Touchline Talk

⚽ Weekly podcast 🌍 International + Club Football 🎙️ Analysis | Transfers | Predictions 🔥 Hosted by Dean Gutić

[Touchline Talk @TTalk_Pod]

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OF TOUCHLINE TALK IS OUT NOW!

⚽️ The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals are officially set.

- #France 2-0 #Morocco
- #Spain 2-1 #Belgium
- #England 2-1 #Norway (AET)
- #Argentina 3-1 #Switzerland (AET)

I break down all four quarterfinals, discuss the biggest moments, controversial decisions, standout performances, key Opta stats, and give my predictions for the semifinals and the World Cup Final.

Let me know who impressed you the most in the quarterfinals and who you have winning it all 👇

#FIFA #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #Weare26

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group and Klutch CEO and Game Over show host Rich Paul tells ESPN.

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Gianni Infantino has said FIFA will examine expanding the World Cup by a further 16 nations to a 64-team tournament ahead of its next edition in 2030.

The 2030 tournament will be spread across six nations and three continents: Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay are scheduled to host one match apiece at the start of the competition, with the remaining games split between Morocco, Portugal and Spain.

More from @Millar_Colin

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[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Ezri Konsa poised to start at right-back for #England in #FIFAWorldCup quarter-final vs #Norway as Reece James continues recovery from injury. John Stones expected to come in at centre-back. Noni Madueke replaces Bukayo Saka on right wing @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/bvKLtbnqdU

[Touchline Talk @TTalk_Pod]

What are your predictions? 👇

[Touchline Talk @TTalk_Pod]

#WorldCup Predictions - Quarterfinals (Today) ⚽️

#England 3-2 #Norway (AET)

#Argentina 2-0 #Switzerland     

#FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #WeAre26 #FIFA

[FIFA World Cup @FIFAWorldCup]

The final four will be decided today.

#FIFAWorldCup #KickOffTimes @McDonalds

[Touchline Talk @TTalk_Pod]

What are your predictions? 👇

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

Heartbreaking news. South Africa international and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has sadly passed away at the age of 2,5, @SundayWorldZA confirm. 💔🇿🇦

Adams recently made his World Cup debut with South Africa and played a key role in Mamelodi Sundowns’ successful CAF Champions League campaign.

Two weeks ago, Adams lost his grandmother Marianna Adams but demonstrated remarkable professionalism by featuring for Bafana Bafana in their World Cup match against Czechia.

Our condolences and thoughts go out to his family, friends, teammates, and everyone at Mamelodi Sundowns.

Rest in peace, Jayden. 🕊️

[Touchline Talk @TTalk_Pod]

What are your predictions? 👇

[Touchline Talk @TTalk_Pod]

#WorldCup Predictions - Quarterfinals (Today) ⚽️

#Spain  3-1 #Belgium    

#FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #WeAre26 #FIFA

[FIFA World Cup @FIFAWorldCup]

Who continues their journey into the Semi-final? 🏟️

#FIFAWorldCup

[Touchline Talk @TTalk_Pod]

What are your predictions? 👇

[Touchline Talk @TTalk_Pod]

#WorldCup Predictions - Quarterfinals (Today) ⚽️

#France 2-1 #Morocco   

#FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #WeAre26 #FIFA

[FIFA World Cup @FIFAWorldCup]

For a place in the Semi-final 📈

#FIFAWorldCup

[Underdog @Underdog]

BREAKING: Christian Pulisic suffered bone bruise and microfracture of the tibia/fibula in game against Belgium, per @TheAthletic.

[Touchline Talk @TTalk_Pod]

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OF TOUCHLINE TALK IS OUT NOW!

- #Argentina complete an unbelievable 3-2 comeback over #Egypt after trailing 2-0 late.

- I also break down #Switzerland’s penalty shootout victory over #Colombia, the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s Round of 16 action, and share my thoughts on the officiating controversies.

Go give the new episode a listen 👇

#FIFA #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #Weare26

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[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🇵🇹 Jorge Jesus to become new Portugal head coach, here we go! He’s accepted to take over after Roberto Martínez. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

Jorge Jesus will lead the project for Nations League, Euro 2028 and next World Cup. 🔜

He’s won Saudi Pro League title at Al Nassr this season with Cristiano.

[The Touchline | 𝐓 @TouchlineX]

🚨 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Bruno Guimaraes has told Newcastle United that he wants to leave and join Arsenal.

Arsenal are ready to offer £60M.

— @David_Ornstein

[Touchline Talk @TTalk_Pod]

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OF TOUCHLINE TALK IS OUT NOW!

- #Spain finally found a late breakthrough to eliminate #Portugal 1-0 after controlling much of the match.

- #Belgium play their best game of the tournament, defeating the #UnitedStates 4-1 to book their place in the quarterfinals.

In this episode, I break down both Monday matches, discuss the biggest moments, highlight standout performances, and share my thoughts on what these results mean moving forward.

Let me know your thoughts on the matches and go give the new episode a listen 👇

#FIFA #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #WorldCup #Weare26

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[OptaJoe @OptaJoe]

2 - Colombia 🇨🇴 scored with only two of their last 79 shots at the 2026 World Cup

vs Uzbekistan : 15 shots, 3 goals
vs all other opponents : 79 shots, 2 goals

Profligate.

[Rising Stars XI @RisingStarXI]

🇨🇭🤯 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗭𝗬 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧: Switzerland only managed to score non-penalty goals whilst 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗜 (𝟮𝟬) was on the pitch in this World Cup.

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 💥

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

⚪️⚫️ Never in doubt: Álvaro Arbeloa, Fulham head coach until June 2029.

He’s ready for new chapter and accepted to return to work immediately after leaving Real Madrid. 🇪🇸