The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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.

The 2026 World Cup is officially underway - will it be a clean sweep for the hosts on Friday? Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams to the show in Los Angeles. Mexico see off South Africa in the opening match of the tournament in a game that sees more red cards than goals. How much pressure is on the USMNT as they make their bow against Paraguay? Megan Feringa has more. Can Canada get their first ever World Cup point against Bosnia? The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke is hoping they can conquer the Drake curse. Plus Phil Hay has his eye on South Korea's win over Czechia and a skunk visits the studio! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bumper 48-team tournament to crown the champions of world football has finally arrived as the Totally Football Show relocates to Los Angeles for the full extravaganza.Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams poolside to preview Day One of the action.Co-hosts Mexico kick the tournament off on Thursday against South Africa. Jack Lang is in Mexico City to gauge the excitement.England are victorious in their final warm-up match against Costa Rica, a 3-0 win for Thomas Tuchel's side a week before their first group game against Croatia. Will set-piece mania run wild again?Plus Infantino, Iran and the best World Cup openers ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the 2026 Inter Totally Cup final, and quizmaster Jimbo has his tuxedo and shiny shoes on.This year's final pits three-time-winner and hot favourite, Michael Cox, up against wildcard and tournament debutant, representing Northern Ireland, Colin Millar.2 rounds and 10 questions will decide the winner of football's most prestigious prize; the first 5 questions are all about the 2025-26 season and the final round is general knowledge.Can Coxy do it again or will Colin provide the ultimate upset?Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard, questions by Nick Miller.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Introduction to the finalists and their route to the final (0.45)• PART 2: The Inter Totally final part 1 (questions 1-5) (4.20)• PART 3: The Inter Totally final part 2 (questions 6-10)(13.35) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Cup excitement has reached fever pitch with the Totally Team, who this time round sit down to discuss the hosts and those all-important dark horses.Jimbo is alongside JJ Bull, Colin Millar and Felipe Cardenas for our second preview show ahead of the tournament.Only two host nations have ever failed to make it out of the group stages, so how far will the triumvirate of Mexico, USA and Canada go this year? Team USA are hoping to reach a Quarter Final for the first time in 22 years; Mexico haven’t gone that far since 1986. Meanwhile Canada are still looking for their first ever win at the Finals.Morocco were the shock story of 2022, becoming the first African side to reach the semi-finals. Maher Mezahi drops in to tell us if there’s likely to be a repeat of that feat this time round.Japan also caused a stir four years ago, beating Spain and Germany in Qatar. Dan Orlowitz joins us to discuss whether they can upset more odds this year.And what about the hipster choices? Will Erling Haaland and Norway continue to score freely after notching up more goals than anyone else in European qualifying? Or will the hotter climate mean a South American country has a better chance of going deep? Ecuador don’t concede goals; Colombia score lots.And of course there’s the other home nation to look out for: Scotland playing in their first World Cup for 28 years. Might the Tartan Army make it out of a tournament group stage for the first time ever?Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: It’s nearly here… (03:00)• PART 2: The hosts – USA, Canada & Mexico (8:00)• PART 3: Scotland (22:00)• PART 4: Who’s going furthest from Africa with Maher Mezahi (34:00)• PART 5a: Dark Horses – Ecuador, Colombia & Norway (48:00)• PART 5b: Japan with Dan Orlowitz (58:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Cup is almost upon us so before we fly off to America it’s time for the Totally Show to discuss who might be winning the Final in mid-July.Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Liam Twomey in the studio to talk about who the favourites might be.Argentina are looking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend their title. Brazil themselves come into the tournament off the back of their worst qualification run ever.Pol Ballus joins us to give the lowdown on why European Champions Spain can become World Champions for a second time, but do France have the best squad again? We hear from Tom Williams on the chances for Didier Deschamps’ men, as well as discussing how Julian Nagelsmann and Germany may get on.FIFA have overlooked a suspension so that Ronaldo can play for Portugal, but will he actually play? And how far can his country go?And what about the small matter of England… can Thomas Tuchel’s side end what’s now 60 years of hurt this summer?Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Who are the World Cup favourites? (03:00)• PART 2: England (5:30)• PART 3: Spain with Pol Ballus (20:00) • PART 4a: Brazil (27:00)• PART 4b: Argentina (38:00)• PART 5: France with Tom Williams (46:00)• PART 6a: Rule changes? (53:00)• PART 6b: Portugal (56:00)• PART 6c: Germany (1:04:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paris Saint-Germain retain the Champions League via a shootout after drawing with Arsenal in Budapest.Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke for company as the club campaign draws to a close.It's heartbreak for the Gunners as the wait for a first Champions League trophy goes on. PSG on the other hand join Real Madrid as the only teams to keep hold of the European Cup in the Champions League era.Huge news elsewhere as Liverpool decide to part company with Arne Slot, with Andoni Iraola seemingly set to take over at Anfield.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: PSG beat Arsenal in the Champions League final on pens (01:00)• PART 2: Liverpool sack Slot - Iraola in? (31:00)• PART 3: Farewell club season (37:30)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quizmaster Jimbo is back in the hotseat as he hosts the semi-finals of the 2026 Inter Totally Cup.Semi final no.1 sees one of the tournament's hot favourites, Michael Cox up against the serial finalist, Tom Williams.And the second semi-final pits tournament debutant Colin Millar against the holder, Producer Charlie.Will it be 4 English representatives taking home the big European trophies this month? Or can the plucky Welsh and Northern Irish outsiders make it to the 2026 final?Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard, questions by Nick Miller.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The Inter Totally SF draw (0.45)• PART 2: Michael Cox Vs Tom Williams (2.15)• PART 3: Collin Millar Vs Producer Charlie (13.50) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano to win the UEFA Conference League in Leipzig. It’s a third trophy in 12 months for the Eagles, who’d previously never won any major competition. Special guest Reuben Pinder dials in from Germany to join Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Colin Millar. Palace will be in the Europa League next season, the competition they were kicked out of last summer. Outgoing boss Oliver Glasner says the ultimate parting gift is getting to watch the club in the competition they deserved to be in this season. Does he deserve a statue outside Selhurst Park? The Champions League Final is up next with Arsenal playing PSG in Budapest. Can the Gunners win the competition for the first time ever and make it a clean sweep for English sides in European cups? Or will the Parisians become only the second team in the Champions League era to retain their title? All this plus Anthony Gordon is off to Barcelona and Nuno Espirito Santo is staying at West Ham. Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.  RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Palace celebrations (03:00)• PART 2: Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano with Reuben Pinder (06:30)• PART 3a: Gordon to Barcelona (21:00) • PART 3b: Nuno staying at West Ham (26:00)• PART 4: Who’s going to win the Champions League Final? (31:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the final Euro show of the season and Jimbo is joined by the usual gang of Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Tom Williams and a flying visit from Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss how it’s all panned out on the Continent. In Italy, AC Milan let Champions League football slip on the final day, letting go of a 1-0 lead against Cagliari to lose 2-1 and allow Roma and Como to finish in the top four. It’s the first time Como have ever qualified for Europe! But there are grim scenes at the Turin derby, where kick off between Juventus and Torino is delayed for an hour due to clashes between fans. Spain have named their World Cup squad without any Real Madrid players for the first time ever. Are they one of the favourites for the whole tournament? The domestic season finishes with Girona and Mallorca being relegated alongside Real Oviedo, but there’s still more to come for Rayo Vallecano who face Crystal Palace in the Conference League Final on Wednesday. Lens have won the Coupe de France for the first time in their history, beating Nice 3-1 in the Final. The team also look ahead to Ligue 1 winners PSG’s Champions League Final against Arsenal. Harry Kane is yet again the man for Bayern Munich as he scores a hattrick in the DFB Pokal Final against Stuttgart to secure a domestic double for the Bavarians.  Plus – second division side Torreense shock Sporting CP to win the Taca de Portugal. Produced by Lucy Oliva & Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (3:00)• PART 2: Serie A review – Joy for Como and Roma, but what’s going on at Milan? (15:00)• PART 3: La Liga review – No Real Madrid players for Spain and final day heartbreak for Mallorca & Girona (34:00)• PART 4a: Harry Kane wins the Pokal (49:00)• PART 4b: Torreense shock Sporting (52:00)• PART 4c: Lens win Coupe de France (55:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s salvation for Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi as they beat Everton. But Nuno’s West Ham are relegated despite victory over Leeds.Jimbo has Daniel Storey and Tom Williams for company after the conclusion of the 25/26 Premier League season.Elsewhere, Sunderland are the big winners on Matchday 38, claiming a spot in the Europa League alongside Bournemouth. Victory for the Black Cats means no European football for Xabi Alonso at Chelsea next season.Brighton will play in the Conference League, despite a 3-0 defeat to Man United in which Bruno Fernandes claims the all-time Premier League assists record.Champions Arsenal are winners at Palace while Pep Guardiola’s final game as Man City manager ends in defeat to Europa League winners Aston Villa.Plus Hull City will be in the top-flight next season after their play-off final victory over Middlesbrough.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Final day thoughts - how would you rate this season? (02:00)• PART 2a: Tottenham 1-0 Everton (08:30)• PART 2b: West Ham relegated with Roshane Thomas (15:30) • PART 3a: Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea with Chris Weatherspoon (25:00)• PART 3b: Forest 1-1 Bournemouth (33:00)• PART 3c: Brighton 0-3 Man United (36:00) • PART 3d: Liverpool 1-1 Brentford (38:00) • PART 3e: Man City 1-2 Aston Villa and the rest of the action (41:00) • PART 4a: Hull promoted to the Premier League with Baz Cooper (48:00) • PART 4b: The England World Cup squad (53:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa make light work of Freiburg to claim their first trophy in 30 years and Unai Emery’s 5th Europa League. Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Jay Harris and Jacob Tanswell take in another marquee achievement from Villa under Emery and ponder the power the Premier League now has. Last year’s winners Spurs are 90 minutes from salvation or relegation. They need to avoid defeat to Everton and hope that West Ham don’t beat Leeds. Which 60,000 seater stadium will be in the Championship next season? There’s a heck of a race for Europe which could see Bournemouth or Brighton qualify for the Champions League. The Championship play-off final takes place at Wembley on Saturday between Hull City and Southampton substitute Middlesbrough. Elsewhere, will Slot select Salah? And what lengths will Bruno Fernandes go to for the Premier League assist record?Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal celebrations (01:00)• PART 2: Aston Villa 3-0 Freiburg with Jacob Tanswell (03:00)• PART 3: Who will go down? Spurs or West Ham? (21:00) • PART 4a: Who’s qualifying for Europe? (31:00)• PART 4b: Championship play-off final preview (42:00)• PART 4c: Quiz question answer (45:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gunners finally get over the line and win their first title in 22 years, while Spurs are still in the relegation battle.Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke have a LOT to discuss.Man City’s draw at Bournemouth sees Mikel Arteta’s side confirmed as champions, after three consecutive years as runners up. How did they do it and can they do it again?It looks to be all change at City with the news that Pep Guardiola is set to leave the club in the summer. After a decade of dominance, what next for City, potentially under Enzo Maresca?The relegation battle will go down to the last day after Spurs are beaten at Stamford Bridge to set up a nail-biting final Sunday as West Ham look to survive.And on a remarkably newsworthy day, Southampton are thrown out of the Championship play-off final and deducted points after Spygate to be replaced by Middlesbrough on Saturday.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal win the Premier League (01:00)• PART 2a: Bournemouth qualify for Europe (23:00)• PART 2b: Pep Guardiola leaving Man City (26:00) • PART 3: Chelsea 2-1 Spurs (38:00)• PART 4a: Southampton thrown out of the play-offs (46:00)• PART 4b: Neymar makes the Brazil squad (50:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the penultimate time this season, Jimbo’s got his European football friends Pol Ballús, James Horncastle and Tom Williams alongside him as the season reaches its conclusion.In Italy, Juve look to have fumbled a top-four finish after their 2-0 defeat by Fiorentina. It leaves Roma in pole position and Como still in with a chance of Champions League football. Plus - could Jamie Vardy still save Cremonese from the drop? Over in Spain, the battle down the bottom continues to take twists and turns, with Elche and Girona set to battle it out in what could be the relegation decider on the final day of the season. Elsewhere, Barca complete a perfect 19 home wins from 19 - but there are injury woes which could dent La Roja’s chances at the World Cup this summer. The Ligue 1 season concluded in its own chaotic fashion, with champions PSG beaten by neighbours Paris FC, Habib Beye having the last laugh with Marseille against former side Rennes - and a nine-goal thriller between Strasbourg and Monaco! For news of a Bundesliga variety, Seb Stafford-Bloor sends his dispatches on a dramatic final day in Germany in the hunt for a top four finish and survival. Plus - what should Aston Villa expect against Europa League final opponents Freiburg on Wednesday night? Produced by Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)• PART 2: Serie A review - Mancini double derby delight & Conte’s goodbye? (11.30)• PART 3: La Liga review - Barca perfect - and will Elche or Girona escape the drop? (22.20)• PART 4: Benfica unbeaten... but not champions! And Ronald Koeman Jr's heroics (30.25)• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Nasty scenes at Nice while Lens shine ahead of final (36.15)• PART 6: Bundesliga review - Wolfsburg’s second chance & Hoffenheim fall short (46.45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Colin Millar for company on a very newsworthy penultimate Premier League weekend.It’s Man City who claim the FA Cup and the domestic cup double but runners up Chelsea waste no time in appointing Xabi Alonso as their manager for next season. A coup for BlueCo? Liam Twomey joins us to discuss.How are Liverpool fans feeling about that news? After seeing their team taken to the cleaners by Villa on Friday, Champions League football isn’t guaranteed and the departing Mo Salah has his say about where the team’s gone wrong.West Ham slip deeper into the relegation mire with a 3-1 defeat against Newcastle. They must win their last game and hope Spurs lose their final two matches in order to stay up.Bruno Fernandes equals the all-time Premier League assist record in Man United’s victory over Forest. And it’s a great afternoon for Bournemouth in the race for European football and the Cherries didn’t even play.Plus Hearts miss out on a first title in 61 years after a dramatic finale at Celtic Park.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Newcastle 3-1 West Ham (02:00)• PART 2a: Man City win the FA Cup (15:00)• PART 2b: Chelsea appoint Alonso with Liam Twomey (23:00) • PART 3a: Man United 3-2 Nottingham Forest (37:00)• PART 3b: Leeds 1-0 Brighton (45:00)• PART 3c: Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace (46:00)• PART 3d: Everton 1-3 Sunderland (47:00)• PART 3e: Wolves 1-1 Fulham (51:00)• PART 4a: Celtic pip Hearts to the title (56:00)• PART 4b: Villa smash Liverpool as Salah lets loose (67:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is in the quizmaster seat as he hosts 4 quarter-finals of football's most prestigious trivia competition, the Inter Totally Cup.Quarter-final no.1 sees two former champions Michael Cox and Daniel Storey going head to head. Then it's quiz setter turned quiz competitor Duncan Alexander up against the holder, Producer Charlie.The third quarter-final features two previous finalists Tom Williams and Charlie Eccleshare, before Inter Totally debutant Colin Millar takes on Benji Lanyado for the final slot in the semis.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The Inter Totally QF draw (0.40)• PART 2a: Michael Cox Vs Daniel Storey (3.30)• PART 2b: Duncan Alexander Vs Producer Charlie (13.50)• PART 3: Charlie Eccleshare Vs Tom Williams (20.30)• PART 4: Collin Millar Vs Benji Lanyado (31.45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo sits down in the studio with Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Natalie Gedra with a flying visit from Phil Hay as the FA Cup Final approaches and the title races in England and Scotland go right down to the wire.There’s no blinking from Manchester City who beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to reduce the gap with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League to two points again. The Gunners host already-relegated Burnley on Monday.City have to deal with the small matter of the FA Cup Final against Chelsea before then. Is an improbable domestic treble still on for Pep Guardiola’s men? Or can interim Blues boss Calum McFarlane put a spanner in the works?VAR has certainly put a spanner in the celebration plans for Hearts in Scotland. Celtic awarded a 99th minute penalty to win 3-2 at Motherwell and take the Scottish Premiership title race to a final day showdown between the top two. Can West Ham use last week’s disappointment to get a positive result against Newcastle in their fight for Premier League survival? And Hull will play Southampton in the Championship Playoff Final, or will they? The team chat all things Spygate plus look ahead to all the rest of the weekend’s action.Produced by Charlie Jones & Xavi BirdRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Double screening (03:00)• PART 2: FA Cup Final - Chelsea v Man City (7:00)• PART 3a: Premier League title race (22:00)• PART 3b: Premier League relegation battle (35:00)• PART 4: Scottish Premiership title race with Phil Hay (42:00)• PART 5a: Championship Playoff Spygate (52:00)• PART 5b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (1:00:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is missing Seb Stafford-Bloor, but the usual gang of James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Pol Ballus still have more than enough to talk about as the football season nears its end on the Continent. Barcelona become the first ever team to win La Liga in El Clasico. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres score the goals as the Catalonians beat Real Madrid 2-0 to confirm the title, and compound misery on what’s been a disastrous week for Los Blancos. Might Jose Mourinho be the answer to their problems?Desiré Doué was the answer for Champions League finalists PSG as they scored late to beat Brest 1-0 and re-establish a six point gap between themselves and second-placed Lens at the top of Ligue 1. Wouldn’t you know it, they play Lens next - a draw would secure the title for the Parisians.In Germany, it’s a wild fight for survival with three teams at the bottom on the same points. And in Italy, the race for Champions League hots up as Roma leave it VERY late and Milan stumble again. And there’s the Coppa Italia Final between Lazio and Inter coming up. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird. Part 1: Moments of the week (3:00)Part 2: Barca win La Liga + Mourinho back to Real? (8:00)Part 3: Serie A race for top four hots up (28:00)Part 4a: THREE English teams in European finals (40:00) Part 4b: PSG a point away from Ligue 1 title (42:00) Part 4c: Bundesliga fight for survival (49:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.