Joey Lynch as FIFA Men’s World Cup comes to a close

Spain are FIFA Men’s World Cup champions for the second time, defeating Argentina 1-0 in a fragmented and frustrated final frequently interspersed with the pomp and glamour expected of an American World Cup final. ESPN’s Joey Lynch spent the bulk of the tourmanent on the ground in North America; he…

Tracey Holmes one year out from Brazil 2027

We then look forward. The Sports Ambassador's Tracey Holmes joins us with the 2027 Women’s World Cup less than a year away, the Matildas having booked their tickets. What can we expect as FIFA head back into a nation where they hosted a tournament as recently as 2014, and left much to be desired?

Martyn Ziegler as FIFA’s integrity remains in the spotlight - Box2Box

The end of the 2026 Men's World Cup brings the need for reflection on the never-ending political and ethical machinations of FIFA and its tournaments. What impact has the White House’s intervention had on Gianni Infantino’s presidency stronghold? What of FIFA's increasingly fawning adulation of foo…

Lachie Flannigan previews big Australia Cup Rd of 32 fixtures - Box2Box

The Australia Cup returns this week, with nine debutants among the 32 sides set to contest the national stage. Lachie Flannigan (10/Paramount+) will be behind the mic as Rochdale Rovers meet Southern Districts Raiders on Tuesday evening, and throughout the competition; he joins Box2Box for the firs…

Simon Stone reflects on England’s downing of Mexico in Azeteca epic - Box2Box

The BBC’s Simon Stone reviews England’s epic encounter with Mexico at the Azteca, which breathlessly rattled from one incident to the next and ultimately saw the Three Lions escape the scene of their greatest torment with a famous victory.

Paul Williams diagnoses AFC contingent’s disappointing World Cup - Box2Box

The Socceroos and Japan this week fell at the Round of 32, which was disappointingly as far as any of the AFC’s nine representatives made it at the World Cup. The Asian Game’s Paul Williams returns to diagnose just why the ambitions of those in the confederation collectively fell so flat.

Teo Pellizzeri as Socceroos realign & progress with Paraguay draw - Box2Box

The Socceroos realigned their World Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw over Paraguay, sealing passage to the knockout stages for the third time. Tony Popovic’s side now face Egypt; Network 10’s Teo Pellizzeri returns to assess the state of play as both nations look to make history with a first win beyond…

Martin Tyler as Tuchel’s England slog through group stage - Box2Box

Thomas Tuchel’s England shot out of the blocks in their opening match against Croatia, but then found the going tougher against less-fancied Ghana and Panama. Martin Tyler has watched England at World Cups as closely as anyone down the years; what chance a reprise of 1966?

Rob Stevens as Cabo Verde headline strong start by Africa's contingent - Box2Box

On their tournament debut, Cabo Verde are undefeated through matches against former winners Spain and Uruguay! BBC Sport Africa’s Rob Stevens has helped us chart the rise of the Blue Sharks in recent years, and joins us at their most historic moment yet.

Jeremiah Oshan as Team USA make a statement in Seattle - Box2Box

The USA were much too strong for the Socceroos in Seattle, the 2-0 result putting them on track to win the group and give themselves the best chance of a gentle passage into the knockout stages. Jeremiah Oshan (Sounder At Heart) watched the World Cup come to his home and stage an almighty showpiece…