Who exactly is coaching Argentina? What's Brazil's best XI? Is it really worth being annoyed at France's approach? Is there cause for concern with Spain? Is Germany doomed? These questions and more answered by the two Mikes in an episode brought to you by The Athletic Soccer. Double Pivot listeners users can go to theathletic.com/doublepivot to receive 40% off their first-year subscription. Check it out for even more great world soccer coverage.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

The dynamic player-management duo of Lionel Messi and a bleedy Javier Mascherano saw Argentina through the group after a scare. Was it ever in doubt? Yes. Yes it was. Alongside this there’s gushing over Croatia, scorn for France and Denmark as they provide the tournament’s first 0-0, and some odd chat about bones. Also, Luke writes off the Germans again, which is probably as close to a spoiler as you can get in a World Cup. Get involved, you Squares. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading Michael Cox on the importance of Ever Banega: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/argentina-nigera-world-cup-2018-lionel-messi-jorge-sampaoli-a8418621.html Peru’s emotional reaction to their win: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44623008 England look likely to pick a strong team against Belgium: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/26/harry-kane-set-to-start-england-group-decider-belgium-world-cup The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Daniel Storey to discuss the highs and lows of Groups C and D concluding. Plus, a look ahead to the culmination of Brazil and Germany's respective groups.RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Nigeria 1 - 2 Argentina - with Sam Kelly; Croatia 2 - 1 Iceland (02m 30s)• PART 1b: Denmark 0 - 0 France - with Julien Laurens; Peru 2 - 0 Australia (13m 20s)• PART 2: Germany v South Korea preview (21m 50s) • PART 2a: Mexico v Sweden preview (24m 00s)• PART 2c: Switzerland v Costa Rica preview - with Oliver Zesiger (26m 10s)• PART 2d: Brazil v Serbia preview (32m 45s)• PART 3: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (37m 10s)• PART 4: Exeunt omnes (39m 00s)PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back SpecialGET IN TOUCH:• find us on Facebook - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group game• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team talks Argentina's third different system in three games, Iceland's positivity and the most boring game of the tournament so far, France v Denmark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks #TouchlineFracas the lads discuss; The World Cups matches so far including a deeper insight into France, Germany, Spain and England. Get involved in the discussion using #TouchlineFracas Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TouchlineFracas Visit www.touchlinefracas.co.uk/shop/ to buy your PnP Tshirts and buy your Live show tickets. This weeks show featured; Lewis - @Lewbob91 Morayo - @Whodeknee Ellis - @Elliskco_I Shaun - @ShaunyPizzle Elijah - @AliquamScripto Daniel - @IamDT_45 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and James Horncastle to the pod to make sense of England’s 6-1 mauling of Panama and the rest of Sunday’s games. Plus, can Iran upset Portugal? And the word from Uruguay about their match with Russia - and the implosion of their neighbours, ArgentinaRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: England 6 - 1 Panama (01m 30s)• PART 2a: Colombia 3 - 0 Poland (15m 20s)• PART 2b: Japan 2 - 2 Senegal (19m 20s) • PART 3a: Iran v Portugal preview - with Bassil Mikdadi (24m 30s) • PART 3b: Russia v Uruguay preview - with Gilmar Deladon (30m 40s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (39m 20s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (41m 10s)CHARITY NEWS:we’re working with [**CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably**](https://www.thecalmzone.net/), who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get yourself [70% off a virtual private network with **BestVPN.com**](http://www.BestVPN.com/podcast)• [football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives podcast**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz ](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team gather to discuss England cruising to victory over Panama, a thrilling draw between Japan & Senegal, and Colombia's besting of Poland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany are back and almost certainly invincible again. We knew it couldn’t last. You have to respect it though. Damn it you have to respect it. Mexico also kept their Group F party going, having harnessed the power of red meat, and Belgium revealed that Tunisia aren’t that good after all. Elsewhere Matthew Kelly is the latest figure to get an inexplicable mention, the Argentina team picks itself, literally, and Senegal delight us with a joyous warm up exercise. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading Germany rub it in: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/11414985/germany-rubbed-win-in-our-face-says-swedens-janne-andersson Injury doubt for Romelu Lukaku? https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/england-vs-belgium-romelu-lukaku-injury-fitness-ankle-will-he-play-tunisia-goals-replay-highlights-a8413556.html Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri could be in trouble: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44592846 The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined in the pod by Tom Williams and Matts Stanger and Scott and Rafa Honigstein in Russia to relive the drama of Germany’s last-gasp victory over Sweden to keep their campaign alive. Plus, Anton Toloui in Nizhny Novgorod ahead of England v Panama; and Argentina continue to unravel.RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Sweden 1 - 2 Germany - wow! (01m 10s)• PART 1b: …and the word from Rafa Honigstein (11m 30s) • PART 2a: Mexico 2 - 1 South Korea (18m 20s)• PART 2b: Belgium 5 - 2 Tunisia (19m 30s) • PART 3a: England v Panama preview - with a bit of Anton Toloui (27m 00s) • PART 3b: Senegal v Japan and Colombia v Poland previews (35m 20s)• PART 3c: Argentina’s deepening crisis (39m 20s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (42m 00s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (43m 40s)CHARITY NEWS:we’re working with **[CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably](https://www.thecalmzone.net/)**, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get yourself [70% off a virtual private network with **BestVPN****.com**](http://www.BestVPN.com/podcast)• [football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives podcast**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/) which will be back at half time during every England group game (except, er, the one against Panama)• send us a **[tweet: @TheTotallyShow](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, James Horncaste, Jack Lang and Daniel Storey are in to discuss Croatia demolishing Argentina, France defeating Peru and Denmark drawing with Australia. Plus a look ahead to Nigeria versus Iceland, Brazil against Costa Rica, and Serbia facing Switzerland and much more. RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Argentina 0 – 3 Croatia (01m 50s) • PART 1b: France 1 – 0 Peru (10m 00s) • PART 1c: Denmark 1 – 1 Australia (19m 00s) • PART 2a: Nigeria v Iceland preview - with Aanu Adeoye (23m 00s) • PART 2b: Brazil v Costa Rica preview (29m 30s) • PART 2c: Serbia v Switzerland preview – with Kirsten Schlewitz (35m 10s) • PART 3: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (43m 30s) • PART 4: Exeunt omnes (45m 20s)CHARITY NEWS:we’re working with CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special• get yourself 70% off a virtual private network with BestVPN• football + intellectualism = The Game of Our Lives podcastGET IN TOUCH:• find us on Facebook - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group gamelink: https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/ • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow link: http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.