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Argentina will meet Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final after a hard-fought semi-final win over England—but can Lionel Messi lift the trophy again in New York?
Host Mani Djazmi is joined by South American football analyst Tim Vickery and ESPN Argentina’s Francisco Canepa to explore how the Albiceleste are one step from defending their crown. Francisco describes the atmosphere in Atlanta, while Tim explains how Messi’s evolving role has reshaped the team.
We also hear from Argentina’s Geronimo Rulli, the Marseille goalkeeper playing in his second World Cup, reflecting on the 2022 triumph and what it’s like to work under coach Lionel Scaloni.
More than the Score goes beyond the men’s World Cup numbers—highlighting debutants, breakout stars, trends and fan cultures shaping the tournament. With 48 teams across Mexico, the US and Canada, the BBC World Service takes you deeper from the group stage to the final. Search for “More than the Score” wherever you get your BBC podcasts.
Programme website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nz61by