The World Cup semi-finals are here and the Five Aside crew dives into every major storyline. Can Spain's possession football finally crack France's superstar squad? Is Lamine Yamal ready to silence the doubters against Mbappé and co.? Will England's talent finally click against Messi's battle-hardened Argentina? Plus, the lads debate Thomas Tuchel's explosive comments about England, Bellingham's response, Ballon d'Or implications, and give their semi-final predictions.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & World Cup withdrawal is real

01:55 – 64-team World Cup debate & Nigeria concerns

03:00 – Breaking down the four semi-finalists

05:15 – Spain vs France preview

06:30 – Lamine Yamal under the microscope

11:00 – France's incredible squad depth vs Spain's style

15:25 – Spain vs France predictions

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