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Brazil former star Filipe Luis highlighted the importance of Carlo Ancelotti at this crucial moment. With two months to go before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazil are hopeful that Carlo Ancelotti can provide the national team with a tactical identity that allows them to compete for the title in North America. Filipe Luis expressed confidence that the Italian coach will get the job done in time. “Ancelotti brings us many good things,” Filipe Luis said during a conference organized by Conmebol this week, according to Diario AS. “There are no guarantees we’ll win anything, but it’s the best that could have happened.” The former Atletico Madrid defender pointed to the timing of Ancelotti’s arrival to take over the national team. In mid-2025, Brazil were coming off a heavy loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires and, with four matches remaining in the South American qualifiers, had not yet secured their place in the World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti delivered the results needed to achieve that goal and has since used every FIFA break to shape a team that had struggled to meet expectations since the departure of Tite after the 2022 World Cup at Qatar. Vinicius Junior is subbed off by Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Brazil. Filipe Luis believes in Brazil’s chances The general consensus among fans and analysts lists Spain, France and Argentina as the top favorites to win the 2026 World Cup. Despite being the most successful national team in the competition’s history, Brazil are not placed in that top tier, but rather in a second group alongside other powerhouses such as Germany, England and Portugal. However, Filipe Luis warned those who might count Brazil out of the title race. “Brazil will always be one of the favorites, even when things aren’t going well,” said the former Flamengo manager, extending that view to Argentina as well. To support his confidence in Ancelotti’s squad, Filipe Luis pointed to the team’s individual talent: “People don’t believe Brazil can win. But if you look at the five best players in the world, we have two: Raphinha and Vini Jr.” Brazil’s path in the 2026 World Cup Brazil are in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They will open their campaign on June 13 against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, before traveling to Philadelphia six days later to face Haiti. Their final group-stage match will be on June 24 in Miami against Scotland. If everything goes as expected and Carlo Ancelotti’s side finish top of the group, they will advance to the Round of 16, where they would face the runner-up of Group F — made up of Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia — in Houston on June 29.

Jesse Marsch might have been hoping for more from his team against Iceland and Tunisia, but they put up a decent fight in both matches, and gave plenty of fringe players a chance to stake their claim for the World Cup. This team have been hit by so many injuries over the past few months and that will leave a ton of questions for Marsch to answer within his squad composition for the summer tournament. After consecutive draws with Iceland and Tunisia, here are the looming questions still needing to be answered before the summer.

Canada's scoring woes resurfaced, but so did a new attacking wrinkle as the World Cup opener in Toronto gets ever closer

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Howler is happy to have Matthew Shaddock as its Foreign Correspondent for the duration of the tournament. Today’s dispatch, complete with photography, represents the first of several messages he’ll share from Qatar—where the atmosphere isn’t quite like World Cups past. It might look right on TV, but it doesn’t feel right in the streets. Qatari…

Deschamps' multiple changes ended the group stage on a low note - although Tunisia are happy. Kris and Jez sigh their way through that one, and look forward to the knock-out game v Poland on Sunday.

Dotun and Andy are joined by French football expert Jonathan Johnson after a dramatic day for World Cup giants and unfancied hopefuls alike! Amidst a baffling night for Poland, we discuss why Argentina and Lionel Messi are fitting together at just the right time. Plus, why France could be knocked off their stride by defeat to Tunisia and Andy curse ANOTHER dark horse… Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts 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!*** 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.

Musa and Ryan begin with Australia advancing to the World Cup knockouts for the first time since 2006 (02:41), where they will face Argentina, who cruised through against Poland. Poland was saved by fewer yellow cards and a late Saudi Arabia goal, which eliminated a desperately unlucky Mexico (18:30). France will be waiting for them as they've rotated heavily after their defeat against Tunisia, having already topped the group. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France have already booked their place in the next round with a win over Denmark. Kris and Jez review that, and look forward to today's final group game against Tunisia - what with Deschamps change? What will he not? Who is going to play leftback? And then - on to the knock-out phase...

Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to answer this World Cup's definitive question: after last night's heroics, have Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi secured a move to Fulham? Elsewhere the Aussies' great win over Tunisia gives them hope, Andy's going to have a fight with Graeme Souness and Wayne Rooney's bizarre (little) man management skills have been exposed. Pete’s Film Club is back today! Luke and Pete watched the FIFA-funded 'United Passions', which is nearly the worst thing they've ever done. Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts 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!*** 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 by Michael Cox and Dom Fifield to dissect a pivotal Day 7 of World Cup action. Argentina stay in the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Mexico in Doha. Is this the start of something special? Or are they too reliant on Messi magic? And elsewhere in Group C, it’s a big day for Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczesny. France are the first nation through to the last 16 with the irresistible Kylian Mbappe leading the holders to victory over Denmark. And it looks like Australia could be joining them. Samantha Lewis tells us about the fight and the fire of the Socceroos. Plus we look at all the slow first halves and Raphael Honigstein previews what could be the curtain call for Germany as they prepare to face Spain on Sunday. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Argentina 2-0 Mexico (03.30) • PART 2a: Poland 2-0 Saudi Arabia (11.00) • PART 2b: France 2-1 Denmark (14.00) • PART 2c: Tunisia 0-1 Australia with Samantha Lewis (23.00) • PART 3a: Sunday preview (35.00) • PART 3b: Germany v Spain preview, with Raphael Honigstein (36.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 7 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup brought the drama, as Alexi Lalas has you covered with all the World Cup content presented by State Farm! Lalas reacts to Lionel Messi, Argentina keeping their World Cup hopes alive with a 2-0 victory over Mexico and to Enzo Fernández's beautiful goal. Lalas breaks down France's victory over Denmark and Kylian Mbappé's greatness. To wrap up the show, Lalas also reacts to Robert Lewandowski scoring his first World Cup goal in Poland's victory against Saudi Arabia and Australia grabbing three points against Tunisia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo is joined by Jay Harris, Liam Tharme, James Horncastle, Joshua Kloke and Wael Jabir after a historic day 3 in Qatar. Saudi Arabia shock the world by coming from behind to beat Argentina. How far can the Saudis go? How much did the lack of a plan B expose Lionel Scaloni? We look ahead to Wednesday’s action as The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke previews the biggest game in the history of the Canadian national team as they prepare to take on the number 2 ranked team in the world Belgium. Canada don’t have a new kit but will they look the part? France also come from behind to make light work of Australia, with Olivier Giroud equalling the all-time France scoring record. And elsewhere there’s plenty of goals saved above average from Ochoa, Denmark and Tunisia. Plus some fretting over Kane’s ankle and Ronaldo’s employment. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Ronaldo’s off and Kane’s ankle (01.30) • PART 1b: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia with Wael Jabir & James Horncastle (04.00) • PART 1c: Mexico 0-0 Poland (22.30) • PART 2a: France 4-1 Australia (27.00) • PART 2b: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia (31.00) • PART 3a: A look ahead to Wednesday’s action (36.00) • PART 3b: Josh Kloke on Canada’s big day (38.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The 2022 FIFA World Cup has arrived and The Soccer Sharps hope to carry their current good form over to Qatar! Devin and Jordan have selected 8 Official Plays for Matchday 1 of the Group Stage. Matches discussed: - Qatar v Ecuador - USA v Wales - Argentina v Saudi Arabia - Denmark v Tunisia - France v Australia - Germany v Japan - Uruguay v South Korea - Brazil v Serbia For additional leans and last-minute plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingLAST SEASON P&L:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FVpgfYgkMf1QcoPqyVP_lxhUuO5yPBPUvYQQSMT7AY/edit?usp=sharing1ST SEASON P&L: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DOrIFuEYI1XWvgwWpH9qgXHg64Ypte_JTsmspRgXwHQ/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are beginning a brand new series in which we give a preview and prediction for each group for the upcoming World Cup! We're super stoked for the upcoming competition and as such are going to give our in depth breakdown of each group and where we think the teams will finish in the group. But before we get to that point, we cover the team's recent form, top players, and predicted starting XI. This week we're covering group D; France, Austral...

Alexi and Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at all the recent MLS transfers including, Kellyn Acosta’s trade to LAFC, Justin Che’s loan to Hoffenheim, and Carlos Salcedo’s potential move to Toronto FC (10:36). Then we take a look at all the action in AFCON including the bizarre officiating of the Tunisia vs. Mali game and why Sierra Leone’s goalkeeper Mohamed Kamara has become a viral sensation (30:30). Then we take a look at the ELP’s scheduling issues, the Tottenham vs. Arsenal postponement, El Classico, and why Weston McKennie is the best American in Europe (37:45). The guys answer your questions about what playoffs would look like in the EPL, prime Neymar vs. Prime Ronaldinho, and Doctor Khumalo in #AskAlexi (1:09:25). Finally, Alexi ends the show with a special shoutout to a friend of the podcast in his One for the Road. Movies/TV Shows: Licorice Pizza Power of the Dog Station 11 North by North West Street Car Named Desire Night Shift Vigil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss the AFCON-troversy during the Tunisia vs Mali match and we chat with Giles Barnes about his football journey + what's next for his career! Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on all socials @soccercooligans! https://linktr.ee/cooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes back Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Dom Fifield ahead of a weekend fixture list packed full of potential drama. Chelsea breeze past Spurs in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Now they travel to the Etihad, needing a win against Man City to keep the title race alive. So with a point probably being a great result, how will Pep approach this match? As for Spurs, it’s the North London derby and the first managerial meeting of Antonio Conte and Mikel Arteta. Will we see the all-action Conte on the touchline once again after a few dispiriting performances? There’s huge controversy at AFCON with the referee at Tunisia v Mali blowing the full-time whistle early. Not once but twice. Maher Mezahi was there and fills us in on the latest goings on at the tournament. We discuss Newcastle’s Chris Wood, Sierra Leone’s Steven Caulker and Michael Olise – the new Adnan Januzaj? Plus goal average. How was that ever a thing? RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Chelsea through to the Carabao Cup final (03m 00s) • PART 1b: Man City v Chelsea preview (08m 00s) • PART 2: Spurs v Arsenal & Brighton v Palace – two big derbies (16m 00s) • PART 3: Controversy at AFCON with Maher Mezahi (26m 00s) • PART 4: West Ham v Leeds & Aston Villa v Man Utd previews (41m 00s) • PART 5: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR 33% OFF THE PRICE OF AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan round up a few of the midweek games before opening up the mailbag! There’s chat about Real Madrid’s extra-time win over Barcelona in the Supercopa de España semifinal (04:17), Chelsea seeing off Spurs in the Carabao Cup and wins for West Ham and Southampton in the Premier League (09:17). Next up, it’s onto Inter beating Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana (11:57), the wild goings on in Mali’s win over Tunisia and the close games in AFCON so far (15:18), some January transfer-window happenings, including one signing they’d each like to see and their favorite January signings of all time (26:55). Finally, they discuss which Winter Olympics events they’ll be watching (37:46) and whether the 'Stadio' footballing opinions are always as harmonious as they seem … (39:54). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. 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 has James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Jack Lang for company to recap a cracking day in Russia, with wins for Nigeria, Brazil and Switzerland. Plus, Germany look to bounce back against Sweden; the word on Mexico; and throwing toffee in South KoreaRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Serbia 1 - 2 Switzerland - The Power Cube settles the slug fest (02m 40s)• PART 1b: Brazil 2 - 0 Costa Rica - Neymar’s psychodrama (07m 50s) • PART 2: Nigeria 2 - 0 Iceland - with more Aanu Adeoye (15m 00s)• PART 3a: Germany v Sweden preview - with Rafa Honigstein (25m 30s) • PART 3b: South Korea v Mexico preview - with Nando Vila (33m 20s) • PART 3c: Belgium v Tunisia preview (38m 20s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (41m 20s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (42m 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)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.

Neil Ashton is joined by The Times' chief football writer Henry Winter and The Mirror's chief sports writer Andy Dunn for the second episode of World Cup Supplement. The trio look back at England's win over Tunisia, discuss the players who impressed and the ones who need to step up and what boss Gareth Southgate will have learnt from the encounter. The panel also look ahead to England's next match with Panama, reflect on what it's been like covering England from their training base in Repino and their highlights of the World Cup so far. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Rog and Davo recap an England win over Tunisia that may begin to rebuild what's left of the Empire. Plus, the inspiration for "Moneyball," Barnsley owner, Oakland A's exec, and the G'est of all the FOPs, Billy Beane. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Matt Scott and Iain Macintosh to look back on England last-gasp win over Tunisia. Plus, Russia look to book their place in the last 16 and Group H's psychic battlesRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: England 2 - 1 Tunisia (02m 00s)• PART 2a: Belgium 3 - 0 Panama - with a lot of love for Lukaku (11m 00s) • PART 2b: More England and Belgium chat (17m 00s)• PART 3a: Colombia v Japan preview - with Ben Maxwell from the J-Talk podcast (27m 10s) • PART 3b: Senegal v Poland preview (31m 30s) • PART 3c: Russia v Egypt preview - with Sasha Goryunov (34m 20s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (42m 00s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (43m 30s)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)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 lads sit down to watch England vs Tunisia, Paddy is going to the Isle of Wight festival, Ryan has his mind boggled by Alex Jones, Pepino's become a local legend because of the AIC and the boys discuss banning Fathers Day. The lads talk VAR, The Wire, Netflix latest true crime drama "The Staircase", the potential for terrorism at the upcoming Liam Gallagher gig and Harry Kane saves the day for England....@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

Jimbo, Michael Cox, James Horncastle and Jack Lang give their thoughts on the first World Cup outings for Brazil and Germany and look ahead to England’s opening game with Tunisia. What could possibly go wrong? RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Germany 0 – 1 Mexico (4m 20s) • PART 1b: Brazil 1 – 1 Switzerland (12m 30s) • PART 1c: Serbia 1 – 0 Costa Rica (14m 40s) • PART 2a: England v Tunisia preview – with Anton Toloui (20m 00s) • PART 2b: Belgium v Panama preview (28m 40s) • PART 2c: Sweden v South Korea preview (31m 50s) • PART 3: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (36m 20s) • PART 4: Exeunt omnes (38m 20s) 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://BestVPN.com/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.

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.

In our final podcast before the World Cup kicks off, Jimbo, Michael Cox, Jack Lang, Daniel Storey, Iain Macintosh and Belgium's own Kristof Terreur size up England and their opponents in Group G. Plus, we wonder whether Group H - with Japan, Colombia, Senegal and Poland - may just be the best group of them allRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Group G: Tunisia - the highest ranked team in Africa are not to be taken lightly (03m 00s)• PART 1b: Group G: Panama - “in Russia for a good time, not a long time” (05m 00s) • PART 1c: Group G: England - reasons for optimism and some nostalgia from Paul Ince (08m 10s)• PART 1d: Group G: Belgium - Kristof Terreur on whether this will be a crowing moment for this golden generation? (15m 20s)• PART 2a: Group H overview - the most international of groups (22m 20s)• PART 2b: Group H: Japan - a return to Tokyo-taka (24m 00s)• PART 2c: Group H: Senegal - back on the radar (26m 20s)• PART 2d: Group H: Colombia - not such a sure thing (29m 30s)• PART 2e: Group H: Poland - they should be better than are (32m 30s)• PART 3: World Cup odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (35m 40s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (37m 30s)• we're sponsored by[**Paddy Power **- home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• sign up to [**The Telegraph's Fantasy Football **](http://www.fantasyfootball.telegraph.co.uk)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.

We're gearing up for the World Cup as France have played and won their first two pre-tournament friendlies, against Ireland and Italy, with USA still to come. Phil is joined by Jez and Conor to discuss what we can learn from those, which less-starry France-based players could make an impact in Russia, including the Tunisian contingent, and how Kamil Glik seems to have injured himself. Also, the Toulon Tournament, Coupe de France Feminine, and what Zinedine Zidane's recent resignation could mean for France.