The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo, Sasha Goryunov and Duncan Alexander gather to summarise Day 9 of the World Cup.

We had two contenders for game of the tournament on the same day!

Cameroon took the lead against Serbia but the Serbs scored three in succession to lead 3-1 only for Cameroon to drag it back to 3-3.

The result probably means both sides are out but Vincent Aboubakar did score a lovely lob.

Ghana looked like they were sailing to victory with a 2-0 lead over South Korea heading into half time. 

Then two goals in three second half minutes saw South Korea level before Mohammed Kudus scored his second, Ghana’s third, and secure what could be a massive three points in Group H.

Massive because Portugal’s win over Uruguay sees the Portuguese qualify and leaves Ghana in pole position to follow them through.

Plus we look ahead to the biggest game at the tournament tomorrow… Iran vs USA.

Bassil Mikdadi gives us the Iranian perspective on their winner takes all game.

And The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal gives us the perspective from the American side.

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Jimbo, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke gather to summarise Day 8 of the World Cup as Germany stay alive.

It’s all about the supersubs for Spain and Germany as the spoils are shared in Qatar. Is Niclas Fullkrug the long awaited answer to Hansi Flick’s striking problems?

Morocco upset underwhelming Belgium in Group F. Maher Mezahi joins us to celebrate manager Walid Regragui. 

Canada become the second team to exit the competition after defeat to Croatia. They’re creative but why were they naive? And are we underestimating the 2018 finalists?

Plus we look ahead to Monday’s action as Oliver Zesiger tells us why we should be talking more about Switzerland as they prepare to face Brazil.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Spain 1-1 Germany with Raphael Honigstein (04.30)

• PART 1b: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica (13.30)

• PART 2a: Croatia 4-1 Canada (14.00) 

• PART 2b: Belgium 0-2 Morocco with Maher Mezahi (25.00)

• PART 3a: Monday preview (35.00)

• PART 3b: Brazil v Switzerland preview, with Oliver Zesiger (38.00)

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Jimbo’s joined by Michael Cox and Dom Fifield to dissect a pivotal Day 7 of World Cup action.

Argentina stay in the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Mexico in Doha. Is this the start of something special? Or are they too reliant on Messi magic? And elsewhere in Group C, it’s a big day for Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczesny.

France are the first nation through to the last 16 with the irresistible Kylian Mbappe leading the holders to victory over Denmark. And it looks like Australia could be joining them. Samantha Lewis tells us about the fight and the fire of the Socceroos.

Plus we look at all the slow first halves and Raphael Honigstein previews what could be the curtain call for Germany as they prepare to face Spain on Sunday.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Argentina 2-0 Mexico (03.30)

• PART 2a: Poland 2-0 Saudi Arabia (11.00)

• PART 2b: France 2-1 Denmark (14.00) 

• PART 2c: Tunisia 0-1 Australia with Samantha Lewis (23.00)

• PART 3a: Sunday preview (35.00)

• PART 3b: Germany v Spain preview, with Raphael Honigstein (36.00)

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Day 6 of the World Cup and Jimbo’s joined by Tom Williams, Liam Thame, Omid Djalili and more!

England and USA battle to a goalless draw as The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio once again rues missed opportunities for the US. And why can’t Gareth Southgate find room for Phil Foden?

The early game between Wales and Iran highlights the agony of sporting defeat, the ecstasy of sporting victory and as Omid outlines, the grief surrounding what’s happening back home in Iran. But can progress to the last 16 help highlight Iran’s troubles to the world?

Elsewhere, Qatar are the earliest exiting hosts ever as Enter Valencia continues to rack up the stats for Ecuador. And we ask Sebastian Garcia about the mood in Buneos Aires as they face potential elimination against Mexico on Saturday.

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RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: England 0-0 USA with Paul Tenorio (03.00)

• PART 2: Wales 0-2 Iran with Omid Djalili (13.00)

• PART 3: Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador & Qatar 1-3 Senegal (28.00) 

• PART 4a: Neymar out for the next 2 games (36.00)

• PART 4b: Saturday preview (38.00)

• PART 4c: Argentina v Mexico preview, with Sebastian Garcia (41.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka and Adrian Clarke into the studio on Day 5 of the World Cup.

Favourites Brazil opened their campaign by seeing off Serbia 2-0 courtesy of two goals from Richarlison.

ESPN Brazil’s Natalie Gedra says aloha from Doha to give her reaction.

Uruguay and South Korea brought us yet another 0-0 in this World Cup.

Switzerland edged past Cameroon 1-0 as goalscorer Bree Embolo didn’t celebrate netting against the land of his birth.

Plus Portugal beat Ghana in a thrilling 3-2 victory. 

And we look ahead to Friday’s action as The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal gives us the American perspective on USA vs England.

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Sasha Goryunov into the studio on Day 4 of the World Cup.

The less said about Morocco versus Croatia the better but after that there were some amazing games. 

Japan pegged back 2014 world champions Germany to produce the biggest shock of the tournament… had Saudi Arabia not beaten Argentina. 

The German players showed that a protest is actually possible at this World Cup with hands over their mouths and rainbows on their laces.

Spain smacked Costa Rica for seven. Is this just a lovely day out for La Roja or the start of something more?   

Canada somehow lost to a Belgium side that have aged…

And we look ahead to Thursday’s action as Jose Delgado talks to us about the prospects for Portugal against Ghana. 

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Jimbo is joined by Jay Harris, Liam Tharme, James Horncastle, Joshua Kloke and Wael Jabir after a historic day 3 in Qatar.

Saudi Arabia shock the world by coming from behind to beat Argentina. How far can the Saudis go? How much did the lack of a plan B expose Lionel Scaloni?

We look ahead to Wednesday’s action as The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke previews the biggest game in the history of the Canadian national team as they prepare to take on the number 2 ranked team in the world Belgium. Canada don’t have a new kit but will they look the part?

France also come from behind to make light work of Australia, with Olivier Giroud equalling the all-time France scoring record. And elsewhere there’s plenty of goals saved above average from Ochoa, Denmark and Tunisia.

Plus some fretting over Kane’s ankle and Ronaldo’s employment.

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RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Ronaldo’s off and Kane’s ankle (01.30)

• PART 1b: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia with Wael Jabir & James Horncastle (04.00)

• PART 1c: Mexico 0-0 Poland (22.30) 

• PART 2a: France 4-1 Australia (27.00)

• PART 2b: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia (31.00)

• PART 3a: A look ahead to Wednesday’s action (36.00)

• PART 3b: Josh Kloke on Canada’s big day (38.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka and Tom Williams into the studio on Day 2 of the World Cup, a day that generates as much conversation off the field as on it.

England hammer Iran 6-2 with Gareth Southgate throwing caution to the wind with his high full-backs and Bellingham showing why he might be a player that shapes the next decade. 

But it’s a colossal missed opportunity as England and other European nations back down from their previous stance of wearing the One Love captain’s armband for fear of sanctions from FIFA. Adam Crafton gives us his thoughts from Qatar.

Bale’s Wales come from behind to grab a draw against the USA, with Robert Page righting a potential wrong by bringing on Kieffer Moore at half-time.

Sneaky good Netherlands sneak a win against Senegal on a very good day for the Gakpo fan club.

And we look ahead to Tuesday’s action as Niels Harild tells us about a lot of people’s dark horses - Denmark.

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RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Moment of the day (02.30)

• PART 1b: USA 1-1 Wales (04.30)

• PART 2a: England 6-2 Iran (12.00) 

• PART 2b: Senegal 0-2 Netherlands (18.00)

• PART 2c: The armband issue with Adam Crafton (22.00)

• PART 3a: A look ahead to Tuesday’s action (39.00)

• PART 3b: Danish prospects with Niels Harild (42.00)

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander and Matt Davies-Adams take in the opening day of the 2022 World Cup.

Ecuador ease to a comfortable victory over the hosts. Are Qatar among the worst teams to compete at a World Cup or were they just overawed by the occasion?

Monday sees England open their campaign against Iran as they look to score some goals for once, while pale horse the Netherlands take on Mane-less Senegal.

Tom Williams sings Wales’ prospects ahead of their fixture with the USA while Sam Stejskal tells us the American kids are alright.

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RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador with Nick Miller (02.30)

• PART 1b: Senegal v Netherlands preview (12.00)

• PART 2a: England v Iran preview (20.00) 

• PART 2b: The Welsh perspective with Tom Williams (23.00)

• PART 2c: The American perspective with Sam Stejskal (27.30)

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Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander, Liam Tharme and many more into the studio to dissect the final 4 groups of the Qatar World Cup.

Group E includes Germany and their bogey team Spain. Rapha expects Musiala to shine while Alvaro Romeo is waiting for big things from Pedri.

Group F contains the hipster clásico of Canada v Belgium, the best midfield in the tournament and the best full-back pairing in the tournament.

In Group G, Natalie Gedra tells us why it’s not all about Neymar for Brazil, while Rigobert Song struggles to get to grips with the names in his Cameroon squad.

And there’s Group H, the group of revenge. Carl Anka suggests Ghana would rather beat Uruguay than progress. Sungmo Lee has his eye on the Kim backline. And will Fernando Santos stink up the joint again?

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RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Group E - will Germany flop again? (02.30)

• PART 1b: Group E - Any hope for Japan or Costa Rica? (12.00)

• PART 1c: Group E - Spain with Alvaro Romeo (15.30) 

• PART 2a: Group F - Oh Canada (and Morocco) (23.30)

• PART 2b: Group F- Belgium and Croatia no longer golden? (27.30)

• PART 3a: Group G - Brazil with Natalie Gedra (34.00)

• PART 3b: Group G - Who progresses with Brazil? (38.00)

• PART 4a: Group H - Portugal to implode? Uruguay to punch above their weight? (46.00)

• PART 4b: Group H - Carl Anka on Ghana (55.00)

• PART 4c: Group H - Sungmo Lee on South Korea (58.00)

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