# France look unstoppable + Spurs win Fernandes race

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Podcast: [The Athletic FC Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athletic-fc-podcast-887075)
Published: 2026-07-01T12:10:06+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-athletic-fc-podcast/episodes/france-look-unstoppable-spurs-win-fernandes-race
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## Resource

France's superstars continue to sparkle, as Kylian Mbappe's brace helped to see off Sweden 3-0 in at the MetLife. Emma Paton is joined by Mark Critchley and Carl Anka to discuss France's free-flowing attack with Adam Crafton also posing the question: are France unstoppable? We also hear from Felipe Cardenas after Mexico's 2-0 win over Ecuador setting up a potential Round of 16 clash with England. David Ornstein drops by with the latest from the transfer window as Tottenham Hotspur win the race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United in a deal worth £85m. Where does this leave Man United's search for midfield reinforcements? Plus, ahead of the USA taking on Bosnia & Herzegovina, Henry Bushnell drops by to preview the game and the significance reaching a run to the quarter-finals could have for the USMNT. Host: Emma Paton With: Mark Critchley and Carl Anka Featuring: Adam Crafton, Felipe Cardenas, David Ornstein and Henry Bushnell Executive Producer: Guy Clarke Producers: Jay Beale and Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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