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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
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    Germany lose on penalties! Plus Brazil’s brilliant comeback

    2026/06/30 | 47 mins.
    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.
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    Germany battling bad vibes while Canada make more history

    2026/06/29 | 43 mins.
    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!
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    England set up DR Congo clash as Clarke leaves Scotland

    2026/06/28 | 44 mins.
    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.
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    England poised for Panama as France thrill + Cape Verde qualify!

    2026/06/27 | 55 mins.
    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.
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    Norway-France face-off on Friday after Ecuador’s escape against Germany

    2026/06/26 | 41 mins.
    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.
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About The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
James Richardson and Team Totally bring their blend of charming analysis and unique insights to Los Angeles this summer, where there'll be releasing episodes after every single World Cup matchday. It's all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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