The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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/
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Haiti

And Natalie Gedra joins us to preview Brazil’s opener with Morocco.

Plus snakes in Switzerland and England's balls get stolen.
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