The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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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England are held in Boston by Carlos Queiroz's stubborn Black Stars with Tuchel's side struggling to create opportunities.

Jimbo is joined in LA by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Megan Feringa to discuss Day 13 at the World Cup.

Harry Kane spurned a huge chance to win it at the death and keep pace in the Golden Boot race, whilst Ghana will feel aggrieved that they weren't awarded at least one penalty with Prince Adu being taken down by both Konsa and Pickford.

In the other game in Group L it's the end of the road for Panama who despite a spirited performance, lost 1-0 to Croatia in Toronto.

Meanwhile in Houston, Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 and Cristiano is back with a bang. Natalie Gedra was there and drops in from Houston to speak Ronaldo and the Seleção.

And in Guadlajara Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to go top of group K ahead of their game with Portugal on Friday.
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Lionel and Kylian are going stride for stride in the race for the Golden Boot and the race to be the World Cup’s all-time top scorer.

Jimbo is with Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell in Los Angeles with Day 13 to look ahead to as well.

England look to build on their impressive victory over Croatia with another 3 points against Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana.

Can Kane step up to the plate after what Messi and Mbappe did on Monday? Despite missing a penalty, Lionel claims the all-time top scorer record all for himself against Austria. Michael Cox was there.

France go through to the last 32 with a 3-0 win over Iraq with Mbappe, Olise and Dembele all on song.

And Norway also make it to the next round after another brace for Erling Haaland in their 3-2 victory over Senegal.
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