One and a half billion sets of eyes will be on New Jersey come Monday morning, when Spain and Argentina face off to decide who takes home football's biggest prize.

In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Ed Kavalee - co-host of SBS's nightly show Santo & Ed's Cup Fever - to get you across everything you need to know before kick-off.  
 
They unpack Ed's theory on how both finalists made it this far, whether the World Cup is rigged, plus:
the Ronaldo-Messi era reaching its final chapter,
Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA's president, and
an honest post-mortem on the Socceroos' performance this year.

Follow The Briefing: 
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One and a half billion sets of eyes will be on New Jersey come Monday morning, when Spain and Argentina face off to decide who takes home football's biggest prize.
In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Ed Kavalee - co-host of SBS's nightly show Santo &amp; Ed's Cup Fever - to get you across everything you need to know before kick-off. &nbsp; &nbsp; They unpack Ed's theory on how both finalists made it this far, whether the World Cup is rigged, plus:
<ul>
<li>the Ronaldo-Messi era reaching its final chapter,</li>
<li>Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA's president, and</li>
<li>an honest post-mortem on the Socceroos' performance this year.</li>
</ul>
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We&rsquo;re your friends in news.&nbsp;
Sacha Barbour Gatt and Chris Spyrou wake up early to bring you all the important daily news headlines.&nbsp;
Then, we deep dive on an essential news story that'll make you feel smarter about the world.&nbsp;
Listen every weekday to know more in minutes.

The Briefing

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

Know more in minutes.

Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.