About this episode

The episode covers the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, along with current events including airstrikes in Kyiv and the arrest of the Tate brothers.

Tonight, Spain meet the defending champions, Argentina, in the World Cup final. Kick-off at the New York New Jersey Stadium is at 2000 BST. We hear from fans and a former FIFA official. Also in the programme: Russian airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, have killed one person and wounded at least fourteen others; Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59; and bare nails as a fashion choice and what they might say about those who choose them! (Photo: An Argentina fan hugs a fan (L) of Spain as Argentina soccer fans take over Times Square ahead of the World Cup final game, in New York, New York, USA, 18 July 2026. Credit: EPA)

People in this episode

Host: Salai Dawtcemsang

Topics covered

• World Cup
• Spain vs Argentina
• football fans
• current events
• fashion trends

Keywords

• World Cup 2026
• Spain
• Argentina
• football
• Kyiv
• Tate brothers
• fashion

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Spain, Argentina, New York New Jersey Stadium, Kyiv

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