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    World Cup: Steve Clarke Goes & England Get The Job Done

    28/06/2026 | 45 mins.
    Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland manager following their World Cup exit, with Eilidh Barbour joining Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith to react to the news and assess what went wrong for Scotland.
    England are through to the last 32 after a 2-0 win over Panama. Paul Robinson joins from the stadium to break down another slightly underwhelming performance, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham again central to the result to get the job done.
    The Athletic's Adam Crafton looks ahead to England’s knockout tie with DR Congo and runs through the standout fixtures from an exciting last 32 line-up.
    Plus, Rick and Lloyd discuss the Nigerian goalkeeper who’s taken over everyone’s algorithms despite not being at the World Cup, and Lloyd shares a story from his time working in DR Congo on an old job.
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    World Cup: Tony Khan On The USA's World Cup

    27/06/2026 | 41 mins.
    What could hosting the World Cup mean for football in the United States?
    Rick Edwards is back from his backgammon adventures to join Lloyd Griffith as Fulham's owner, Tony Khan, shares his perspective on the tournament, discusses the legacy it could leave in the USA and gives an update on Fulham following Marco Silva's departure.
    Guillem Balague joins to react to one of the biggest shocks of the World Cup as Cape Verde reach the knockout stages and Uruguay crash out.
    Plus, France impress again, Ousmane Dembélé fires himself into the Golden Boot race with a hat-trick, and Rick and Lloyd relive their morning kickabout where Lloyd finally got on the scoresheet thanks to an assist from Rick.
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    World Cup: Ecuador Through & Rick's Playing Backgammon

    26/06/2026 | 32 mins.
    Ecuador are through to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in 20 years after a 2-1 win over Germany.
    With Rick Edwards away at a backgammon competition, Betty Glover steps into to co-host alongside Lloyd Griffith to wrap up another dramatic day at the World Cup where calculators are out as Scotland's knockout hopes go down to the wire.
    Mario Melchiot joins to reflect on Ecuador's historic victory, explain what makes the Azteca Stadium such a special place to play and looks ahead to the Netherlands' tasty last-32 tie with Morocco.
    Plus, Betty shares her first impressions of World Cup life in Los Angeles.
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    NYC Mayor Mamdani on hosting the World Cup, USMNT & Andy Burnham

    25/06/2026 | 17 mins.
    Mark Chapman is joined by the Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani. They discuss the USA team's start to the World Cup, the experience for fans and the potential challenges of President Trump attending the World Cup final. They also speak about the impact New York Knicks' Championship win has had on the City.
    He shares his thoughts on the newly elected Makerfield MP Andy Burnham and whether the skills of being a city mayor are transferrable into leading the country. And who knew the Mayor of New York City would have such a love for English cricket... and chess?
    0’30 - His thoughts on how the USA national side have started the World Cup
    1’50 - How the Knicks Championship win has changed New York City & how he priorities sport as a politician
    6’48 - The honesty in the Knicks speech he gave
    8’54 - Is he happy with how the World Cup is going from a fans perspective?
    10’06 - His thoughts on transport prices
    11’10 - Will New York benefit from having a World Cup?
    12’54 - The potential challenges of President Trump attending the World Cup final
    13’30 - Well wishes for Andy Burnham & whether the skills of being a city mayor can be transferred nationally
    14’43 - His love for chess & English cricket
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    World Cup: The Commentators' View Special

    25/06/2026 | 51 mins.
    John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball get together to chat for the first time at the FIFA World Cup. They reflect on their experiences covering matches at the tournament so far, from John's sausage bun in Boston to Ian going viral for his review of MetLife Stadium. Ali also discusses commentating on Lionel Messi’s record-breaking goal, which saw him become the highest goalscorer in World Cup history. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome throughout the tournament on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk
    1’52 - marks out of ten for the World Cup so far
    2’20 - Ian being in New Jersey for the Knicks winning the Championship
    4’04 - John’s experience at the Azteca
    9’00 - Difficulty picking out the players in the big stadiums
    10’03 - When Denno missed a substitution in the Atlanta stadium & going viral in America
    13’00 - the atmosphere in the stadiums
    15’24 - John’s sausage bun in Boston
    19’20 - Commentating in stormy conditions
    23’07 - Thoughts on England so far at the World Cup
    26’38 - Who will start against Panama?
    29’40 - Ian’s hack on getting to the Metlife stadium & Americanisms
    34’25 - The best teams they’ve seen so far & keeping up to date
    37’24 - Ali commentating on Messi’s record breaking World Cup goal
    40’57 - Listeners correspondence
    45’30 - Unintended pub names
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About Football Daily
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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