The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor after another busy weekend of football on the Continent. There’s late disaster in Serie A for Juventus as their own loanee Vasilije Adžić scores a stoppage time winner against them for Sassuolo. But the good news for the Old Lady is that they’re joint favourites to win the Europa League this season, along with AC Milan who are still unbeaten under Ruben Amorim. Will it be an Italian side who lifts the trophy, or might we see Bournemouth, Sunderland or Crystal Palace upsetting the odds?Lamine Yamal keeps scoring for Barcelona, who’re averaging more than four goals a game at the top of La Liga: three points above Real Madrid who are back to winning ways under Jose Mourinho.Elsewhere in Germany, Freiburg are top of the Bundesliga, despite Bayern beating new boys Elversberg on Sunday. And in France, PSG win for the first time domestically this season.  Producer: Xavi Bird TIME CODES:5:00 - Moments of the week11:30 - Europa League Preview22:00 - Bundesliga with Seb32:00 - Barcelona & Xavi Espart with Pol35:00 - Who’s going to win the Ballon d’Or?42:30 - Juventus can’t score goals57:00 - Ligue 1 with TomGet in touch with the show: Email: [email protected]: @thetotallyshowInstagram: @totallyfootballshowTikTok: @thetotallyshowBlueSky: ‪@totallyshow.bsky.social The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a big win for Enzo Maresca and for Man City’s title credentials as they come away from Old Trafford with all three points.Jimbo, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and Stuart James review a dramatic Matchday 4 in the Premier League.Champions Arsenal come through a stern test at Sunderland but make it 4 wins out of 4 this season with Bruno Guimaraes scoring a fabulous first Gunners goal.Hull City preserve their unbeaten start to this season with a stellar display at Chelsea, drawing 2-2.Ipswich are also victorious at Crystal Palace but it’s not going so well for the other promoted side Coventry. No goals and no points after a 5-0 drubbing at home to Brighton.Speaking of no goals, Tottenham draw 0-0 with Everton to make it four blanks at the start of the season for the first time in club history.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Stuart James is watching every single PL game05:03 Best Brazilians and the results07:57 Man United 0-1 Man City21:47 Coventry 0-5 Brighton29:10 Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal32:33 Chelsea 2-2 Hull41:18 Goalless draws for Liverpool and Spurs49:43 Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest51:40 Crazy goings on in the Championship54:36 The rest of the Premier League weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More big wins for the big guns in the Champions League on Wednesday.Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Adrian Clarke to reflect on the action and preview a big Premier League weekend.Liverpool come from behind to see off Atletico at Anfield. Has Iraola restored the spirit amongst the Reds? And can Barcola play on the right?Arsenal smash Napoli on xG but claim a narrow 1-0 win in Naples. Martin Odegaard with another 9/10 performance. Next up a trip to defensively solid Sunderland on Saturday.Elsewhere PSG and Barcelona turn on the style, scoring 11 goals between them.Sunday’s Manchester derby brings back happy memories for Michael Carrick. Are goals guaranteed at Old Trafford?Can the impenetrable Hull withstand Chelsea’s rampant attack? Especially after a six goal second half for the Blues in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.Can Spurs score a goal against Everton? Will Emery be undone by Glasner again?Plus cats versus dogs and tackles versus true tackles.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Andy Gray and cats v dogs03:27 Moment of the night05:32 Liverpool 2-1 Atletico12:21 Napoli 0-1 Arsenal20:10 Big wins for Barca and PSG24:39 Looking ahead to the Premier League weekend26:41 Man Utd v Man City preview30:24 Chelsea face Hull (after winning 6-3!)35:46 Spurs v Everton preview38:39 The rest of the Premier League weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Julien Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Pol Ballús onto the pod after night 1 of the Champions League.Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid don't have much of the ball and are outshot by Inter but they get the 3 points. Is it enough to satisfy the fans at the Bernabeu?The Ballon d’Or nominees are also announced. Could we have an English winner for the first time in 25 years?The English are winners on the continent on Tuesday with Aston Villa getting their first goals of the season in Bruges and Erling Haaland making it 59 goals in 59 Champions League appearances in Porto.It's a great night for Troy Parrott, a bad one for Ethan Mbappe, and Serhou Guirassy makes strange history.Plus Carabao Cup and the first of the 92 to wield the axe.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Moment of the night05:51 Real Madrid 2-1 Inter + who will win the Ballon d'Or?21:06 Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa27:26 Porto 0-2 Man City31:23 Lille 2-3 Real Betis37:54 Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal43:11 AEK Athens 1-0 LASK43:57 Carabao Cup goings on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champions League is back and it’s time for a Euro Show preview.Pol Ballus is back on the pod alongside James Richardson, James Horncastle and Tom Williams as Real Madrid go into Matchweek 1 of the Champions League having lost for the first time since the return of Jose Mourinho. Troy Parrott scores the only goal for Real Betis to leave Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga. Their Champions League opponents Inter Milan are one of three teams near the top of Serie A to profit from late goals at the weekend, but it’s not good news for Fabio Grosso who’s become the first manager casualty of the season: sacked after just three games in charge of Fiorentina.PSG take on Yaya Toure’s Slovan Bratislava, who’ll hope to continue the Parisians’ domestic misery after Monaco win 2-1 at the Parc des Princes. In Germany, Bayern Munich fail to score in a competitive game for the first time in 59 matches. And what’s going on with Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid? They’ve got a trip to Anfield next.  Producer: Xavi Bird TIME CODES: 4:00 - Moments of the Week12:00 - Champions League Matchweek 1 preview31:00 - Serie A with James Horncastle41:00 - Ligue 1 with Tom Williams49:00 - Famous sons in Eredivisie52:00 - La Liga with Pol BallusGet in touch with the show: Email: [email protected]: @thetotallyshowInstagram: @totallyfootballshowTikTok: @thetotallyshowBlueSky: ‪@totallyshow.bsky.social The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a packed studio with Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams in attendance after a stellar Sunday of action.Champions Arsenal went behind early to Morgan Rogers’ Chelsea but the Gunners battled back to make it 3 wins out of 3 in the Premier League this season, along with Manchester City.Dramatic scenes at the Hill Dickinson, where after a week of fan unrest, a Deadline Day signing rescues a point for Everton. Ainsley Maitland-Niles firing a last-minute equaliser against Man United.There are a record three teams that are yet to score a goal this season, namely Coventry, Spurs and Aston Villa who are held by unbeaten Hull. The Tigers the only team yet to concede.Andoni Iraola earned his first win as Liverpool manager against Ipswich on Friday night. Alexander Isak in the goals again for the Reds.And Crystal Palace get their first win under Pierre Sage at Craven Cottage but it’s three defeats out of three for new Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Who will move the furthest from their current position?06:18 The weekend's results07:22 Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea14:54 Everton 2-2 Man United20:00 Vardy to Burnley while Leicester lose 4-0 in League One23:17 Man City 1-0 Coventry26:38 Forest 0-0 Spurs30:34 Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool35:02 The return of the WSL36:05 Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace39:45 Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth43:04 Hull 0-0 Aston Villa48:02 Brighton 1-1 Leeds49:23 Brentford 1-1 Sunderland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James and the panel open up the Totally Extra almanac on one of the Premier League's greatest goalscorers, Andy Cole.Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and special guest Andy Mitten, who brings some personal insight and some great stories, having just been on a talking tour of Ireland with the man himself.A legend at Man Utd and Newcastle, only four players have scored more Premier League goals than his 187, but is he in some ways the forgotten striker?Born in Nottinghamshire, his Jamaican born father was a coal miner who wanted Andy to play cricket. He got his break at Bristol City before Newcastle snapped him up, where he formed a deadly partnership with Peter Beardsley amid a record-breaking debut Premier League campaign.Ferguson then signed him and he enjoyed a hugely succesful period at Man Utd alongside his striker partner Dwight Yorke. He scored great goals and important goals, helping Man Utd to win the treble in 99.But is is he still underappreciated?Plus, a strike duo quiz question from producer Charlie.Produced by Charlie Jones, Xavi Bird and Jesse Howard.•Part 1a - Andy’s trip around Ireland with Andrew Cole (00.40)•Part 1b - Andrew Cole the man (04.00)•Part 1c - The forgotten striker? (05.20)•Part 1d - Producer Charlie’s strike duo quiz question (09.25)•Part 1e - The Totally Extra Almanac (09.50)•Part 2a - Cole’s road to success (13.55)•Part 2b - Cole at the Toon (16.30)•Part 2c - The move to Man Utd (19.30)•Part 2d - A difficult start at Old Trafford (25.50)•Part 3a - Yorke and Cole (35.10)•Part 3b - The road to the 99 Champions League (40.00)•Part 4a - After 99… (45.40)•Part 4b - Cole’s post Man Utd career (47.30)•Part 4c - Cole’s England career (50.30)•Part 4d - The answer to the quiz question (01.00.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The craziest transfer window ever has been shut - now it’s time for the football / podcasters to do the talking.Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Nick Miller and Julien Laurens into the studio ahead of a Premier League weekend headlined by Arsenal against Chelsea.Arteta and Alonso have both managed two victories out of two in very different ways. Which will win out this Sunday? The control of the champions or the chaos of the Blues?Everton host Man United and a mutinous home crowd after a disastrous Deadline Day that leaves them with only 18 outfield players. Could David Moyes walk away?Man City broke records with their expenditure, bringing in Ndiaye and Fernandez on Deadline Day. Do they almost have too much talent for Maresca to handle?Spurs reunite Mykhailo Mudryk with Roberto De Zerbi as they seek a first point or goal of the season away at Forest.Plus Fofana, Fernandez-Pardo, food phobia and a Ballon d’Or winner playing in England.Producer: Charlie JonesVideo Producer: Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Hello!01:48 Balogun, private jets and a crazy end to the transfer window08:18 Ranking the transfers11:39 Arsenal v Chelsea preview16:30 Everton v Man United preview21:22 Enzo Fernandez + Man City v Coventry preview26:35 Ipswich v Liverpool preview30:10 Mykhailo Mudryk +Nottingham Forest v Spurs preview35:18 Newcastle v Bournemouth preview39:25 The WSL returns40:40 The rest of the Premier League weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Three Lions are roaring on the Continent, and the Euro team are here to talk about it.The Bundesliga is back and with it comes another potential record-breaking season for Harry Kane at Bayern Munich. The England captain has spoken to Seb Stafford-Bloor, who joins Jimbo, James Horncastle and Tom Williams. Can anyone stop Bayern from a 14th title in 15 seasons? And what’s going on with Elversberg? The Bundesliga debutants shock the nation by beating Bayer Leverkusen in Matchweek 1. Jude Bellingham is doing Jude Bellingham things at Real Madrid, and PSG are making another stuttering start in France. And in Italy, Juventus, Milan and Inter have all won both their opening games, but it’s Fiorentina’s worst ever start to a top-flight season. Producer: Xavi Bird TIME CODES: 15:00 – Bundesliga with Seb37:00 – Serie A with James H55:00 – Ligue 1 with Tom Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected]: @thetotallyshowInstagram: @totallyfootballshowTikTok: @thetotallyshowBlueSky: ‪@totallyshow.bsky.social The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s an LA reunion as Jimbo, Tom Williams, Tim Spiers and Felipe Cardenas react to Matchday 2 in the Premier League.Having lost at Hull, Man United went behind to Ipswich at Old Trafford. But then Bruno Fernandes got involved with the first hat-trick of this PL season. Did the Red Devils get lucky with their second goal though?Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea look to be the most entertaining side in the division as they make it two wins out of two by beating Brighton 4-3. Could Palmer, Pedro and co lead a title charge for the Blues?It’s been a record-breaking window but two defeats out of two for Spurs. They lose at home again to resurgent Newcastle. Roberto De Zerbi looks to be getting another new player in the form of Iliman Ndiaye.Andoni Iraola is still awaiting his first Liverpool win but his side come from behind twice again to rescue a point against Forest.And what’s going on at Everton? Ndiaye is out. Richarlison is in. Armstrong is out, then in. Will there be fan fury come Deadline Day?Producer: Charlie JonesVideo Producer: Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 An LA reunion!02:27 Transfer craziness07:17 Matchday 2 results08:51 Man United 5-2 Ipswich18:48 Chelsea 4-3 Brighton27:49 Leeds 1-1 Brentford31:15 Sunderland 1-0 Fulham33:33 Crystal Palace 1-4 Man City40:01 Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle49:23 Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest01:01:20 Coventry 0-1 Hull01:04:53 Bournemouth 1-1 Everton01:07:06 Felipe looking forward to Villa v Arsenal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Rapha Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey to look back at one of England's most memorable nights.It's been 25 years since that fateful night in Munich. A hat-trick from 21 year old Michael Owen, a belter from Gerrard and the cherry on top from Emile Heskey completed a famous night in England's history.Perhaps Sven's finest hour but did this result actually kickstart 'das reboot' for Germany? And did it begin the period of England hype and English pressure?Plus Duncan's England hat-trick themed quiz question.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.Part 1a: England 5-1 Germany, 25 years on (00.40)Part 1b: ‘Das reboot’ and German football in 2001 (05.00)Part 1c: Duncan’s England hat-trick quiz question (10.35)Part 1d: The Totally Extra Almanac (11.20)Part 2a: How it looks 25 years on (16.10)Part 2b: The England & Germany 11’s (19.30)Part 3: Breakdown of the goals (27.50)Part 4a: Your questions (37.25)Part 4b: The reaction in Germany (38.05)Part 4c: The beginning of the England expectation? (42.25)Part 4d: What followed for Germany? (47.15)Part 4e: The answer to Duncan’s quiz question (48.55)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a stunning Matchday 1, will we see more shocks in the Premier League this weekend? Jimbo’s joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey in the studio ahead of Matchday 2. Following that humbling at Brighton last weekend, and more players leaving and arriving, can Villa do what they normally do and bring their best when champions Arsenal turn up to Villa Park? Liverpool welcome Forest to Anfield and also welcome Bradley Barcola to Anfield. Will he be worth the money and how does he fit into Andoni Iraola’s side? Chelsea face Brighton after having an impressive week - beating Fulham with their fancy front three, possibly solving their keeper problem and managing to sell Liam Delap for big money to Forest. Tottenham and Tonali take on Newcastle after more big business in the transfer market. Are Spurs spending too much without human handbrake Daniel Levy in the way? We also discuss Liam’s stag trip to Elland Road, a humiliating night for Celtic and the statistical significance of Man United v Ipswich.Producer: Charlie JonesVideo Producer: Jake Liascos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Euro Show is back for the new season and there’s plenty to chat about on the Continent. Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, James Horncastle and Pol Ballus as Julian Alvarez is booed by his own fans during Atletico’s opening home game of the season. Is he on his way out? Barcelona are waiting and they look really good: a 5-0 win over Elche to start their campaign. Can anyone stop them from retaining their title? Jose Mourinho would love to – he’s back at Real Madrid after 13 years. In Italy, there’s a Serie A debut for John Stones at defending champions Inter and a winning start for Ruben Amorim at Milan. And in France, Ferran Torres comes to PSG’s rescue in the first weekend of Ligue 1. The Parisians coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Rennes. They’ve been slow starters before though! Producer: Xavi Bird RUNNING ORDER: 8:29 – La Liga with Pol23:18 – Serie A with James H44:30 – Ligue 1 with Tom  Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected]: @thetotallyshowInstagram: @totallyfootballshowTikTok: @thetotallyshowBlueSky: ‪@totallyshow.bsky.social The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Totally crew are live after the first Super Sunday of the new Premier League season.Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar react to a stunning Matchday 1.The Totally crew are live after the first Super Sunday of the new Premier League season.Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar react to a stunning Matchday 1.After selling all their best players, Newcastle lead Liverpool twice before a stoppage time spot-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai.After selling all their best players, Aston Villa find themselves 4-0 down after half an hour at Brighton. Have the club left Unai Emery too much to do?Everyone’s favourites for relegation - Hull City - shock Man United with a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory. How worried should Carrick and co be? And with Ipswich winning too, might pre-season pessimism about the promoted clubs be misplaced?And after a record-breaking summer, it looked like the same old Spurs who were thrashed by brilliant Brentford on Saturday, with Roberto De Zerbi saying Tottenham aren’t a team yet.Plus there are victories for last season’s top two as Arsenal cruise past Coventry and Man City stage a dramatic late comeback in Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge.Producer: Charlie JonesVideo Producer: Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 What an opening weekend04:34 The results 06:03 Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool14:02 Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa19:36 Man City 2-1 Bournemouth22:13 Arsenal 3-0 Coventry24:52 Hull City 2-0 Man United33:11 Brentford 3-0 Spurs44:38 Ipswich 2-1 Sunderland47:57 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds48:28 Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace53:20 Some EFL bangers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Totally Extra is back and Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle and Duncan Alexander to celebrate the life and career of the late great Franco Baresi.From humble beginnnings growing up on a farm to becoming Milan's player of the century and having his famous no 6 shirt retired. But is he the greatest ever defender?A true one-club man and a key cog in the tactical development and success of Italian football under the likes of Nils Liedholm, Arrigo Sacchi & Fabio Capello.After being sent away by Inter for being too small, he lifted six Serie A titles and three European Cups with The Rossoneri, but arguably his most famous game was one he lost, the 94 World Cup Final against Brazil.Plus Duncan's Baresi themed quiz questions.Produced by Jesse Howard, Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.•Part 1a: Baresi - the greatest ever defender? - 00.40•Part 1b: Duncan’s quiz question(s) - 06.45•Part 2a: Baresi’s beginnings - 09.50•Part 2b: Nils Liedholm, Arrigo Sacchi, Catenaccio + the perfect libero, Baresi. 18.30•Part 3a: What made him so special as a defender? 24.00•Part 3b: Baresi’s long list of honours 32.00 •Part 4a: Some of your questions on Baresi 37.40 •Part 4b: Baresi’s World Cup final, USA 1994 38.50•Part 4c: His final years and retirement 50.43•Part 4d: The answer to Duncan’s quiz questions 59.20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will make it into the European spots? And who's for the drop?Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Daniel Storey to preview the 2026-27 Premier League season.All change in the dugouts with 9 teams getting new managers this summer. How will Newcastle cope with the mass exodus? Can De Zerbi turn things around at Spurs with a pre-season and some new signings?The three promoted sides are odds on to go down but can Gary O'Neil’s Ipswich, Frank Lampard's Coventry or Sergej Jakirovic's Hull buck the trend?Plus the panellists' bottom 3 predictions.Produced by Charlie Jones, Jesse Howard, Jake Liascos and Lucy Oliva.00:00 Hello's04:17 Opening weekend fixtures05:33 Can De Zerbi turn things around at Spurs?13:10 All change at Jaissle’s new-look Newcastle18:26 How will Glasner fare at Forest? 22.30 Palace and Pierre Sage23:34 Bournemouth in Europe under Marco Rose28:00 How will the promoted sides fare?36:28 Who else might get pulled into the relegation zone? And bottom 3 predictions40:30 Best of the rest, Villa and Everton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League is back and so is Totally!Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey to ponder the title contenders for the 2026-27 season.Can Arsenal do what they haven't done since 1935 and retain the title? And will they be easier on the eye?With new managers at Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool, which one of them is best equipped to compete with the Gunners? Are Man Utd back? Could Villa rock the boat?Plus the panel's predictions for the Premier League Top 4.Produced by Charlie Jones, Jesse Howard, Lucy Oliva and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER: 00:00 Welcome back to Blighty!07:03 Can Arsenal win back to back Premier Leagues? And will they be more fun?13:24 What to expect from Maresca’s City? / How will City do post Pep?19:19 Can Iraola hit the ground running at Liverpool?24:43 A change of plan at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso?33:24 Are Man Utd back? 40:02 Top 4 predictions40:35 Could Villa rock the boat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European champions have become the world champions. Spain overcome Argentina to claim the world title for the second time. Jimbo, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers are poolside in LA one last time, with Duncan Alexander and Pol Ballus for company. An utterly dominant performance from La Roja cements Luis De La Fuente’s legacy. Can they be stopped? And will that be the end of Lionel Messi’s World Cup career? Plus we look back at our big tournament takeaways from the last 6 weeks. The goals, the drama, the government interference, the altitude and the skunk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was an incredible 10-goal thriller in Miami as England secured their best ever World Cup finish on foreign soil.Jimbo, Tom Williams, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey react to a scarcely believable 90 minutes and look ahead to the biggest game in football.Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England take home the bronze medal. But does this performance only increase the anger over Thomas Tuchel’s decisions in the semi-final? And what next for France as they say au revoir to Didier Deschamps and bonjour to Zinedine Zidane?Argentina look to defend their trophy as they face European champions Spain in the final on Sunday. Where will the game be won? Will it be Lionel Messi’s last match? Martin Mazur from El Grafico has more.Plus Morgan Rogers is off to Chelsea for £117million? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Three Lions were minutes away from just their second ever World Cup final - but Argentina always find a way. Jimbo, Tim Spiers and Tom Williams are live in LA, with Duncan Alexander in the UK, after an incredible late comeback from the holders. 1-0 down with 85 minutes played, goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turn the game around and send Argentina through to the final against Spain on Sunday. Does Thomas Tuchel have big questions to answer about his defensive approach in the closing stages?Plus we look ahead to the big one - the 3rd/4th place play-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European champions bid to become the world champions on Sunday as Spain sweep aside France in the first semi-final.Jimbo, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers are poolside in LA after a masterclass from La Roja.France barely lay a glove on the Spanish as Didier Deschamps will bow out as Les Bleus manager on Saturday. Can anyone trouble Luis De La Fuente’s side?Will we see another Spain v England final? Jack Pitt-Brooke is in Atlanta ahead of the second semi with Argentina. Can the Three Lions overcome Messi and co and reach their first World Cup final in 60 years? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Three Lions are through to just their 4th World Cup semi-final after coming from behind to beat Norway. Jimbo is joined by Tim Spiers, Felipe Cardenas, Phil Hay and Michael Cox after extra-time in Miami. It wasn’t pretty for England but for the second match in a row, a Jude Bellingham brace did the job as the Norwegians row home. Where does Bellingham’s performance at this tournament rank in terms of all-time England performances? And do Thomas Tuchel’s team have what it takes to go all the way? Up next in the semi-finals, it will be holders Argentina! They overcome Switzerland after extra-time and after a second yellow for simulation for Breel Embolo. We cast an eye over the semi-final line-up which sees the top four ranked teams in the world go head to head. And England and Messi come face-to-face for the very first time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More late drama from the sub Merino as Spain beat Belgium to tee up a clash with Les Bleus. Jimbo, Tom Williams, Felipe Cardenas and Michael Cox take in Day 29 at the World Cup and look ahead to a big Day 30. The Red Devils put up a brave fight but an error from Lammens leads to victory for La Roja. Do Luis De La Fuente’s side have the tools to stop France? Again? England face Norway in the quarter-finals. It’s Kane v Haaland. Rice v Odegaard. Everyone versus the lightning. Martin Sleipnes explains why the Norwegians have already won. Argentina then take on Switzerland. They’ve been on the ropes in the knockouts. Can the Swiss knock them out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The French find a way yet again as their class tells in the first quarter-final of this World Cup. Jimbo, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers are baking in the LA sunshine on Day 28 of the tournament. Kylian Mbappe misses a first-half penalty but then scores and assists as Les Bleus win 2-0 against the Atlas Lions. How do you stop them? They will face the winners of Friday’s quarter-final between Spain and Belgium. Pol Ballus isn’t worried about the Red Devils. Axel Brisart thinks he should be. And are they the world’s favourite team now? Plus are England in defensive crisis ahead of their clash with Norway? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final day of the Last 16 brought yet more drama at the World Cup. Jimbo, Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas are in LA taking in a 27th consecutive day of football. Holders Argentina were on the verge of elimination by Egypt. 2-0 down with 10 minutes to play before Messi and co turned things around in normal time and completed possibly the game of the tournament. Colombia v Switzerland wasn’t quite as good but it’s the Swiss who reach their first quarter-final since 1954 after winning via penalty shootout. The last 8 kicks off on Thursday with France taking on Morocco. It’s a rematch of their semi-final in Qatar. Can the Atlas Lions exact revenge? Maher Mezahi has more. And we take a look at the quarter-finals as a whole. Are we about to see a first-time winner? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 26 saw European dominance in the last 16 continue at the World Cup. Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas in Los Angeles with three of the four quarter-finals now set in stone.After all the controversy, the USA’s World Cup adventure ends at the hands of a resurgent Belgium.They will take on Spain, who beat Portugal thanks to a last-gasp Mikel Merino goal. And so ends Roberto Martinez’s tenure as Portugal manager and Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career. How will we remember him?24 hours on, Natalie Gedra is still trying to digest Brazil’s exit at the hands of Norway and what Carlo Ancelotti can do to bring the good times back.Plus we look ahead to the final last 16 ties with holders Argentina facing Egypt, and Colombia taking on Switzerland. Are we all underestimating the Swiss? David Lemos has more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was epic at the Azteca - possibly the game of the tournament.Jimbo, Tom Williams, Felipe Cardenas and Daniel Storey take in an incredible Day 25 at the World Cup from poolside in LA.In a match that had everything, 10-man England become the first nation ever to beat Mexico in Mexico at the World Cup. Was it a defining night for Thomas Tuchel’s team? Up next for the Three Lions in the quarter-finals - it’s Norway! They overcame Brazil thanks to a stunning late Erling Haaland double. Can he be stopped? And what’s happened to Brazil?The day began with the stunning news that Folarin Balogun had been cleared to play for the USA against Belgium despite his red card against Bosnia, after President Trump asks for the ban to be reviewed. Does this intervention tarnish the tournament?Plus the return of Martin Sleipnes…and the skunk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France overcame a feisty and physical Paraguay rearguard to secure a place in the quarterfinals against Morocco courtesy of a Kylian Mbappe penalty.Jimbo is joined at the Totally Ranch by Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas to ring in the Fourth of July in style - and to discuss the first day of round of 16 action at this World Cup. Jack Pitt-Brooke dials in from Mexico City to look ahead to a huge game at the Estadio Azteca tomorrow. Will he be running around the Azteca to test out the altitude?! Who will start at right-back?Morocco withstood a spirited first 20 minutes by Canada and turned the screw in the second half, winning 3-0 without their star man Ismael Saibari - who came off injured in the first half.Plus, the return of the Haaland vs Gabriel battle as Natalie Gedra stops by to preview Brazil vs Norway in New Jersey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world champions survive an almighty scare in an unforgettable matchup in Miami. Jimbo, Tom Williams, Felipe Cardenas and Phil Hay are in LA to take in a remarkable Day 23 at the World Cup. Messi scored again. Argentina won again. But Cape Verde are the story after coming from behind twice and scoring one of the great goals in tournament history. Scenes in Dallas where Australia take off goalkeeping legend Paddy Beach ahead of their penalty shootout with Egypt. It doesn’t go well. Colombia see off Ghana to set up a last 16 clash with Switzerland. A remarkable day at FIFA with talks of a drastic change in kick-off time between Mexico and England on Sunday before a U-turn. Plus we look ahead to the last 16 with France facing Paraguay in extreme heat, while Joshua Kloke tells us what victory for Canada over Morocco would mean to the nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ronaldo and Ramos come to the fore for Portugal in a win over Croatia that had almost everything. Jimbo, Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas try to digest events in Toronto and LA on Day 21 of the World Cup. Portugal are through to the last 16 after the longest half in World Cup history. A half that had disallowed goals, drama, the snick-o-meter and Cristiano Ronaldo’s first ever goal in the knockout stages. Next up for Roberto Martinez’s side, it’s Spain who cruise past Austria with possibly their best performance of the tournament. Tom saw Lamine Yamal in the flesh. Friday will see holders Argentina take on Cape Verde, Australia v Egypt, while Colombia take on their former manager Carlos Queiroz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More late drama in the last 32 as England’s captain comes to the rescue against DR Congo. Jimbo, Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell react to another enthralling day of World Cup action Stateside. Thomas Tuchel and his team were given an almighty scare but a late brace from Harry Kane sets up a mouthwatering last 16 tie at the Azteca. Daniel Storey tells us how England are shaping up. Jack Lang tells us what to expect from Mexico. Pochettino's USA see off Bosnia 2-0 despite a controversial red card for Flo Balogun. Senegal were seconds away from a routine 2-0 win but an incredible late comeback from Belgium sets up a meeting with the Americans in the last 16. Thursday sees Spain look to win their first knockout tie at the World Cup since 2010. Plus it’s Ronaldo v Modric in Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Tuchel’s side look to join the big hitters in the last 16 as we look ahead to Wednesday’s action. Jimbo, Tom Williams and Phil Hay have seen some wonderful football in LA on Day 20 of the World Cup. Mbappe and Olise continue to sparkle as France dispatch Sweden 3-0. Can anyone stop Didier Deschamps’ devastating frontline? Erling Haaland’s late goal gives Norway their first ever knockout win against Ivory Coast. Next up Brazil for the team and superfan Martin Sliepnes! And Mexico breeze past Ecuador to set up a last 16 clash at the Azteca…possibly against England. The Three Lions face DR Congo in the opening match on Wednesday. Maher Mezahi tells us what to expect from the Leopards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nagelsmann, Neuer and the Netherlands are going home after an enthralling day of World Cup action. Jimbo, Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell are by the pool in LA, taking in all the knockout action. Germany lose a World Cup shootout for the first time ever, as Paraguay progress to the last 16. There’s also controversy after Jonathan Tah’s disallowed winner in extra-time. Raphael Honigstein is back. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 after also winning an incredible penalty shootout against the Netherlands. Brazil found themselves behind against Japan at half-time but find a way to the next round with Gabriel Martinelli’s last-gasp winner. Natalie Gedra watched it unfold. Plus Tuesday’s fixtures and more on Iran’s exit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Marsch’s side are through to the last 16 - who else will join them on Day 19 at the World Cup?Jimbo, Tom Williams and Daniel Storey are Stateside to cast their eye over some mouthwatering fixtures.Canada leave it very late to beat South Africa in LA and continue their best tournament run ever. Up next, Morocco or a very fun Netherlands.Monday also see Brazil take on one of the best counter-attacking teams in the tournament in Japan. Can Samurai Blue win their first ever knockout game at the World Cup?And why are the vibes bad for Germany before they take on Paraguay? Raphael Honigstein tells us.Plus Diomande’s decision and Tom’s hero - Telemundo commentator Ramses Sandoval - joins the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last 32 at the World Cup is set in stone after Thomas Tuchel’s side top Group L. Jimbo, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams are in LA to examine the action as the group stage concludes. England eventually find a way past Panama, with Bellingham and Kane on the scoresheet. Are we convinced by the Three Lions as they face the Congolese next? Saturday was the day Scotland were officially eliminated from the tournament, with Steve Clarke stepping down as manager as a result. Phil Hay ponders what happens next. There’s an incredible finale in Group J that sees Austria steal a knockout spot at the expense of Iran. And Lionel Messi scores for a record-breaking 7th World Cup game in a row. Plus we look back at the mammoth group stage and pick out our favourite moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drama on Day 16 as Bielsa’s Uruguay are eliminated and Dembele enters the Golden Boot race. Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Laurie Whitwell and Tom Williams for company in LA as the picture for the last 32 becomes clearer. England are through to the next round but will they finish 1st. 2nd or 3rd? The clash with Panama will decide that, as Thomas Tuchel deals with some injury problems. France top their group after thrashing a much changed Norway, with the Ballon d’Or taking home the match ball. Senegal are still in the mix after scoring banger after banger against Iraq, while Scotland’s hopes hang by a thread. Spain help eliminate Uruguay, allowing Cape Verde to progress to the next round. Nick Miller was there in Houston. And Belgium and Egypt also go through while Iran have to wait a bit longer after a crazy conclusion in Group G. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mbappe and Haaland have their much-anticipated head-to-head in the World Cup in Boston. Jimbo meanwhile faces off against Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams poolside in LA. Who will top the group between Norway and France? Intrepid Norwegian fan Martin Sliepnes has an idea. Thursday’s drama comes in New Jersey where Ecuador save themselves from elimination with a late winner against Germany. Netherlands set up a last 32 clash with Morocco while Japan and Sweden also progress to the next round from Group F. As do Australia and possibly Paraguay after their goalless draw in Group D. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tartan Army have to play the waiting game after defeat to the Selecao in Miami.Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Phil Hay on the sofa in LA after Day 14 of the World Cup.A 3-0 loss for Scotland leaves them hoping to be one of the best 3rd placed teams. But the margin of defeat puts that in doubt and raises questions about manager Steve Clarke.South Africa’s shock victory over South Korea propels them into the round of 32 and reduces Scotland’s chances of qualification too.Bafana Bafana will play Canada in the round of 32 on Sunday, after the hosts lose 2-1 to Switzerland. Meanwhile Bosnia are look almost certain to play USA after their young guns down Qatar.Maher Mezahi watched Morocco progress to the next round after being a scare by Haiti while Ben Mabley is in Osaka looking ahead to Japan v Sweden.Plus traveling in self-driving cars and hiking with Rob Delaney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England are held in Boston by Carlos Queiroz's stubborn Black Stars with Tuchel's side struggling to create opportunities.Jimbo is joined in LA by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Megan Feringa to discuss Day 13 at the World Cup.Harry Kane spurned a huge chance to win it at the death and keep pace in the Golden Boot race, whilst Ghana will feel aggrieved that they weren't awarded at least one penalty with Prince Adu being taken down by both Konsa and Pickford.In the other game in Group L it's the end of the road for Panama who despite a spirited performance, lost 1-0 to Croatia in Toronto.Meanwhile in Houston, Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 and Cristiano is back with a bang. Natalie Gedra was there and drops in from Houston to speak Ronaldo and the Seleção. And in Guadlajara Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to go top of group K ahead of their game with Portugal on Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lionel and Kylian are going stride for stride in the race for the Golden Boot and the race to be the World Cup’s all-time top scorer. Jimbo is with Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell in Los Angeles with Day 13 to look ahead to as well. England look to build on their impressive victory over Croatia with another 3 points against Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana. Can Kane step up to the plate after what Messi and Mbappe did on Monday? Despite missing a penalty, Lionel claims the all-time top scorer record all for himself against Austria. Michael Cox was there. France go through to the last 32 with a 3-0 win over Iraq with Mbappe, Olise and Dembele all on song. And Norway also make it to the next round after another brace for Erling Haaland in their 3-2 victory over Senegal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Totally Football Show in Los Angeles after another good day for the underdogs.Jimbo has Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams for company with an exciting Day 12 in prospect.Spain hit cruise control against Saudi Arabia, with Pol Ballus watching Yamal and co in full flow in Atlanta.Cape Verde stun Uruguay by drawing 2-2 to make it two games unbeaten against two former world champions. Nick Miller knows what this means.Egypt secure their first ever World Cup win against New Zealand. And Team Totally have a day out at SoFi to watch Iran hold the Belgians!Messi, Mbappe and Haaland will step out onto the stage again on Monday with Argentina, France and Norway looking to book their place in the knockouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Mannschaft steal a last-gasp victory over Ivory Coast to top Group E on Day 10 of the World Cup. Jimbo, Tom Williams and Phil Hay are by the pool in Los Angeles, taking a dip into the best of the action. Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast thanks to a game-changing cameo from Deniz Undav off the bench. Is he this tournament’s Toto Schillaci? Curacao claim their first ever World Cup point after a record-breaking number of saves by goalkeeper Eloy Room against Ecuador. Brian Brobbey is the star of Netherlands’ emphatic 5-1 victory over Sweden as they take control of Group F. How far can Ronald Koeman’s side go? Sunday’s action will see Spain and Belgium try to secure their first wins of the tournament. Plus New Zealand and Egypt seek a first ever World Cup finals victory. Can the All Whites take the 3 points? Michael Burgess has more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The USMNT become the second team to progress while Haiti are the first team eliminated. Jimbo is with Duncan Alexander and Phil Hay poolside in LA after a pretty fine Day 9 at the World Cup. USA make it two wins out of two and are through to the last 32 following their victory over Australia. And Pochettino and his players are dreaming of going all the way. Scotland are narrowly beaten by Morocco, conceding the only goal after just 70 seconds. It’s all on the line for Steve Clarke’s side when they face Brazil on Wednesday, who knock out Haiti. Day 10 will see Germany meet Ivory Coast in a mouthwatering encounter. Plus it’s Netherlands v Sweden. How good are the vibes with the Swedes after their 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia? Frida Fagerlund has more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mexico are through to the last 32, Canada look like joining them - what will Day 9 hold in store? Jimbo’s in LA with housemates Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams ahead of a mouthwatering day of action. Canada make history with the biggest win ever at the World Cup by a non-European or South American nation, smashing nine-man Qatar 6-0. Sadly the tournament is over for Ismael Kone. But it might not be for Qatar… Switzerland batter Bosnia 4-1 while the Czech Republic are pegged back by South Africa. Friday sees the USA and Australia battling it out for qualification. Paul Tenorio has the latest from Pochettino and his players. Jordan Campbell is on the streets of Boston which have taken over by Scotland fans ahead of their crunch clash with Morocco Plus Ronaldinho deep cuts and horses in departure lounges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions roar past Croatia 4-2 in their opener in Arlington. Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell in LA after an impressive outing for England. After Croatia come from behind twice, England come flying out in the second half with Kane and Bellingham on song. Can Tuchel’s side go all the way? Elsewhere in Group L, the latest winning goal of this World Cup so far with Ghana breaking Panama hearts. It’s a famous day for DR Congo who claim their first World Cup point ever against Portugal, with Cristiano copping most of the flak. Megan Feringa fills us in on Colombia’s 3-1 win over tournament debutants Uzbekistan. Plus having now laid eyes on every team at this tournament, we pick our highlights of World Cup 2026 so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England expects ahead of their opener with old rivals Croatia. Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams to preview Day 7 of the World Cup and react to the big hitters coming to play on Day 6. A rampant second half from France sees them past Senegal. Michael Olise is in electrifying form but it’s Kylian Mbappe who breaks multiple records and has more in his sights. Erling Haaland is a World Cup goal scorer, grabbing a brace as Norway thump Iraq 4-1. But not to be outdone. Lionel Messi draws level with Miroslav Klose as all-time tournament top scorer after his very first World Cup hat-trick against Algeria. Will the holders retain for the first time since 1962? Elsewhere on Wednesday, Portugal start their tournament against DR Congo. David Novo joins us to review the Ronaldo conundrum. Join us on Reddit for the Totally Football Show’s Ask Me Anything ahead of the England game! https://www.reddit.com/r/worldcup/comments/1u7mp8k/ama_thread_the_totally_football_show_with_james/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 5 produces one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as European champions Spain draw 0-0 with tournament debutants Cape Verde.Jimbo has Tom Williams, Megan Feringa and Maher Mezahi for company in LA on a headline-making day.It continues to be a good tournament for Africa and a tricky one for Europe as Belgium end all square with Egypt.The day of draws continued as Saudi Arabia share the spoils with Bielsa's Uruguay, and Iran and New Zealand play out an entertaining 2-2 tie at SoFi. The World Cup finalists from Qatar are in action on Day 6. France with their incredible array of attacking talent take on Senegal. And holders Argentina kick off their campaign against Algeria.Plus it’s time to see what much-fancied Norway are made off as they face Iraq. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 goals on Day 4 of the World Cup as Germany and Sweden make big statements. Jimbo’s in LA with Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Megan Feringa on a day of big goals and big statements. Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 on their World Cup debut - but was it a performance that actually highlighted Die Mannschaft’s defensive frailty? Sweden didn’t win any of their qualifiers but Graham Potter’s side romped to a 5-1 victory over Tunisia. How far can the Swedes go? Netherlands and Japan play possibly the game of the tournament so far with Samura Blue battling for a 2-2. Ivory Coast end Ecuador’s 19 game unbeaten run with a last-gasp winner from Amad Diallo. We check in on Patrick Beech’s Australia and their heroics from the night before. And Monday’s action begins with Spain taking on debutants Cape Verde. Pol Ballus joins us as Marc Cucurella heads to Real Madrid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tartan Army are celebrating in Massachusetts, with John McGinn’s goal enough to secure victory over Haiti. Jimbo has Phil Hay and Tom Williams for company in LA after Day 3 of the 2026 World Cup. Also in Group C, Morocco give Brazil a big scare but it ends all square as Ancelotti has plenty of thinking to do. Could Morocco go all the way? And Qatar claim their first ever World Cup point with a stoppage time equaliser against Switzerland, with plenty of confusion over the Swiss spot-kick. Germany v Curacao kicks off Day 4 - could it be a historic mismatch? Plus are we all sleeping on the Netherlands? Dutch journalist Willem Vissers joins us ahead of their opener with Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poch’s players produce an outstanding performance against Paraguay on a fine day for the hosts.Jimbo is joined in LA by Duncan Alexander, Phil Hay and ecstatic American Megan Feringa.USA thrash the South Americans 4-1 in Los Angeles, after what many call the best half in their World Cup history.It’s a good day for Jesse Marsch’s Canada who claim their first ever World Cup point, battling back from behind to draw with Bosnia.On Saturday, it’s the turn of Scotland to see if they can go a long way to progressing from the group stage for the first time ever with a victory over HaitiAnd Natalie Gedra joins us to preview Brazil’s opener with Morocco.Plus snakes in Switzerland and England's balls get stolen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.