And so the knockout stages started as well as the group stages promised. An all-time classic from France and Argentina, and a hard-fought Uruguayan victory over Portugal set an incredibly high standard and we say keep it coming. There’s also Pete going on about aspect ratios, more England flies, and plenty to look forward to as the tourney keeps rolling on… 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 The latest on Edinson Cavani’s injury: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44671242 Christian Eriksen vs Luka Modric: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-christian-eriksen-luka-modric-croatia-vs-denmark-knockout-stages-a8424941.html Some of the lesser known players who’ve made an impact so far: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/01/world-cup-players-premier-league-colombia 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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo has James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Jack Lang in the pod to marvel over France’s Mbappe-inspired victory against Argentina and Cavani’s sumptuous strikes that sent Portugal packing. Plus, can Russia overcome Spain, and will Denmark turn on the style against Croatia?RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: France 4 - 3 Argentina (02m 00s)• PART 1b: Uruguay 2 - 1 Portugal (12m 00s)• PART 2a: Taking stock of the best goals so far (18m 00s)• PART 2b: Russia v Spain preview - with Sasha Goryunov (21m 00s)• PART 2c: Denmark v Croatia preview - with Niels Harild (29m 30s)• PART 3: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (35m 30s)• PART 4: Exeunt omnes (36m 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 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.

France strode past Argentina (just about) and Uruguay out-Portugal'd Portugal to earn a spot in the quarter finals. Joe, Alex & Philippe give Day 16 the Tifo treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Bud Hotel in Moscow, and the quite nice part of West Hollywood, Rog and Davo break down the turd-fest that was England vs. Belgium, perform an autopsy on Germany, and discuss Lionel Messi and Argentina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A duet this week as Phil and Jez get together to look at the win over Peru, the *whatever that was* against Denmark, and forward to the Round of 16 game on Saturday against Argentina.

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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. 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.

We’re back to mash buttons, chat bitrates and harness the power of sexiness! Group B ended in chaotic fashion and we look back on it with fond memories. Farewell, old friend. Glancing further around the tourney we feel for poor Mo Salah, postulate on the merits of Argentina using Lionel Messi as an impact sub in an intriguing Group D, and delight in a surprise appearance from Scatman Speller. 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 Jorge Valdano on Argentina’s failings: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/25/argentina-what-is-wrong-lionel-messi-football Iran try to sabotage Ronnie’s sleep: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44605426 Will Mo Salah retire from International football? https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/mo-salah-quitting-egypt-russia-world-cup-2018-chechnya-football-government-kadyrov-a8416356.html 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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.