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Mexico vs South Africa – World Cup 2026: Date and time as blockbuster tournament begins with repeat of 2010 opener

THE 2026 World Cup is edging ever closer with Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match of the tournament. The co-hosts raise the curtain on the biggest spectacle in sport as the 104-game extravaganza begins in Mexico City. Coincidentally, the reverse of this fixture was the opening game of the 2010 World Cup when South...

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Italy’s World Cup dream still alive but it’s Home Nations heartbreak

Jimbo has a stellar cast of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and Matt Davies-Adams to react to the World Cup play-off semi-finals. It’s a heartbreaking night for the home nations with Wales and the Republic of Ireland eliminated on penalties. And a brave young Northern Ireland side are beaten 2-0 in Bergamo by Italy. Are the Azzurri finally set to qualify for another World Cup? Jack Lang’s in Mexico to tell us about the inter-confederation play-offs, where he watched Jamaica edge past New Caledonia to set up a final against DR Congo. And the big domestic news is that Mo Salah will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. Should we all be a bit more moved? Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: World Cup round-up - that Guler pass (01.00) • PART 2a: Path A - Wales out, Italy through (06.00) • PART 2b: Republic of Ireland knocked out on penalties (30.00) • PART 2c: The rest of UEFA qualifying (35.00) • PART 3: New Caledonia 0-1 Jamaica with Jack Lang (41.00) • PART 4: Salah leaving Liverpool (48.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mexico '86 - Part Ten: 15th and 16th June

It's knockout time! Michael Hamlen from the brilliant 80s&90sFootball is here to look at the first two rounds of Last 16 matches including the first classic of the competition between the USSR and Belgium, Brazil coming to life against Poland, the hosts progressing and Diego warming up for immortality. Mexico v Bulgaria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9JPDvqeMso&t=2s USSR v Belgium - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K9R8BLHOXs Brazil v Poland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K726pfbVRW0 Argentina v Uruguay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5KDJOIJ2r0&t=5s If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast⁠⁠⁠ where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month (less than 75p a week!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Arsenal Bottle It Again, Santi Gimenez Joins & Griezmann to MLS?! Plus That Wild MLS Handball Drama

The Cooligans dive into another frustrating chapter for Arsenal as they fall short of silverware yet again, breaking down what’s holding them back from finally getting over the line. The guys also unpack a bizarre off-field clash between Jorginho and Chappell Roan before welcoming Santi Gimenez to the show to talk injury recovery, AC Milan, and World Cup dreams. Plus, they react to a controversial MLS handball no-call and the latest buzz around Antoine Griezmann potentially making a move to MLS.

Iraq football team train ahead of World Cup inter-confederation play-off in Mexico - The National

Iraq football team train ahead of World Cup inter-confederation play-off in Mexico The National

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Mexico '86 - Part Nine: 12th and 13th June

Gary and John return to wrap up the group stages of the 1986 World Cup. Ian St John has a meltdown watching Scotland somehow managing to miss out against the "scum of world football". West Germany are the latest to be put to the sword by Denmark but end up on the better side of the draw as a result and there is quite the debut for a young Brazilian right back by the name of Josimar. Brazil v Northern Ireland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY7bZlV0-s4 Algeria v Spain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFLa77Xo_zk Scotland v Uruguay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgJPjmKy7c8&t=104s Ian St John during the match - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUgd2Stcpuo Ian St John post match - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m36pjGbJwSk Denmark v West Germany - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh9AxJCLIFc If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast⁠⁠⁠ where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month (less than 75p a week!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1:27:22Mar 20PodcastListen
2026 K League 1 Round 5 Preview

Round 5 of the 2026 K League 1 season sees teams looking to protect their perfect starts to the season with FC Seoul hosting Gwangju FC and Ulsan HD taking on Gimcheon, as well as others looking to build on their first wins in a huge, early-season clash of the title contenders when Daejeon Hana Citizen host Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Match of the Round Daejeon and Jeonbuk both chasing momentum Round 5 sees Daejeon Hana Citizen take on Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, just a month on from their Super Cup meeting ahead of the new season. Both sides come into this clash on the back of their first league wins of the campaign, secured in midweek in Round 4, and will be keen to build on that renewed momentum. Daejeon ended a run of three consecutive draws at the start of the season with a 3-1 victory over Incheon United last time out. Masatoshi Ishida, Diogo Oliveira and Um Won-sang all opened their accounts for the season, with Um particularly influential after coming off the bench in the 77th minute to register a goal and an assist. Seo Jin-su, the team’s leading scorer with two goals, also added to his tally of attacking contributions by setting up Masa’s opener. Daejeon currently lead the league in successful dribbles (14), underlining their strength in one-on-one attacking situations. Their dynamic forward line, led by Seo Jin-soo, João Victor and Um Won-sang, is expected to play a key role once again. Jeonbuk, meanwhile, also claimed their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Anyang. Bruno Mota struck a dramatic late winner in the 86th minute against his former club, while Lee Seung-woo impressed with his lively dribbling. In midfield, Oberdan, Kim Jin-gyu and Maeng Seong-ung provided composure and control. Jeonbuk have boasted the highest pass completion rate in the league this season (87.9%), allowing them to dominate possession and dictate matches. With the pressure of securing that first win now lifted, they will be confident of pushing on. Jeonbuk held the upper hand in last season’s meetings between the sides, recording three wins and a draw, and also ran out 2–0 winners in this season’s Super Cup. With both teams now up and running, this fixture could prove an early turning point in shaping their campaigns. The match takes place at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on Saturday at 2 PM, and has English commentary. Watch live on K League TV [ENG]: here Team of the Round Ulsan HD following three wins from three Ulsan HD continued their perfect start with a 2-0 win over Jeju SK in midweek, making it three consecutive victories to open the season. After scoring 42 goals and conceding 50 across 38 matches last season, Ulsan have shown far greater balance this term, with seven goals scored and just two conceded in their opening three games. Yago Cariello has been the standout performer, netting four of the team’s seven goals to lead the scoring charts, while last season’s K League 1 MVP Lee Dong-gyeong has contributed one goal and two assists, registering attacking returns in all three matches so far. If the pair maintain this form, more goals are likely to follow. Defensively, Ulsan have deployed a back four featuring Choi Seok-hyeon and Cho Hyun-taek out wide, with Kim Young-gwon, Lee Jae-ik and Jung Seung-hyun centrally. Jung Seung-hyun, making his first start of the season against Jeju, impressed with a solid display and a goal. However, Kim Young-gwon was forced off with an injury in that match, leaving his availability in doubt. Maintaining defensive cohesion, likely centred around Lee Jae-ik and Jung Seung-hyun, will be crucial to sustaining their winning run. Ulsan face Gimcheon Sangmu in Round 5, with the match scheduled for Sunday at 2 PM at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium. Watch live on K League TV: here Player of the Round Cho Young-wook has found his scoring touch FC Seoul made it three wins from three with a 1-0 victory over Pohang in Round 4, with Cho Young-wook scoring the decisive goal. Having opened his account on the opening day against Incheon, Cho has carried that momentum into the early part of the season. Notably, all four of his shots so far have been on target, yielding two goals, a testament to his clinical finishing. Now in his ninth professional season since debuting in 2018, Cho’s best K League 1 return to date is eight goals in 36 appearances (2021). On current form, he looks well placed to surpass that mark this season. Seoul face Gwangju next, having won two of their three meetings last season. The match will be played on Sunday at 2 PM at Seoul World Cup Stadium and will have English commentary. Watch live on K League TV [ENG]: here 2026 K League 1 Round 5 Fixtures Saturday 21st March Daejeon Hana Citizen vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors - 14:00 [ENG] Sunday 22nd March FC Seoul vs. Gwangju FC - 14:00 [ENG] Ulsan HD vs. Gimcheon Sangmu - 14:00 FC Anyang vs. Incheon United - 16:30 Gangwon FC vs. Jeju SK - 16:30 Pohang Steelers vs. Bucheon FC 1995 - 16:30 [ENG] Via K League press release Where to Watch Watch live on TV.KLeague.com, English commentary provided where indicated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by K LEAGUE International (@kleagueintl.official)

Mexico '86 - Part Eight: 10th and 11th June

Mac Millings makes his tournament debut as England's hopes hang by a thread. Bobby Robson is forced into some changes and, although familiar issues are still apparent early on against Poland, goals change games. And careers. There is also Morocco discovering what can be done when you cross the halfway line, progress for the hosts, Paraguay and Belgium fight to avoid the USSR, Italy remain unconvincing and some love for Jorge Valdano. South Korea v Italy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03ISodmB7jg Argentina v Bulgaria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyy0KjsS0os Mexico v Iraq - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G2xrWF-sIQ Paraguay v Belgium - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8opR05tJ-E England v Poland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jcCQetmfAU & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBmpdKC1Ye8 Morocco v Portugal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkauTeF1NA8 If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast⁠⁠⁠ where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month (less than 75p a week!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1:15:05Mar 13PodcastListen
USMNT March roster projection, Poch's UCL scouting mission, World Cup injury watch (Soccer 3/12)

Call It What You Want, presented by Zillow, turns its attention to the imminent announcement of the March roster. Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola, and Benny Feilhaber put their heads together and try to predict the USMNT's 26-man squad to face Belgium and Portugal (3:58). Is Noahkai Banks a lost cause (08:06)? And what did Mauricio Pochettino learn after traveling to watch Johnny Cardoso dunk on his former team Tottenham (19:56)? Benny reflects on accepting the role of impact sub in Bob Bradley's team, and how those experiences apply to today's USMNT roster (28:25). And with four strikers in red-hot form, is it a given all of them will make the cut (33:21)? The guys react to Alphonso Davies, Luis Malagón, and Marcel Ruiz suffering untimely injuries, and the impact that might have on fellow World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico (4247). And in Concacaf Champions Cup news, San Diego recorded a statement win over Liga MX champions Toluca (52:32)! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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