# WORLD CUP DAY 32: Semi-Finals preview

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Podcast: [The Game](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-game-1066443)
Published: 2026-07-13T13:50:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-32-semi-finals-preview
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How do England beat Argentina? Both teams looked exhausted after their quarter final wins, will recovery be the key? Gregor Robertson thinks the battle is out wide, Tom allnutt thinks Argentina have more in the tank.  Does the post game spat between Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham really matter, Tony Cascarino thinks it is a sign of a healthy dressing room? In the first semi-final France play Spain. France are the dominate team of the last decade but are Spain the team best placed to beat them? Tom Allnutt explains how the unique mix of cultural diversity, street football and french football academies have laid the ground to create this outstanding French team. Plus, is this the best World Cup ever? Who is your cult hero of the tournament and score predictions for the semi finals. Tom Clarke is in the chair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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