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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

By: The Athletic
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James Richardson and Team Totally bring their blend of charming analysis and unique insights to Los Angeles this summer, where there'll be releasing episodes after every single World Cup matchday. It's all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t too.

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  • England kick off against Croatia, as Messi, Mbappe + Haaland shine
    Jun 17 2026

    England expects ahead of their opener with old rivals Croatia.

    Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams to preview Day 7 of the World Cup and react to the big hitters coming to play on Day 6.

    A rampant second half from France sees them past Senegal. Michael Olise is in electrifying form but it’s Kylian Mbappe who breaks multiple records and has more in his sights.

    Erling Haaland is a World Cup goal scorer, grabbing a brace as Norway thump Iraq 4-1.

    But not to be outdone. Lionel Messi draws level with Miroslav Klose as all-time tournament top scorer after his very first World Cup hat-trick against Algeria. Will the holders retain for the first time since 1962?

    Elsewhere on Wednesday, Portugal start their tournament against DR Congo. David Novo joins us to review the Ronaldo conundrum.

    Join us on Reddit for the Totally Football Show’s Ask Me Anything ahead of the England game! https://www.reddit.com/r/worldcup/comments/1u7mp8k/ama_thread_the_totally_football_show_with_james/

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    48 mins
  • Spain held by Cape Verde as France + Argentina arrive at the party
    Jun 16 2026

    Day 5 produces one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as European champions Spain draw 0-0 with tournament debutants Cape Verde.


    Jimbo has Tom Williams, Megan Feringa and Maher Mezahi for company in LA on a headline-making day.


    It continues to be a good tournament for Africa and a tricky one for Europe as Belgium end all square with Egypt.


    The day of draws continued as Saudi Arabia share the spoils with Bielsa's Uruguay, and Iran and New Zealand play out an entertaining 2-2 tie at SoFi.


    The World Cup finalists from Qatar are in action on Day 6. France with their incredible array of attacking talent take on Senegal. And holders Argentina kick off their campaign against Algeria.


    Plus it’s time to see what much-fancied Norway are made off as they face Iraq.

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    46 mins
  • Germany + Sweden enter the chat. But is it all too serene for Spain?
    Jun 15 2026

    19 goals on Day 4 of the World Cup as Germany and Sweden make big statements.

    Jimbo’s in LA with Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Megan Feringa on a day of big goals and big statements.

    Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 on their World Cup debut - but was it a performance that actually highlighted Die Mannschaft’s defensive frailty?

    Sweden didn’t win any of their qualifiers but Graham Potter’s side romped to a 5-1 victory over Tunisia. How far can the Swedes go?

    Netherlands and Japan play possibly the game of the tournament so far with Samura Blue battling for a 2-2.

    Ivory Coast end Ecuador’s 19 game unbeaten run with a last-gasp winner from Amad Diallo.

    We check in on Patrick Beech’s Australia and their heroics from the night before.

    And Monday’s action begins with Spain taking on debutants Cape Verde. Pol Ballus joins us as Marc Cucurella heads to Real Madrid.

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    44 mins
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I've listened for many years and enjoy Jimbo's style and the range of journalists on the pod. Really in depth and fun analysis.

However, I'm finding myself skipping sections with Adrian Clarke talking about Arsenal as it's becoming more and more biased (I appreciate he used to play for them.) It's becoming tedious as he bemoans every decision against them and talks as if they will win the league every time they get a positive result. This is not an Arsenal podcast. No other guests do it around their team.

Enjoyable but starting to get biased

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I consider myself a football fanatic, and this pod is exactly what I've been looking for. I've subscribed to the athletic! Thanks guys!

My perfect football fix!

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