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The World Cup is over.
Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith take you inside football's biggest night after watching the final at MetLife Stadium. They reflect on the atmosphere, what it was like to experience a World Cup final in person and whether the much-talked-about half-time show added to the occasion or distracted from it.
Joe Hart joins to analyse Spain's victory and explain why they deserved to lift the trophy, while Kelly Cates gives her verdict on the spectacle surrounding the final.
And after six unforgettable weeks together across Los Angeles and New York, Rick and Lloyd sign off from the World Cup one final time.

Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as Spain overcome a dogged 10-man Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time.
Kelly Cates is joined by John Murray, Ian Dennis, Chris Sutton and Paul Robinson in New Jersey as Spain's captain Rodri lifts the famous trophy. Guillem Balague gives his reaction to the win for Spain and South American football expert Tim Vickery has his say on a tight, cagey encounter.
TIMECODES:
00:10 - Spain's magic moment
01:20 - Chris Sutton: 'The best team won'
03:10 - Guillem Balague's instant reaction
13:10 - Should Nico Williams' goal have been given?
15:25 - Donald Trump arrives onto the pitch
18:05 - Thoughts from Tim Vickery
26:30 - The presentations begin
31:20 - Rodri lifts the World Cup trophy

England's World Cup is over, but what comes next?
Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Guy Mowbray and Adam Crafton to reflect on England's third-place finish, ask whether more could have been done against Argentina in the semi-finals and discuss what the future looks like without players like Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford and John Stones.
They also preview Spain v Argentina, discuss MetLife Stadium and New York's embrace of the World Cup, while Rick and Lloyd swap stories from Times Square, the cinema with Guillem Balague and a trip to M&M World with Paul Robinson.

The World Cup final is almost here, and Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by John Murray and Chris Sutton to debate the biggest talking points before football's biggest game.
Can anyone stop Lionel Messi? Has the refereeing been good enough throughout the tournament? Does a Super Bowl-style half-time show belong at a World Cup final? And why is Chris convinced Americans genuinely mean it when they tell you to "have a good day"?
Plus, Rick and Lloyd give their first impressions after arriving in New York ahead of the final.

Steve Crossman is joined by ESPN’s Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague & Nedum Onuoha as they dissect England's semi-final defeat against Argentina. They discuss Tuchel’s tactics and substitutions in the second half, his future as England head coach, and how this could be Harry Kane’s last World Cup in an England shirt.
TIMECODES
4’23 - Should Thomas Tuchel remain England Manager?
8’00 - Jules on Tuchel not delivering his promises
14’14 - Should the responsibility be shared between the manager & the players?
15’43 - Should England have sat back when they did?
20’33 - Were the players being told to go for a second goal at 1-0 up?
24’40- Does Tuchel know the players well enough now to succeed?
32’47 - How England were playing like they were down to 10 players
35’50 - Will Tuchel be manager at the Euros?
38’25 - Have we just witnessed Harry Kane’s last World Cup?
44’20 - Can England gain anything from third place play off?