Show Notes
Hayley McQueen is here with your daily dose of all things World Cup as we break down the headlines on day six, including Iran's first match at this World Cup, Mo Salah's staring role for Egypt and our first big shock of the tournament. Plus, we hear what Bukayo Saka has had to say as England prepare to face Croatia, and we look ahead to today's fixtures involving France and Argentina with Dave Reed.
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