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

Lionel and Kylian are going stride for stride in the race for the Golden Boot and the race to be the World Cup’s all-time top scorer. Jimbo is with Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell in Los Angeles with Day 13 to look ahead to as well. England look to build on their impressive victory over Croatia with another 3 points against Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana. Can Kane step up to the plate after what Messi and Mbappe did on Monday? Despite missing a penalty, Lionel claims the all-time top scorer record all for himself against Austria. Michael Cox was there. France go through to the last 32 with a 3-0 win over Iraq with Mbappe, Olise and Dembele all on song. And Norway also make it to the next round after another brace for Erling Haaland in their 3-2 victory over Senegal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Totally Football Show in Los Angeles after another good day for the underdogs. Jimbo has Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams for company with an exciting Day 12 in prospect. Spain hit cruise control against Saudi Arabia, with Pol Ballus watching Yamal and co in full flow in Atlanta. Cape Verde stun Uruguay by drawing 2-2 to make it two games unbeaten against two former world champions. Nick Miller knows what this means. Egypt secure their first ever World Cup win against New Zealand. And Team Totally have a day out at SoFi to watch Iran hold the Belgians! Messi, Mbappe and Haaland will step out onto the stage again on Monday with Argentina, France and Norway looking to book their place in the knockouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Mannschaft steal a last-gasp victory over Ivory Coast to top Group E on Day 10 of the World Cup. Jimbo, Tom Williams and Phil Hay are by the pool in Los Angeles, taking a dip into the best of the action. Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast thanks to a game-changing cameo from Deniz Undav off the bench. Is he this tournament’s Toto Schillaci? Curacao claim their first ever World Cup point after a record-breaking number of saves by goalkeeper Eloy Room against Ecuador. Brian Brobbey is the star of Netherlands’ emphatic 5-1 victory over Sweden as they take control of Group F. How far can Ronald Koeman’s side go? Sunday’s action will see Spain and Belgium try to secure their first wins of the tournament. Plus New Zealand and Egypt seek a first ever World Cup finals victory. Can the All Whites take the 3 points? Michael Burgess has more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The USMNT become the second team to progress while Haiti are the first team eliminated. Jimbo is with Duncan Alexander and Phil Hay poolside in LA after a pretty fine Day 9 at the World Cup. USA make it two wins out of two and are through to the last 32 following their victory over Australia. And Pochettino and his players are dreaming of going all the way. Scotland are narrowly beaten by Morocco, conceding the only goal after just 70 seconds. It’s all on the line for Steve Clarke’s side when they face Brazil on Wednesday, who knock out Haiti. Day 10 will see Germany meet Ivory Coast in a mouthwatering encounter. Plus it’s Netherlands v Sweden. How good are the vibes with the Swedes after their 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia? Frida Fagerlund has more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mexico are through to the last 32, Canada look like joining them - what will Day 9 hold in store? Jimbo’s in LA with housemates Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams ahead of a mouthwatering day of action. Canada make history with the biggest win ever at the World Cup by a non-European or South American nation, smashing nine-man Qatar 6-0. Sadly the tournament is over for Ismael Kone. But it might not be for Qatar… Switzerland batter Bosnia 4-1 while the Czech Republic are pegged back by South Africa. Friday sees the USA and Australia battling it out for qualification. Paul Tenorio has the latest from Pochettino and his players. Jordan Campbell is on the streets of Boston which have taken over by Scotland fans ahead of their crunch clash with Morocco Plus Ronaldinho deep cuts and horses in departure lounges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.