About this episode

The episode covers the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, along with updates on various global events.

After 104 matches and 307 goals, the nail-biting World Cup final has arrived, with Spain and Argentina going head to head. President Donald Trump is attending the match, with the US leader throwing his support behind Argentina. We’ll be getting live updates on the game.Also in the programme: A Cuban dissident released from prison goes into exile in the US; we get the latest from Guyana where a ferry carrying 133 people has capsized; and we speak to one of this year’s North Pole Marathon champions about running on ice and evading polar bears.(Photo: General view of the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match. Credit: Ronald Wittek/EPA/Shutterstock)

People in this episode

Host: Salai Dawtcemsang

Topics covered

• World Cup
• sports
• international relations
• Cuban dissidents
• marathon running
• disasters

Keywords

• World Cup
• Spain
• Argentina
• Donald Trump
• Cuban dissident
• Guyana ferry
• North Pole Marathon

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Spain, Argentina, Cuba, US, Guyana

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