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BBC Radio 5 Live

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.

Football Daily

World Cup winner and Spain's record goalscorer, David Villa, joins Rick Edwards to reflect on Spain's impressive 2-0 win over Austria and explains why he believes they can go all the way at this World Cup.

The former Spain striker also discusses Mikel Oyarzabal's importance to this team, shares memories of playing alongside Lionel Messi and reveals what it takes to win football's biggest prize.

With Lloyd Griffith away in Las Vegas, Guillem Balague and Dion Dublin join Rick to analyse Spain's latest statement victory and debate the dramatic finish to Portugal's clash with Croatia after a late equaliser was ruled out by VAR.

TIMECODES:
0’00 - Guillem Balague alongside Rick
1’53 - David Villa on Mikel Oyarzabal
4’33 - David Villa on Golden Boot
6’09 - On what it was like to play with Lionel Messi
7’22 - What does he think on this Spain team?
8’50 - A word on England “I believe in them”
9’20 - On the new ball for strikers
17’40 - Dion joins to recap the Spain game & Portugal v Croatia madness

World Cup: David Villa On Spain, Messi & World Cup Glory

Harry Kane came to England's rescue to send Thomas Tuchel's side into the World Cup last 16 - but the biggest challenge may be what's waiting next.

Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by John Murray to reflect on England's dramatic win before turning their attention to a mouthwatering last-16 tie against Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium.

FOX Sports commentator Rodolfo Landeros gives the view from Mexico: do they fear England, how big is home advantage, and what can England expect from the altitude, the heat and one of football's most famous atmospheres?

Plus, Rick and Lloyd relive the moment their neighbour knocked on the door just two minutes after Harry Kane's winner - not to complain, but to borrow some vanilla extract.

TIMECODES
2’00 - Rick & Lloyd get interrupted during the football… for some vanilla extract
5’40 - John Murray joins the pod
22’40 - Mexican football commentator Rodolfo Landeros tells us what to expect from Mexico
30’30 - Was Florin Balogun’s red card fair?
35’30 - Lloyd doesn’t like the listeners’ ‘pun’ suggestions

World Cup: England Through... Now Mexico Awaits

Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as England's World Cup dream is saved by Harry Kane's brace against DR Congo. They now face Mexico in the cauldron of the Azteca Stadium for the Round of 16. 
Kelly Cates is joined by former England players Steph Houghton and Paul Robinson, plus John Murray and Kelly Somers get reaction from head coach Thomas Tuchel and the players. The Observer's Football Correspondent Rory Smith also gives his thoughts on the match.

INTERVIEWS
17:00 Harry Kane
20:30 Declan Rice
23:10 Elliot Anderson
35:40 Anthony Gordon
37:10 Axel Tuanzebe
42:55 Thomas Tuchel

World Cup: Kane Brace Rescues England – 5 Live Reaction

England boss Thomas Tuchel and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford have been speaking to John Murray ahead of their Round of 32 tie against DR Congo. They talk about their expectations from a side that have impressed so far at the World Cup. And with penalty shootouts being ever present in this round so far, they discuss how they've prepared for that and whether they'll follow the blueprint set by Gareth Southgate. 

John is also joined by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson and they talk about how England will benefit from playing in an air conditioned stadium, but how this will not continue if they beat DR Congo.

You can listen to full match commentary of England v DR Congo on 5 Live with John Murray and Paul Robinson from 5pm.

2’00 - Paul Robinson on the benefits of playing in an air conditioned stadium
2’48 - Will Jarell Quansah and Reece James be involved?
3’45 - How DR Congo will play against England 
7’14 - Thomas Tuchel interview
7’52 - What Tuchel expects from DR Congo 
9’24 - Are England ready for penalties?
10’32 - Paul Robinson on how Tuchel has made England the star
12’10 - Jordan Pickford interview 
12’21 - Is it time for everyone to take the load off Bellingham & Kane?
13’06 - How have the defensive changes affected Pickford?
13’36 - How does he prepare for penalties?
15’23 - Will England turn it on against DR Congo?
18’48 - Paul Robinson on preparing for penalties

World Cup: Thomas Tuchel & Jordan Pickford Ahead Of DR Congo Match

What does it mean to captain the USA at a home World Cup?

Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith sit down with Tim Ream to talk about leading the United States, the responsibility of wearing the armband, the legacy this team hopes to leave behind and whether he'll keep his famous blonde hair if the USA win the World Cup.

The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell joins to look back on another day in the last 16 as Norway, France and Mexico all book their places in the quarter-finals, while Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé continue their tournaments with more goals. They also look ahead to England's knockout tie with DR Congo.

Plus, Rick and Lloyd discuss which celebrity they can replace on the 'star wall' in the pub.

World Cup: Tim Ream On Leading The USA & His Hair Promise

Germany and the Netherlands are both out of the World Cup after dramatic penalty shootout defeats.

Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Raphael Honigstein to react to Germany's shock exit to Paraguay, ask where it all went wrong and discuss what comes next.

Humphrey Ker also drops by to talk Wrexham, life working across the UK and USA, and how he spotted Switzerland's John Manzambi a few years ago and wanted to sign him.

Plus, Brazil and Morocco book their place in the last 16 and Rick and Lloyd reflect on Cody Gakpo's emotional goal celebration for the Netherlands following a difficult week off the pitch.

TIMECODES
00’00 - Rick & Lloyd’s emotional reaction to Cody Gakpo’s goal
2’25 - Humphrey Ker joins the pod to talk a bit of Wrexham & USA
11’00 - Raphael Honigstein on Germany going out
25’00 - Netherlands crashing out to Morocco
32’00 - Brazil going out to Japan

World Cup: Germany & Netherlands Out On Pens

Former Chelsea and Spain captain César Azpilicueta talks to Steve Crossman about playing with a young Lamine Yamal, his time at Chelsea with Reece James and Thomas Tuchel, and his early years at Marseille working under Didier Deschamps. 

TIMECODES: 
05:21 – Working with Didier Deschamps at Marseille
12:45 – Lamine Yamal
21:08 – Reece James
23:57 – Thomas Tuchel

World Cup: César Azpilicueta on Yamal, Deschamps & Tuchel

Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as England beat Panama at New York New Jersey Stadium to finish top of Group L at the FIFA World Cup. Mark Chapman is joined by Alan Shearer, Matthew Upson, Paul Robinson and correspondent John Murray. Also hear from Jude Bellingham, Thomas Tuchel, Marcus Rashford, Ezri Konsa and Harry Kane.

INTERVIEWS
09:55 Jude Bellingham,
15:50 Thomas Tuchel,
21:15 Marcus Rashford,
25:35 Ezri Konsa,
31:00 Harry Kane.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sun 2000 South Africa v Canada in Last 32,
Mon 1800 Brazil v Japan in Last 32,
Mon 2130 Germany v Paraguay in Last 32,
Tue 0200 Netherlands v Morocco in Last 32,
Tue 1800 Ivory Coast v Norway in Last 32,
Tue 2200 France v Sweden in Last 32.

World Cup: England beat Panama – 5 Live Reaction

Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland manager following their World Cup exit, with Eilidh Barbour joining Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith to react to the news and assess what went wrong for Scotland.

England are through to the last 32 after a 2-0 win over Panama. Paul Robinson joins from the stadium to break down another slightly underwhelming performance, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham again central to the result to get the job done.

The Athletic's Adam Crafton looks ahead to England’s knockout tie with DR Congo and runs through the standout fixtures from an exciting last 32 line-up.

Plus, Rick and Lloyd discuss the Nigerian goalkeeper who’s taken over everyone’s algorithms despite not being at the World Cup, and Lloyd shares a story from his time working in DR Congo on an old job.

World Cup: Steve Clarke Goes & England Get The Job Done

What could hosting the World Cup mean for football in the United States?

Rick Edwards is back from his backgammon adventures to join Lloyd Griffith as Fulham's owner, Tony Khan, shares his perspective on the tournament, discusses the legacy it could leave in the USA and gives an update on Fulham following Marco Silva's departure.

Guillem Balague joins to react to one of the biggest shocks of the World Cup as Cape Verde reach the knockout stages and Uruguay crash out. 

Plus, France impress again, Ousmane Dembélé fires himself into the Golden Boot race with a hat-trick, and Rick and Lloyd relive their morning kickabout where Lloyd finally got on the scoresheet thanks to an assist from Rick.

World Cup: Tony Khan On The USA's World Cup

Scotland's World Cup hopes are looking more unlikely after defeat to Brazil, but is there still a way through?

Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Kasper Schmeichel to assess Scotland's position and discuss the mindset needed when a tournament doesn't go according to plan.

The former Denmark goalkeeper explains how players recover from mistakes on the biggest stage, why the World Cup ball has become such a talking point among goalkeepers and what makes every goalkeeper different.

Lloyd also reveals to Kasper that he collects goalkeeper gloves, including several worn by Kasper's father, Peter Schmeichel.

Plus, Rick and Lloyd answer your questions on everything from Lloyd's singing and their gym sessions to their favourite game of the World Cup so far.

World Cup: Kasper Schmeichel On Scotland's Chances

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