June 27, 2026 · 8:36 AM

The Full Time Report — Ep.55: Dembele detonates, Cabo Verde dream, and Arsenal test Newcastle

Dembele's hat-trick powers France, Cabo Verde's three-draw miracle meets Argentina, England and Portugal face decisive group finales, and the Premier League rumour mill circles Newcastle's midfield.

The Full Time Report — Ep.55: Dembele detonates, Cabo Verde dream, and Arsenal test Newcastle
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Episode guide

Ousmane Dembele steals the France spotlight with a first-half hat-trick, Cabo Verde reach the knockouts after three draws, Uruguay go home early, Belgium and Egypt settle Group G, and England plus Portugal get a proper group-stage finale. The Premier League desk then turns to Arsenal's reported Bruno Guimaraes pursuit, Tottenham's Newcastle shopping list, Chelsea's defensive rebuild and Manchester City's huge Elliot Anderson push.

Show notes

  • France beat Norway 4-1 as Dembele scored three times before half-time, while Mike Maignan saved a second-half penalty.
  • Spain beat Uruguay 1-0, which sent Uruguay out and opened the door for Cabo Verde's historic three-draw route into the knockouts.
  • Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1, Egypt drew 1-1 with IR Iran, and Senegal thumped Iraq 5-0 to squeeze through as one of the best third-placed sides.
  • England face Panama with top spot still in play; Portugal need a cleaner night against Colombia after a mixed group stage.
  • The transfer section keeps the rumours clearly caveated: live-window reporting, not confirmed deals, unless the clubs have said so.

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