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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson, page 4

by The Athletic · English

James Richardson and Team Totally are with you four times a week with all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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More Cape Verde heroics as Messi, Mbappe + Haaland take the stage again

Recap and analysis of Day 11 at the World Cup, focusing on major upsets and standout performances—especially Cape Verde’s “Blue Sharks” (draws vs Spain and Uruguay), plus Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi…

22 Jun 2026 · 47m · 26 chapters

Germany indebted to Undav as Netherlands demolish Sweden

Totally at the World Cup (Day 10/11): The hosts recap Saturday’s World Cup action, focusing on Germany’s late qualification, the Netherlands’ 5-1 demolition of Sweden, and Curaçao’s shock point via…

21 Jun 2026 · 51m · 21 chapters

USA go through as Scotland’s hopes hang in the balance

The episode covers Day 9 of the World Cup, focusing on USA’s qualification and Scotland’s precarious position in Group C.

20 Jun 2026 · 45m · 23 chapters

Can USA + Scotland qualify after Canada’s historic day?

Totally Football Show’s World Cup 2026 matchday wrap-up, focusing on Group B (Canada vs Qatar 6-0; Switzerland vs Bosnia 4-1; Czech Republic vs South Africa 1-1), plus Group A/Group D implications…

19 Jun 2026 · 18 chapters

England power past Croatia as Ronaldo’s Portugal stumble

Day seven of the World Cup (opening-week roundup) with match analysis of England 4-2 Croatia, Portugal 1-1 DR Congo, and Ghana 1-0 Panama; plus debate on standout teams/goals and what to expect next.

18 Jun 2026 · 55m · 27 chapters

England kick off against Croatia, as Messi, Mbappe + Haaland shine

The episode is a World Cup Day 6 recap plus previews for upcoming matches.

17 Jun 2026 · 17 chapters

Spain held by Cape Verde as France + Argentina arrive at the party

The episode of Totally Football Show (World Cup day five) focuses on Monday’s shockless-but-still-surprising goalless draws, especially Group H: Cape Verde holding Spain 0-0.

16 Jun 2026 · 46m · 20 chapters

Germany + Sweden enter the chat. But is it all too serene for Spain?

The Totally Football Show (World Cup “Day four”) recaps Sunday’s matches and previews Monday’s games, with a focus on Germany, the Netherlands-Japan thriller, Ivory Coast-Ecuador, Sweden-Tunisia, and…

15 Jun 2026 · 44m · 21 chapters

Scotland win at the World Cup…here come Germany + Netherlands

The episode of Totally Football Show covers early World Cup matches and upcoming games.

14 Jun 2026 · 37m · 21 chapters

USA light up the World Cup - can Brazil or Scotland follow suit?

Day-two World Cup talk focused on USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay, Canada’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina, and previewing Saturday’s Group C opener (Brazil vs Morocco) plus Scotland vs Haiti.

13 Jun 2026 · 39m · 19 chapters

Mexico off to a winning start - can USA and Canada handle the pressure?

Day-one World Cup coverage focused on Mexico’s 2-0 win over South Africa at the Azteca, plus previews for USA vs Paraguay and Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina, and a wrap-up of South Korea vs Czech…

12 Jun 2026 · 39m · 23 chapters

The World Cup is finally here!

World Cup 2026 kickoff preview from Los Angeles, focusing on opening ceremonies, key matches (Mexico vs South Africa; South Korea vs Czech Republic), England’s final friendly vs Costa Rica, and…

11 Jun 2026 · 32m · 15 chapters

Inter Totally Cup final 2026!

The 2026 InterTotally Cup grand final of the Totally Football Show quiz, with two rounds of five questions (season 2025-26 then general knowledge) plus a tiebreaker if needed.

8 Jun 2026 · 33m · 12 chapters

World Cup preview: The hosts and the dark horses… like Scotland!

A second World Cup preview focused on host nations (USA/Mexico/Canada), “dark horses” including Scotland, and African teams’ chances, plus broader tournament expectations.

6 Jun 2026 · 1h 1m · 18 chapters

World Cup preview: England and the other favourites

The episode is a World Cup preview focused on England and other favourites, with studio guests Nathalie Zjedra (Sky Sports) and Liam Toomey and Duncan Alexander (The Athletic).

4 Jun 2026 · 1h 5m · 27 chapters

PSG pip Arsenal to Champions League on penalties, as Liverpool sack Slot

Totally Football Show episode recap: PSG beat Arsenal 1-1 (120 mins) and won the Champions League final on penalties at the Puskas Arena.

30 May 2026 · 46m · 20 chapters

Inter Totally Cup semi-finals!

InterTotally Cup semi-finals of The Totally Football Show, with five-question quiz matches deciding who reaches the final.

30 May 2026 · 34m · 15 chapters

Palace win Conference League - can Arsenal beat PSG in the Champions League?

Crystal Palace win the Europa/Conference League (Conference League) final vs Rayo Vallecano, then the show pivots to whether Arsenal can beat PSG in the Champions League final.

28 May 2026 · 41m · 15 chapters

Como & Roma in the Champions League as Milan crash out of top four

The episode is a European football roundup focused on end-of-season drama and qualification races. In Italy, Como and Roma secure Champions League spots, while Milan crash out of the top four.

26 May 2026 · 55m · 27 chapters

Spurs stay up as West Ham drop down to the Championship

The Totally Football Show season finale covers Premier League final-day drama: Tottenham survive (“Spurs-Ival Sunday”) by beating Everton 1-0, while West Ham are relegated despite beating Leeds 3-0.

24 May 2026 · 58m · 23 chapters

Villa win the Europa League - will former winners Spurs go down on Sunday?

The episode is a football-focused preview and review of major end-of-season matches.

21 May 2026 · 46m · 29 chapters

Arsenal are Premier League champions

Arsenal winning the Premier League title, plus discussion of key season turning points, Arsenal’s style/stats, and wider end-of-season fallout (Man City’s Pep exit, Bournemouth’s rise,…

20 May 2026 · 53m · 26 chapters

Roma take charge of Champions League chase at the expense of Juventus

European football season wrap-up, focusing on the race for Champions League spots (especially Roma vs Juventus), plus major end-of-season outcomes in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and the Europa…

19 May 2026 · 52m · 24 chapters

Chelsea appoint Alonso, Salah lets loose and West Ham woes worsen

Weekend football roundup focused on West Ham’s 3-1 loss at Newcastle and the relegation implications; Manchester City’s FA Cup final win over Chelsea via Antoine Semenyo’s goal; and Chelsea’s…

17 May 2026 · 1h 15m · 37 chapters