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    Argentina make historic comeback as the quarter-finals are set

    08/07/2026 | 46 mins.
    The final day of the Last 16 brought yet more drama at the World Cup.

    Jimbo, Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas are in LA taking in a 27th consecutive day of football.

    Holders Argentina were on the verge of elimination by Egypt. 2-0 down with 10 minutes to play before Messi and co turned things around in normal time and completed possibly the game of the tournament.

    Colombia v Switzerland wasn’t quite as good but it’s the Swiss who reach their first quarter-final since 1954 after winning via penalty shootout.

    The last 8 kicks off on Thursday with France taking on Morocco. It’s a rematch of their semi-final in Qatar. Can the Atlas Lions exact revenge? Maher Mezahi has more.

    And we take a look at the quarter-finals as a whole. Are we about to see a first-time winner?
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    USA turned over by Belgium, as Spain end Ronaldo’s World Cup career

    07/07/2026 | 36 mins.
    Day 26 saw European dominance in the last 16 continue at the World Cup.

    Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas in Los Angeles with three of the four quarter-finals now set in stone.

    After all the controversy, the USA’s World Cup adventure ends at the hands of a resurgent Belgium.

    They will take on Spain, who beat Portugal thanks to a last-gasp Mikel Merino goal. And so ends Roberto Martinez’s tenure as Portugal manager and Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career. How will we remember him?

    24 hours on, Natalie Gedra is still trying to digest Brazil’s exit at the hands of Norway and what Carlo Ancelotti can do to bring the good times back.

    Plus we look ahead to the final last 16 ties with holders Argentina facing Egypt, and Colombia taking on Switzerland. Are we all underestimating the Swiss? David Lemos has more.
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    England win thriller in Mexico + FIFA’s Balogun controversy

    06/07/2026 | 45 mins.
    It was epic at the Azteca - possibly the game of the tournament.

    Jimbo, Tom Williams, Felipe Cardenas and Daniel Storey take in an incredible Day 25 at the World Cup from poolside in LA.

    In a match that had everything, 10-man England become the first nation ever to beat Mexico in Mexico at the World Cup. Was it a defining night for Thomas Tuchel’s team?

    Up next for the Three Lions in the quarter-finals - it’s Norway! They overcame Brazil thanks to a stunning late Erling Haaland double. Can he be stopped? And what’s happened to Brazil?

    The day began with the stunning news that Folarin Balogun had been cleared to play for the USA against Belgium despite his red card against Bosnia, after President Trump asks for the ban to be reviewed. Does this intervention tarnish the tournament?

    Plus the return of Martin Sleipnes…and the skunk!
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    France through to the quarter-finals - can England overcome Mexico and join them?

    05/07/2026 | 44 mins.
    France overcame a feisty and physical Paraguay rearguard to secure a place in the quarterfinals against Morocco courtesy of a Kylian Mbappe penalty.

    Jimbo is joined at the Totally Ranch by Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas to ring in the Fourth of July in style - and to discuss the first day of round of 16 action at this World Cup.

    Jack Pitt-Brooke dials in from Mexico City to look ahead to a huge game at the Estadio Azteca tomorrow. Will he be running around the Azteca to test out the altitude?! Who will start at right-back?

    Morocco withstood a spirited first 20 minutes by Canada and turned the screw in the second half, winning 3-0 without their star man Ismael Saibari - who came off injured in the first half.

    Plus, the return of the Haaland vs Gabriel battle as Natalie Gedra stops by to preview Brazil vs Norway in New Jersey.
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    Argentina edge Cape Verde classic after Mexico-England chaos

    04/07/2026 | 45 mins.
    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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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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