their favourites tag.
Paul Gilmour and Dave Reed have your Saturday morning 'Cheat Sheet at the World Cup,' as England prepare for their final group game against Panama. Bu...
Big 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 resu...
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 long a...
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 anxi...
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 frustrating go...
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 game to spare...
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, Cape Ver...
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 what...
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 that leave...
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 a place i...
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 eve...
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 thrilling s...
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 names...
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 at this Wo...
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 Netherlands...
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 the brink of...
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 Scotla...