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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.
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- Today45 min
Spain held by Cape Verde as France + Argentina arrive at the party
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Yesterday44 min
Germany + Sweden enter the chat. But is it all too serene for Spain?
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 days ago36 min
Scotland win at the World Cup…here come Germany + Netherlands
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 days ago38 min
USA light up the World Cup - can Brazil or Scotland follow suit?
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 HaitiAnd Natalie Gedra joins us to preview Brazil’s opener with Morocco.Plus snakes in Switzerland and England's balls get stolen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 4 days ago38 min
Mexico off to a winning start - can USA and Canada handle the pressure?
The 2026 World Cup is officially underway - will it be a clean sweep for the hosts on Friday? Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams to the show in Los Angeles. Mexico see off South Africa in the opening match of the tournament in a game that sees more red cards than goals. How much pressure is on the USMNT as they make their bow against Paraguay? Megan Feringa has more. Can Canada get their first ever World Cup point against Bosnia? The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke is hoping they can conquer the Drake curse. Plus Phil Hay has his eye on South Korea's win over Czechia and a skunk visits the studio! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago31 min
The World Cup is finally here!
The bumper 48-team tournament to crown the champions of world football has finally arrived as the Totally Football Show relocates to Los Angeles for the full extravaganza.Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams poolside to preview Day One of the action.Co-hosts Mexico kick the tournament off on Thursday against South Africa. Jack Lang is in Mexico City to gauge the excitement.England are victorious in their final warm-up match against Costa Rica, a 3-0 win for Thomas Tuchel's side a week before their first group game against Croatia. Will set-piece mania run wild again?Plus Infantino, Iran and the best World Cup openers ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago32 min
Inter Totally Cup final 2026!
It's the 2026 Inter Totally Cup final, and quizmaster Jimbo has his tuxedo and shiny shoes on.This year's final pits three-time-winner and hot favourite, Michael Cox, up against wildcard and tournament debutant, representing Northern Ireland, Colin Millar.2 rounds and 10 questions will decide the winner of football's most prestigious prize; the first 5 questions are all about the 2025-26 season and the final round is general knowledge.Can Coxy do it again or will Colin provide the ultimate upset?Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard, questions by Nick Miller.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Introduction to the finalists and their route to the final (0.45)• PART 2: The Inter Totally final part 1 (questions 1-5) (4.20)• PART 3: The Inter Totally final part 2 (questions 6-10)(13.35) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
World Cup preview: The hosts and the dark horses… like Scotland!
World Cup excitement has reached fever pitch with the Totally Team, who this time round sit down to discuss the hosts and those all-important dark horses.Jimbo is alongside JJ Bull, Colin Millar and Felipe Cardenas for our second preview show ahead of the tournament.Only two host nations have ever failed to make it out of the group stages, so how far will the triumvirate of Mexico, USA and Canada go this year? Team USA are hoping to reach a Quarter Final for the first time in 22 years; Mexico haven’t gone that far since 1986. Meanwhile Canada are still looking for their first ever win at the Finals.Morocco were the shock story of 2022, becoming the first African side to reach the semi-finals. Maher Mezahi drops in to tell us if there’s likely to be a repeat of that feat this time round.Japan also caused a stir four years ago, beating Spain and Germany in Qatar. Dan Orlowitz joins us to discuss whether they can upset more odds this year.And what about the hipster choices? Will Erling Haaland and Norway continue to score freely after notching up more goals than anyone else in European qualifying? Or will the hotter climate mean a South American country has a better chance of going deep? Ecuador don’t concede goals; Colombia score lots.And of course there’s the other home nation to look out for: Scotland playing in their first World Cup for 28 years. Might the Tartan Army make it out of a tournament group stage for the first time ever?Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: It’s nearly here… • PART 2: The hosts – USA, Canada & Mexico • PART 3: Scotland • PART 4: Who’s going furthest from Africa with Maher Mezahi • PART 5a: Dark Horses – Ecuador, Colombia & Norway • PART 5b: Japan with Dan Orlowitz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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