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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

England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after surviving the game of the tournament so far.

Goals, red cards, VAR drama and an unforgettable night at the Azteca Stadium had it all as Thomas Tuchel's side edged past Mexico in a last-16 classic.

With Lloyd Griffith back from Las Vegas, he joins Rick Edwards and Dion Dublin to relive an extraordinary evening, break down how England overcame one of their toughest tests yet and ask what it means for their World Cup hopes.

Plus, friend of the pod Greg James checks in, fresh from Taylor Swift's wedding, with a voice note from Brazil v Norway.

World Cup: England Survive Mexico Thriller

Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5Live at full time as England clinch a quarter final place in the World Cup, thanks to a heroic display from Thomas Tuchel's men. Mark Chapman is joined by Paul Robinson, Matthew Upson, Stephen Warnock and John Murray to discuss a night they'll never forget. Hear from Tuchel, Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham and a very hoarse Harry Kane in the Azteca Stadium. 

15:03 INTERVIEW: Harry Kane
18:39 Concerns over a post-match injury to Jordan Henderson
23:10 How will England set up against Norway in the quarter final?
27:08 INTERVIEW: Thomas Tuchel
30:58 INTERVIEW: Jude Bellingham
33:36 INTERVIEW: Jordan Pickford

World Cup: 10 man England beat Mexico in a classic – 5 Live Reaction

Can England cope with Mexico?

With Lloyd Griffith still in Las Vegas, Dion Dublin joins Rick Edwards to preview England's last-16 clash and ask whether they can handle the heat, altitude and atmosphere at the iconic Azteca Stadium.

BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel brings the latest from England camp, while Moroccan football journalist Amine El Mari explains why Morocco believe they can upset France and continue their World Cup story.

Plus, a voice note arrives from Steve in Gillingham... or does it?

World Cup: Can England Cope With Mexico?

We're now more than half way through the World Cup and Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith have quite rightly earned themselves a day off, so here's a chance to listen back to some of their best moments on the podcast so far.

TIMECODES:
0'27 - Lloyd's opening question in the BBC's first interview with an England player
4'40 - Rick & Lloyd on a tandem bike
8'37 - Steve Bracknall's appearance England v Croatia
13'42 - Ronaldo Humble Pie

World Cup: Rick & Lloyd Best Bits

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

Scotland 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.

World Cup: Scotland's Biggest Test Yet

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