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Your daily World Cup 2026 podcast. Get the latest World Cup news, expert analysis, match previews and reviews, team news, reaction and interviews from across the tournament. From the biggest matches and talking points to in-depth discussion of the world's best players and teams, we'll bring you everything you need to follow the FIFA World Cup 2026. Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.
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World Cup: England stall against Ghana – 5 Live Reaction
Yesterday00:49:15Tap to summarizeRelive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as England are held to a goalless draw with Ghana in their second Group L match at the World Cup in Boston.Mark Chapman is joined by former England internationals Paul Robinson, Steph Houghton and Phil Jagielka, as well as correspondent John Murray to break down England's failure to break Ghana down.Hear from England's Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Marc Guehi, Jordan Pickford and manager Thomas Tuchel - and we also hear from Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.Commentary of England's final group game against Panama is live on 5 Live and BBC Sounds on Saturday 27th June from 10pm.TIMECODES:00:08 - Full-time whistle and analysis 12:20 - Declan Rice with Kelly Somers 20:28 - England captain Harry Kane with John Murray 23:04 - Marc Guehi with John Murray 31:12 - Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz 37:00 - Jordan Pickford with Kelly Somers 40:48 - England manager Thomas Tuchel with John Murray
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World Cup: England, Ronaldo & Humble Pie
Yesterday00:32:59Tap to summarizeEngland were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Ghana, but is there any reason to panic?Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Stephen Warnock to react to England's latest World Cup outing. Why did Thomas Tuchel's side struggle to break Ghana down, and what can they learn from facing a stubborn low block? The team also discuss a difficult night for Harry Kane and what the result means for England's hopes of topping the group.Scotland have a huge clash coming up with Brazil and Eilidh Barbour joined to give the latest from Scotland camp and asks... can Scotland make history?Plus, Rick and Lloyd are forced to eat their humble pie after Cristiano Ronaldo finally found his World Cup scoring touch with two goals for Portugal. And an innocent trip to the toilets takes an awkward turn when Lloyd's attempt at a prank goes badly wrong.
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World Cup: Thomas Tuchel & Declan Rice ahead of Ghana match
2d ago00:17:42Tap to summarizeEngland boss Thomas Tuchel and vice-captain Declan Rice have been speaking to John Murray ahead of their second group game against Ghana. They reflect on the mood in the England camp following the Croatia win in their first group match and how important a win against Ghana could be. John is also joined by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, they talk about how England need to take advantage of their 'attacking freedom' and how the weather forecasted could work in England's favour, but also how they need to be aware of Ghana's front line. You can find full match commentary of England v Ghana on 5 Live with John Murray and Paul Robinson from 9pm.0’34 - Paul Robinson on the weather going into the game 1’51 - team selection for England v Ghana 4’00 - Thomas Tuchel on mood in England camp & learnings from Croatia game 7’00 - Paul Robinson on Jude Bellingham & England having ‘attacking freedom’ 9’47 - Declan Rice on his fitness 10’19 - The feeling in the camp post Croatia win 11’18 - How important the Ghana game will be 12’23 - Rice advice for fans in hot conditions at home 13’00 - Rice on winning Arsenal player of the season 14'57 - Paul Robinson on Ghana’s front line
Transcribe →World Cup: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland & Jamie Foxx
2d ago00:33:57Tap to summarizeMessi, Mbappé and Haaland all scored twice on a day dominated by the World Cup’s biggest stars.Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react to another record-breaking night for Lionel Messi, who became the tournament’s all-time leading goalscorer, and discuss what it means for his place in football history.Julien Laurens joins to assess a huge day for the superstars, reflect on France’s dramatic win over Iraq and a 130-minute weather delay.Kelly Somers brings the latest from England camp ahead of their meeting with Ghana in Boston.Plus, Rick and Lloyd take on table tennis and Lloyd does a questionable Jamie Foxx impression.
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World Cup: Lamine Yamal Lights Up Spain
4d ago00:36:05Tap to summarizeSpain produced one of the performances of the World Cup so far as they swept aside Saudi Arabia 4-0, while Cape Verde continued their remarkable tournament with a shock draw against Uruguay.Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react to another big day at the World Cup and are joined by Elizabeth Conway from Atlanta, where she watched Spain's impressive victory and a standout display from Lamine Yamal. Will this be his tournament?The team also discuss Cape Verde's latest giant-killing result and what it means for one of the World Cup's surprise packages.Plus, Rick and Lloyd went to Belgium's match against Iran in Los Angeles alongside Dion Dublin and Conor McNamara, before comparing notes on how they spent their day off.
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The Wayne Rooney Show: Clichy on Mbappe, Henderson & France in 2010
4d ago00:39:07Tap to summarizeGaël Clichy joins Wayne for the latest World Cup debate covering England's hopes, France's expectations and Jordan Henderson's controversial selection. There's also a passionate defence of Kylian Mbappé, with comparisons to an all-time great and a warning that football sometimes does not fully appreciate brilliance until it's gone.This is a fascinating look inside life at a major tournament, with the truth behind France's infamous 2010 World Cup controversy and why modern defenders are struggling. Plus, predictions, dark horses and who could lift the trophy.
Transcribe →World Cup: Scotland's Fate Still In Their Hands
5d ago00:40:20Tap to summarizeScotland suffered a narrow defeat to Morocco, but their World Cup hopes remain firmly alive.Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Pat Nevin, fresh from the stadium, to reflect on an encouraging performance from Steve Clarke's side. What does the result mean for Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages, and what can they take into a huge game against Brazil?South American football journalist Tim Vickery joins the pod to discuss the mood around Brazil after their win over Haiti and assess their chances of ending a 24-year wait for World Cup glory.Plus, the team react to the USA reaching the knockout stages, and Lloyd takes to the pitch for a football match of his own in Los Angeles.
Transcribe →World Cup: Scotland's Biggest Test Yet
6d ago00:42:11Tap to summarizeScotland face their biggest test of the World Cup so far as they prepare to take on Morocco.Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by former Scotland international Charlie Adam to preview a huge match for Steve Clarke's side.German football journalist Raphael Honigstein joins Rick & Lloyd in Santa Monica to look back on the opening round of group games and separate the genuine contenders from the early overreactions. Are Spain already out of the running after their draw with Cape Verde? Should Portugal be worried? And will Cristiano Ronaldo ever score a World Cup goal?Raph also praises Thomas Tuchel's man management and reflects on the unique challenge of covering a tournament spread across three countries, before Rick and Lloyd discover that shopping in Beverly Hills can be a humbling experience.
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World Cup: Thomas Frank on international management, England & hydration breaks
1w ago00:30:35Tap to summarizeThomas Frank joins Breakfast in America to talk World Cup egos, the joy of Lionel Messi, Harry Kane’s mentality, building international squads and much more.Steve Crossman is alongside former Scotland striker Kris Boyd and The Athletic’s Adam Crafton in Bubby Diner’s in Manhattan. Listen to our live show in New York and Boston on BBC Sounds every weekday between 1pm and 3pm.Timecodes 00:45 Thomas Frank’s other big sporting event of the summer 02:15 How do you manage megastars? 04:30 Are top players in their best shape for the World Cup? 06:00 The ‘no bad eggs’ policy 10:00 What makes a good international squad and are England’s players scared of Thomas Tuchel? 11:30 What do England need to improve after the opening game victory? 14:00 Does Harry Kane do too much? 16:45 How would Thomas deal with the hydration breaks? 22:00 Does Thomas want to go into international management? 24:20 Has international management got more attractive?
Transcribe →World Cup: Kane & Bellingham Put On A Show
1w ago00:32:45Tap to summarizeEngland's World Cup campaign is up and running after a 4-2 victory over Croatia.Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react alongside Paul Robinson, who was at the stadium to witness England's opening win. The team discuss Jude Bellingham's standout display after admitting he had a chip on his shoulder heading into the tournament, while Harry Kane once again showed why he's England's talisman on the biggest stage.They are also joined by Royal Oak Sunday League manager Steve Bracknall, who made the trip to watch England at a World Cup for the very first time. Fresh from what he describes as the best day of his life, Steve shares his experiences of following the fans and soaking up the atmosphere around the match... from his bed.Plus, with Kane, Messi and Mbappé all on the scoresheet already, why is Cristiano Ronaldo still waiting for his first World Cup goal?
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