The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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