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

    07/03/2026 | 39 mins.
    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
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    World Cup: England Through... Now Mexico Awaits

    07/02/2026 | 38 mins.
    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
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    World Cup: Kane Brace Rescues England – 5 Live Reaction

    07/01/2026 | 49 mins.
    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
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    World Cup: Thomas Tuchel & Jordan Pickford Ahead Of DR Congo Match

    07/01/2026 | 22 mins.
    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
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    World Cup: Tim Ream On Leading The USA & His Hair Promise

    07/01/2026 | 40 mins.
    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.
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About Football Daily
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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