The Final Score: Gianni Infantino eyes expansion to 64 teams; France and Spain eye a spot in the final | 2026 FIFA World Cup

FIFA are exploring a further extension to the FIFA World Cup with Gianni Infantino saying the first 48-team tournament has been "a huge success" - and now eyeing a 64-team format in time for 2030. But is bigger, necessarily better? Plus, who will book their spot in the 2026 final, France or Spain? …

The Final Score: Tuchel and Belligham's 'spat', good news for England?; Final four takes shape! | 2026 FIFA World Cup

England may have booked their spot in the semifinals, but the aftermath of the Three Lions win over Norway has been dominated by a clash of opinions between head coach Thomas Tuchel and the man of the hour Jude Bellingham. But could that be a catalyst to overcome Messi's Argentina in the final four…

The Final Score: France through to the Semis, will England join them in the final four? | 2026 FIFA World Cup

France defeated Morocco 2-0 to book their spot in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Convincing scoreline, yes. Convincing performance, not quite. But powered by Kylian Mbappe's firepower - he's now on par with Lionel Messi on 8 goals at the top of the golden boot tally - could Les Bleus g…

The Final Score: The good, the bad & the ugly of the tournament thus far | 2026 FIFA World Cup

96 matches done, just 8 games to go...the 2026 FIFA World Cup is approaching the proverbial 'business end'. So timely then that The Final Score reflects on the good, the bad and the ugly of the tournament thus far! And trust us, these picks may surprise you. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - …

The Final Score: Messi & Co. leave it late as we are down to the final 8! | 2026 FIFA World Cup

Argentina scored 3 goals in the final 15 minutes to pip Egypt 3-2, but the post-mortem has been marred by allegations of corruption and suggestions of conspiracy. Do FIFA really have a 'marketing agenda' to keep Lionel Messi in the tournament? If so, what does this mean for the integrity of the bea…

The Final Score: Should Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo retire for good?

Portugal’s 1-0 defeat against Spain was a sad showcase for Cristiano Ronaldo’s decline. He was slow, cumbersome and never looked like scoring against superior opponents. At 41, one of the greatest strikers of all time really should preserve his legacy and retire now. It’s time for Portugal to move …

The Final Score: Trump intervenes to reverse Balogun's red card; Brazil ousted by Norway | 2026 FIFA World Cup

Brazil were sent packing as an Erling Haaland-inspired Norway defeated them 3-1. Next up for the Vikings, England in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile Donald Trump intervened to get Florian Balogun's red card reversed - sending the football fraternity into a frenzy. A fair decision? Tune in to find out…

The Final Score: Spain progress, but have they played the best football thus far? | 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain have stayed true to their tag as pre-tournament favourites - thumping Austria 3-0 to book their spot in the next round. But beyond the results, have they played the best football of the 2026 FIFA World Cup thus far? Our picks might surprise you! Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE ev…

The Final Score: Kane-inspired England set a date with Mexico in the Round of 16 | 2026 FIFA World Cup

Harry Kane was the star of the show - scoring a late double - as England defeated DR Congo to book a date with Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But having survived through the skin of their teeth yet again...the age old question remains. Is it coming home? Join Neil Humphreys …

The Final Score: Giants Germany and Netherlands tumble on penalties, are 'stuttering' shootouts to blame? | 2026 FIFA World Cup

Traditional giants Germany and Netherlands were sent packing from the 2026 FIFA World Cup - succumbing to shootout defeats to Paraguay and Morocco respectively. Beyond the roulette element, was it the new age routine of 'stuttering' penalties that caused these upsets? Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul …