The Final Whistle - World Cup 2026 Review
Jul 20, 202615m
The final whistle has blown after a record-breaking tournament full of upsets, drama, red cards, and farewell moments for legends.
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Hosted by Billy Galligan · EN · 12 episodes
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Billy Galligan and Simon Carver team up to preview and cover the biggest, boldest, and most logistically mind-boggling tournament in sports history: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Across eight episodes, they explore the massive 48-team expansion, dive into the unique football cultures of the co-hosts—USA, Mexico, and Canada—and debate what this historic event means for the future of the beautiful game in North America.
Billy Galligan hosts The 2026 FIFA World Cup, a sports show with 12 episodes published.
The final whistle has blown after a record-breaking tournament full of upsets, drama, red cards, and farewell moments for legends.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in New York, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner and Messi ending his last World Cup on a heartbreak.
England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic third-place play-off as Saka hits a hat-trick, Mbappé breaks the World Cup scoring record, and Messi chases history.
Argentina meet Spain in the World Cup final as Messi faces Yamal, while England and France battle for third and the Golden Boot race tightens.
England and France meet in the World Cup third-place play-off, with Deschamps' farewell and the game no one really wants to play
Spain beat France to reach the final, while Argentina stunned England with a late comeback. Messi now faces Yamal in a blockbuster title match.
This episode breaks down a run of knockout drama, from France’s clinical win over Morocco to Spain’s late escape against Belgium and England’s brutal, heat-soaked victory over Norway. It also dives into Argentina’s extra
We break down a wild round of sixteen that saw Norway shock Brazil, England survive a ten-man battle with Mexico at the Azteca, and Spain edge Portugal in a tense Iberian derby. The episode also covers Argentina’s late e
Germany and the Netherlands crash out in stunning penalty shootouts as Paraguay, Morocco, and underdog Cape Verde author unforgettable upsets. The hosts also look ahead to a loaded Round of 16, from Spain vs Portugal and
From Cape Verde’s stunning run to the knockout rounds to Uruguay’s shock exit, this episode dives into the underdog stories and heavyweight collapses shaking up the tournament. It also revisits the wild Austria-Algeria f
The hosts break down how the expanded World Cup format turns the road to the final into an exhausting eight-game marathon, with one extra knockout round raising the physical and mental stakes for every team. They also di
Atlanta’s Fan Fest hits capacity as co-hosts and underdogs alike create chaos on the World Cup stage, from Mexico’s scrappy advance and Canada’s big win to a surge of red cards across the tournament. The episode also cel
From a red-card frenzy at the Estadio Azteca to the U.S. roar in Atlanta, this episode breaks down the tournament’s wildest opening-night moments and key co-host results. Billy also celebrates Messi and Ronaldo milestone
Simon Carver and Billy Galligan break down the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, from the 48-team format and best third-place qualifiers to the travel, heat, and squad depth that could decide it all.They also preview the ope
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