The Mythical Gareth Bale

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WORLD CUP DAY 39: Argentina got what they deserved and "England players must think for themselves."

Well, it is finally over. World Cup 2026 didn't get the final it deserved but it was a fabulous festival of football. Tom Clarke, Tony Cascarino, Gregor Robertson and Tom Allnutt assess the final - a disgraceful display from Argentina but a footballing triumph for Spain.Then we p ...  Show more

 . 54min 50sec
WORLD CUP DAY 38: Big final preview, as England take bronze

Well, if the final is as much as fun as that we're in for a treat. England beat France 6-4 in a frankly bonkers match to take the bronze medal and finish third, their best World Cup performance since lifting the trophy in 1966. Tom Clarke is joined by Matt Lawton and Ian Whittell ...  Show more

 . 40min 23sec