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Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith have been to their first World Cup match.
The pair were in Los Angeles to watch the USA's opening game, a chaotic 4-1 win over Paraguay that featured goals, drama and one of the most bizarre and confusing cases of a yellow card you'll ever see.
Joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden, Rick and Lloyd compare notes on their first World Cup matchday experience in the States. From the chants and atmosphere to the food, drinks, sights and smells around the stadium, what is it really like to watch football at a World Cup in America?
Plus, content creators Woody and Kleiny drop by to tell us about their remarkable journey following England across the tournament. Travelling thousands of miles together by bus, whilst live streaming 24/7, to raise awareness for prostate cancer, they explain why they're taking on the challenge and how they're going to manage living in such close quarters.

Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are finally in LA.
Broadcasting from their Santa Monica base, they discuss their first few days living together, settling into life in California and discovering that, despite the World Cup being underway, there isn't quite the tournament buzz they expected.
So how are American sports fans reacting? Is football fever about to arrive?
Plus, John Murray joins from the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City after the hosts' opening match in one of the World Cup's most iconic settings.
Timecodes:
00:00 - Welcome to the World Cup & Los Angeles
04:43 - Lack of World Cup Enthusiasm in Los Angeles
10:27 - John Murray Gets Leaked On in Azteca Stadium
15:26 - Sombreros in the Stadium
19:08 - John Murray on the vibe in Mexico City
23:34 - Look Forward to US Opening Game

Mark Chapman is joined by former Scotland captain Rachel Corsie, former England captain Steph Houghton and Chris Sutton out in Mexico City to preview the start of the 2026 World Cup.
Correspondent John Murray joins the show to discuss FIFA president Gianni Infantino's press conference addressing some of the off-field issues affecting the buildup to the tournament.
Scotland assistant coach Steven Naismith talks about how their squad has settled in the USA and former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith explains how he deals with the conditions now he's in charge at Charlotte FC in the MLS.
Cesar Azpilicueta gives his opinion on Spain's hopes of backing up their Euro 2024 victory - and talks about working with Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea.
And of course the panel get their crystal ball out - including Chris' much anticipated Austria v Jordan prediction!
You can hear coverage of every game during the World Cup on 5 Live and BBC Sounds.
Join Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith on Football Daily every morning from the USA, getting you closer to the biggest talking points at the World Cup 2026 — plus there’s extra insight, big-name guests and interviews from inside the England and Scotland camps. Just search ‘Football’ on BBC Sounds.
TIMECODES -
01:07 - John Murray breaks down FIFA president Gianni Infantino's press conference
15:34 - The panel talk Scotland
22:26 - Scotland assistant coach Steven Naismith
28:27 - Charlotte FC manager Dean Smith
42:41 - Cesar Azpilicueta on Spain's chances and Thomas Tuchel
56:20 - Prediction time

Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and Adam Crafton as they discuss the changes to the rules at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the BBC’s Football Issues Correspondent, Dale Johnson.
They delve into how players will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured and how VAR is being implemented at the tournament.
Timecodes:
0’20 - Why are changes made so close to the start of World Cup?
1’40 - Substitutes and 60 seconds off the field for an injury
3’58 - FIFA banning goalkeeper tactical timeout and hydration breaks
6’16 - 8 second countdown for a goal kick
8’20 - Are FIFA doing it because they’re worried games will overrun?
9’10 - VAR changes and corners
13’50 - Players being treated whilst play continues

Mark Chapman is joined by the Guardian's Jonathan Wilson to look back and reminisce on the magic of Mexico '86. The pair reflect on everything from the size of the goals, to Denmark's iconic kit and how Alex Ferguson led a Scotland side marred by tragedy. Scotland striker Graeme Sharp speaks both about the death of their manager Jock Stein, and how Scotland were drawn into the tournament's first 'Group of Death'. Jono Vernon-Powell, an England fan who witnessed Maradona's iconic 'Hand of God' in person, joins the pod to discuss that unforgettable match. Mark speaks to commentator Barry Davies about his commentary of Maradona's iconic 'Goal of the Century' too. And finally, Argentinian football writer Marcela Mora y Araujo joins the pod to discuss the Argentinian perspective of Maradona and their tournament win.
Timecodes:
01:35 Mark & Jonathan reflect on goal sizes & shouting "Josimar!" on the school playground
08:14 Scotland's Group of Death & the loss of Jock Stein
22:02 Jono Vernon-Powell speaks about following England in Mexico
30:04 Barry Davies on Maradona & his iconic goals
39:30 Marcela Mora y Araujo on the Argentinian perspective of Mexico '86