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    Olivier Giroud on Mbappe & winning the World Cup

    2026/06/16 | 30 mins.
    France's all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud speaks to Mark Chapman about winning the World Cup in 2018, Didier Deschamps and what Kylian Mbappe is like as a person amongst the French squad.
    On winning the World Cup, he talks about playing a selfless role in the team and not getting on the scoresheet at the tournament.
    He also reflects on his time at Arsenal and the amount of respect he has for Arsene Wenger, and how he knew Mikel Arteta would go onto become a manager.
    0’15 - Is it strange watching the World Cup and not being there?
    1’17 - Could he still play international football if he wanted to?
    3’00 - How he told his friends he would win the World Cup one day
    4’50 - What it was like meeting his heroes from France ’98 and respect for Didier Deschamps
    7’30 - How he looks back on 2018 World Cup win and comeback against Argentina
    9’50 - His ‘selfless’ role at 2018 World Cup and not scoring
    15’15 - Relationship with Mbappe and that famous picture from 2022 against Poland
    16’01 - What Mbappe is like as a person & France’s front line at the World Cup
    17’40 - Arsene Wenger and Arsenal not winning the title his only career regret
    20’39 - Mikel Arteta was a leader and was the link between Wenger and players
    22’17 - How honest Arsene Wenger was in his move from Arsenal to Chelsea
    25’50 - Does he marvel at current strikers and the amount of goals they score?
    26’20 - Will Deschamps get the send off he deserves?
    28’26 - Zidane to take over?
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    World Cup: Cape Verde Stun Spain

    2026/06/16 | 33 mins.
    Cape Verde produce the shock of the World Cup so far after holding Spain to a goalless draw.
    Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react to a remarkable result and ask what went wrong for one of the tournament favourites. Guillem Balague joins the pod to assess Spain's performance, what needs to change and whether Cape Verde can build on a historic point.
    Guillem also discusses Egypt's Abdelkarim following his recent move to Barcelona and explains why he's one of the most exciting young talents at the tournament.
    BBC North America correspondent Shaimaa Khalil joins after attending Iran's World Cup match in Los Angeles. She reflects on the atmosphere around a highly anticipated fixture and what it was like to be there.
    Plus, Rick and Lloyd take on Santa Monica's bike paths on a tandem bike, but one of LA's rental bikes has some unexpected feedback for Lloyd.
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    World Cup: Jordan Pickford Joins Rick & Lloyd

    2026/06/15 | 41 mins.
    Jordan Pickford joins Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith from England camp ahead of their opening game.
    Lloyd is reunited with his self-proclaimed mate, while New Zealand goalkeeper Max Crocombe, also joins from his team's training camp to discuss life at the tournament and preparing for their highly anticipated opening game against Iran.
    Back in Santa Monica, former Netherlands defender Mario Melchiot joins Rick and Lloyd in Ye Olde King's Head. They reflect on the Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan, discuss Germany's 7-1 win over Curaçao and Mario offers some local knowledge as the pair continue to find their feet in Los Angeles.
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    World Cup: Scotland's Wait Is Over

    2026/06/14 | 31 mins.
    Scotland's first World Cup match in 28 years ends with a win.
    Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react to a huge 1-0 victory over Haiti alongside former Scotland international Charlie Adam, who talks about what the result means and whether Steve Clarke's side can build on a dream start to the tournament.
    They also look back on Brazil's opening match against Morocco and ask whether Brazil still carry the same aura they once did. Who are the stars carrying this team and where do they sit among the tournament favourites?
    And Qatar pick up their first ever World Cup point, Switzerland benefit from a major offside controversy after the semi-automated system failed, and Rick and Lloyd report back from a trip to the legendary Gold's Gym in Los Angeles.
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    World Cup: Rick & Lloyd's First Matchday

    2026/06/13 | 34 mins.
    Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith have been to their first World Cup match.
    The pair were in Los Angeles to watch the USA's opening game, a chaotic 4-1 win over Paraguay that featured goals, drama and one of the most bizarre and confusing cases of a yellow card you'll ever see.
    Joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden, Rick and Lloyd compare notes on their first World Cup matchday experience in the States. From the chants and atmosphere to the food, drinks, sights and smells around the stadium, what is it really like to watch football at a World Cup in America?
    Plus, content creators Woody and Kleiny drop by to tell us about their remarkable journey following England across the tournament. Travelling thousands of miles together by bus, whilst live streaming 24/7, to raise awareness for prostate cancer, they explain why they're taking on the challenge and how they're going to manage living in such close quarters.
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Your daily World Cup 2026 podcast. Get the latest World Cup news, expert analysis, match previews and reviews, team news, reaction and interviews from across the tournament. From the biggest matches and talking points to in-depth discussion of the world's best players and teams, we'll bring you everything you need to follow the FIFA World Cup 2026. Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.
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