Opening Match

It is time to start your Mexican waves! Jonathan O'Brien is here to discuss the opening game, how the World Champions were placed, who the European Champions had turned to up front, a handball goal that was actually chalked off and Spain and Brazil remind us why we should be careful what we wish for when trying to the rid the game of technology. Italy v Bulgaria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0eTCWLGTfo Canada v France - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIUVkVickbQ Spain v Brazil - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r10ID8dNo7k 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

Jimbo is joined by Raphael Honigstein, Tom Williams and Jay Harris after witnessing the biggest win ever on opening night of the Euros. Hosts Germany tear apart the Tartan Army with a 5-1 victory in Munich. Can Musiala and Wirtz lead the Germans to something special? Or might Scotland be the worst team at the tournament. Saturday’s action brings back memories of a Euros classic as Spain take on Croatia. Juraj Vrdoljak tells us about what has become a derby match in Europe. And also in Group B, holders Italy hope to channel the spirit of Grosso as they head to Dortmund to take on Albania. Produced by Charlie Jones. Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Germany 5-1 Scotland (01.30) • PART 1b: Hungary v Switzerland preview (16.30) • PART 2a: Spain v Croatia preview with Juraj Vrdoljak (22.00) • PART 2b: Italy v Albania preview (33.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off The Ball's, Kathleen McNamee is down in Australia for the World Cup where she caught up with Irish forward, Amber Barrett ahead of Thursday's opening match against the host side.

The USWNT absolutely demolished Thailand in their opening match of the World Cup. People had questioned the strength of this USA squad, and hopefully they were silenced. Even with a win, there was still lots of drama since many thought the US should not have run up the score and celebrated every goal against a weaker opponent, and we talk about it. We're also joined by eMLS pro Mike Labelle of the New York Red Bulls to discuss the World Cup and talk comedy. Sponsors SeatGeek: Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $10 off your first purchase! NYC Footy: Join the best rec league in NYC at nycfooty.com and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $20 off the free agent fee or $200 off the team fee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices