World Cup News

Well. Phil and Jez get together to review the 4-3 win over Argentina, and look nervously forward to the quarter-final against Uruguay. After a positive performance including a great second-half ten minutes against an Argentinian side dealing with a lot of issues, including Benjamin Pavard's wondergoal and a brace from Kylian Mbappe, les Bleus will have a very different challenge on Friday.

France might have the best player in the tournament, but the most shackled squad. Uruguay might not be the worse version of Argentina that Goodman thought they'd be. Belgium...well...you can't say that wasn't a wild way to finish a match (just ignore the first 70 minutes where everything was very bad). Then there's Brazil, a team that somehow is getting nitpicked despite looking very, very good. How they got here – and where they go from here – in this week's episode, brought to you by The At...

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. 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.

Jimbo is joined by Matt Davies, James Horncastle and Jack Lang to take stock of the culmination of Groups A and B. Plus, a look ahead to Nigeria v Argentina and an assessment of the Socceroos’ campaignRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Uruguay 3 - 0 Russia (02m 30s)• PART 1b: Spain 2 - 2 Morocco, Iran 1 - 1 Morocco and a lot of VAR (5m 00s)• PART 1c: Jack’s Big Question• PART 2: A brief word on Egypt and Saudi Arabia - and more on Uruguay (16m 30s) • PART 3: Argentina v Nigeria preview - with Janine Anthony (23m 00s) • PART 4a: Australia v Peru preview - with David Basheer (34m 20s)• PART 4b: France v Denmark preview (38m 20s)• PART 5: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (39m 50s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes - and Jack’s Big Answer (42m 20s)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 which will be back at half time during every England group game](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 discusses Russia's first loss of the tournament to an increasingly impressive Uruguay team, and Spain & Portugal's dramatic falling over the finish line versus a very lively Morocco and a sturdy, positive Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Sepp Blatter is here, Luis Suarez is scoring, Pepe’s had a fall… oh it’s a classic already. Mostly. Yesterday was a bit drab actually, but whatever. It may have been a cagey day but we’re still having a lovely old time. We discuss Roy Keane’s change of nationality, Cristiano Ronaldo’s giant locker and find that you, our beloved listeners, are now fact checking your own emails, which is frankly ideal, as it saves us (Pete) the work. 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 France are about to get handsome: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/20/france-olivier-giroud-peru-world-cup Gareth Southgate is the new Gary Lewin: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-gareth-southgate-england-dislocates-shoulder-repino-a8408836.html Iran’s Milad Mohammadi’s maverick attempted throw in: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44555796 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, Tom Williams, Jack Lang and Matt Davies give the hot chat on Spain, Portugal, Iran, Peru and more. Plus tomorrow's action as France face Peru, Denmark take on Australia, and a mouth watering tie between Argentina and Croatia. RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Iran 0 – 1 Spain (03m 30s) • PART 1b: Portugal 1 – 0 Morocco (7m 30s) • PART 1c: Saudi Arabia 0 – 1 Uruguay (13m 00s) • PART 2a: France v Peru preview - with Luis Miguel Echegaray (18m 00s) • PART 2b: Denmark v Australia preview (26m 50s) • PART 2c: Argentina v Croatia preview – with Juraj Vrdoljak (30m 00s) • PART 3: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (42m 00s) • PART 4: Exeunt omnes (43m 50s) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Speciallink: http://www.paddypower.com/• get yourself 70% off a virtual private network with BestVPN.comlink: http://www.BestVPN.com/podcast• get a free print copy of the Economist – by texting FOOTBALL to 78070.GET 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.

Jimbo, Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Matt Stanger draw conclusions from Portugal’s magnificent 3-3 draw with Spain. Plus, Peruvian fans’ dedication; Mexican waves; and previews of all the upcoming day's gamesRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Spain 3 - 3 Portugal (01m 20s)• PART 1b: Iran 1 - 0 Morocco (08m 40s) • PART 1c: Uruguay 1 - 0 Egypt - and Mexican wave chat (11m 50s)• PART 2a: Argentina v Iceland preview - with added Bielsa chat (17m 00s)• PART 2b: Nigeria v Croatia preview - with Aanu Adeoye (26m 00s)• PART 3a: Peru v Denmark - with Niels Harild (29 m 30s)• PART 3b: France v Australia preview (36m 00s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (40m 40s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (42m 20s) 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://BestVPN.com)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group game](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.

Our excitement - and snack budgets - are off the scale as the World Cup finally begins. There’s discussion of Robbie Williams and his relevance, ITV and their always confusing approach to broadcasting, Russian moustaches, BOTH Ronaldos, the Peruvian presence, a man called George Resurrection, Handsome Herve and so much more. And there’s only been one game so far. This is just the best, isn’t it? 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 Diego Godin still thinks Luis Suarez was hard done by: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/15/uruguay-diego-godin-luis-suarez-world-cup Julen Lopetegui is having an odd time: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/julen-lopetegui-real-madrid-spain-world-cup-2018-a8399661.html Jesse Lingard and Ashley Young look set to start for England: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12016/11405289/england-to-start-jesse-lingard-ashley-young-and-harry-maguire-vs-tunisia 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, Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Iain Macintosh kick off our World Cup run by looking back on Russia’s 5-0 hammering of Saudi Arabia; dissect the Robbie Williams playlist; and look ahead to tomorrow’s games. Will Spain get their new manager bounce? Will Iran find some boots? And will Mo Salah be fit?RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Russia 5 - 0 Saudi Arabia (02m 20s)• PART 1b: Robbie Williams, the opening ceremony, and the word from Moscow with ESPN’s Mark Ogden (06m 20s)• PART 2a: Lopetegui out, Hierro in and Spain v Portugal preview, with a word from Alvaro Romeo (13m 30s)• PART 2b: Morocco v Iran preview (22m 40s)• PART 3: Egypt v Uruguay preview (27m 10s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (32m 30s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (33m 40s)• PART 6: An extract from Gazza in Italy by Daniel StoreyPARISH NOTICES• we’re sponsored by [Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special](https://www.paddypower.com/bet) • get yourself 70% off a virtual private network with [BestVPN.com](https://www.bestvpn.com/)• football + intellectualism = [The Game of Our Lives podcast](https://gameofourlives.fm/)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [Facebook - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group game](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow)• send us a [tweet: @TheTotallyShow](https://twitter.com/TheTotallyShow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Kane talking about England being aggressive, Russia looking to defy their critics, the “hench brutes” of Uruguay, Panama’s hats, Big Herve Renard back where he belongs, Brazil egging Phillipe Coutinho! Mitro on fire! Stickers! It’s almost here! It’s almost the World Cup! 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 Spain sack Julen Lopetegui: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12024/11403215/julen-lopetegui-has-been-sacked-by-spain Harry Kane makes the right noises: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/11/harry-kane-england-world-cup-2018-aggressive-brave Why are Russia so bad? https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-russia-team-news-squad-saudi-arabia-russian-premier-league-vladimir-putin-a8395226.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s joined in the pod by Michael Cox, Tom Williams, Sasha Goryunov and a host of other international guests too to tell you everything you need to know about how the likes of France, Spain, Portugal, Egypt, Peru, Morocco and the hosts will fare in RussiaRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: World Cup Fever, World Cup predictions (01m 50s)• PART 1b: Group A: Uruguay - a last hurrah for Suarez, Cavani and co? (05m 00s) • PART 1c: Group A: Egypt - King Salah and more with Bassil Mikdadi (11m 00s)• PART 1d: Group A: Russia - “beyond appalling” (18m 20s)• PART 1e: Group A: Saudi Arabia - even worse than Russia? (24m 20s)• PART 2a: Group B: Morocco - the most underrated team at the tournament? (27m 10s)• PART 2b: Portugal - going backwards since Euro 2016? (31m 50s)• PART 3c: Iran -a tough nut to crack (34m 00s)• PART 3d: Group B: Spain - back to their best? (36m 30s)• PART 4a: Group C: Peru - a great story, an even better kit (42m 40s)• PART 4b: Group C: Australia - Tim Cahill bids to do a Pele (45m 50s)• PART 4c: Group C: Denmark - big things expected from Christian Eriksen (47m 10s)• PART 4d: Group C: France - so much talent, but can they function as a coherent XI? (49m 40s)• PART 5: World Cup odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (56m 30s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes (58m 10s)PARISH NOTICES:• we're sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get your trial shaving set from [**Harry’s** for just £3.95](http://www.harrys.com/totallyfootball)GET IN TOUCH:• [find us on **Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/) - home of the Totally Football Quiz which will be back at half time during every England group game• send us a **[tweet: @TheTotallyShow](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is widely considered one of the weakest groups Uruguay are the clear favourites to progress Egypt are sweating on...

The Premier League returns this weekend and Jimbo, Michael Cox, James Horncastle and Tom Williams preview potentially the biggest game of the season as Spurs look to win at Stamford Bridge for the first time since 1990\. Plus, a lessons learned from the international break, Hollywood fans, and more footballing idiomsRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Spain 6 - 1 Argentina (03m 00s)• PART 1b: Russia 1 - 3 France (07m 10s) • PART 1c: Dark horses - Uruguay, Belgium and Portugal (08m 30s)• PART 2: Conclusions from England’s international break (12m 20s)• PART 3a: Chelsea v Spurs preview - the biggest game of the season? (17m 50s) • PART 3b: Palace v Liverpool preview (23m 20s)• PART 3c: West Ham v Southampton preview (28m 40s) • PART 4a: Middle Eastern football phrases (32m 50s)• PART 4b: A huge weekend in Serie A, plus Germany and France round-ups (36m 00s)• PART 4c: Phishing and prison news (42m 20s) • PART 5: Oprah Winfrey, Russell Crowe, Kelsey Grammar and the rest of the PL weekend (45m 30s) • PART 6: Paddy Power’s Movers & Shakers with Lee Price (54m 20s) • PART 7: Adios and Parts Unknown trail (56m 50s) PARISH NOTICES:• join [**Paddy Power’s Rewards Club**](http://www.paddypower.com/) - home of the Money Back Special• get your shave on with [our friends **Cornerstone**, who are giving you £10 off your first orde](https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally)r • [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 every Friday at 1230 GMT](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/) (but not this Friday - it's Easter)• send us a **[tweet: @TheTotallyShow](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since Uruguay won the first ever World Cup in 1930, there have been 19 more editions of the biggest tournament...

Hello! It’s that weird week between Christmas and new year where nobody knows what day it is but it’s fine because there’s loads of football, and about football we chat. There’s Harry Kane’s magnificent calendar year, Yaya Toure’s annual wheeling out in what’s becoming his own personal panto season, and the merciful end to Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool’s transfer saga. Elsewhere there’s your highlights of the year, our usual round up of Liberian politics and we hear from Uruguay’s maddest man. This show is sponsored by bet365 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.

It's international time which means Germany vs England and some Jack Wilshere themed wrath. Roy Keane gets Ireland fired up for their match with Switzerland, Brazil brace themselves for Uruguay and 'Arry Redkn'app gets off to winning ways with Jord'an.Visit us on that internet at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365. 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.