Box2Box with Rob Gilbert, Derek Dyson and Willem van Denderen.
The Socceroos and Japan this week fell at the Round of 32, which was disappointingly as far as any of the AFC’s nine representatives made it at the World Cup. The Asian Game’s Paul Williams returns to diagnose just why the ambitions of those in the confederation collectively fell so flat.
The BBC’s Simon Stone then reviews England’s epic encounter with Mexico at the Azteca, which breathlessly rattled from incident to incident and ultimately saw the Three Lions escape the scene of their greatest torment with a famous victory.
Also on the agenda: Ange Postecoglou to Al-Nassr, Sam Kerr to Gotham FC & reflections on the 48-team World Cup in practice.
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The Socceroos realigned their World Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw over Paraguay, sealing passage to the knockout stages for the third time. Tony Popovic’s side now face Egypt; Network 10’s Teo Pellizzeri returns to assess the state of play as both nations look to make history with a first win beyond the group stages.
Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel’s England shot out of the blocks in their opening match against Croatia, but then found the going tougher against less-fancied Ghana and Panama. Martin Tyler has watched England at World Cups as closely as anyone down the years; what chance a reprise of 1966?
Also on the agenda: Iran skipper Mehdi Taremi slams ‘disaster World Cup’, African sides progress in numbers and plenty more…
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Daniel Garb joins Willem van Denderen from Anaheim, Los Angeles to review the Socceroos 0-0 draw with Paraguay in San Francisco, which saw them through to the knockout stages of a World Cup for the third time. Jordy Bos, Tony Popovic and next-up opponent Egypt are all on the discussion table.

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The great Lawrie McKinna joins Willem van Denderen from Anaheim, Los Angeles at the conclusion of his third Green & Gold Army World Cup tour. Lawrie speaks to the Socceroos & World Cup thus far, the fluctuating fortunes of his former cubs Newcastle & Central Coast, and the growing export market of Australian managers, among plenty more.

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Daniel Garb joins Willem van Denderen from Los Angeles to review the Socceroos' 2-0 loss to the USA in Seattle. Selection, preparation, performance; there's always much to discuss when our national team is in the thick of World Cup action.

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The USA were much too strong for the Socceroos in Seattle, the 2-0 result putting them on track to win the group and give themselves the best chance of a gentle passage into the knockout stages. Jeremiah Oshan (Sounder At Heart) watched the World Cup come to his home and stage an almighty showpiece event, and he now joins us to reflect.
Then to Africa, where Cabo Verde are undefeated through matches against former winners Spain and Uruguay! BBC Sport Africa’s Rob Stevens has helped us chart the rise of the Blue Sharks in recent years, and joins us at their most historic moment yet.
Also on the agenda: full preview of the Socceroos’ meeting with Paraguay, Steve Corica leaves Auckland for Yokohama and plenty more!
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Daniel Garb joins Willem van Denderen from Vancouver following the Socceroos' hugely impressive 2-0 win over Türkiye in their World Cup opener. Tony Popovic's reputation, boldness at selection, and the storylines right throughout the side are on the agenda, before an eye to the US in Seattle.

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The Socceroos have shocked Türkiye with a consummate performance in their World Cup opener but while the nation rejoices, in-house the squad will have quickly shifted their focus to the USA. Jonathan Tannenwald (The Philadelphia Inquirer) is travelling with Team USA, and there is no better time to catch up once more.
We then welcome back another old friend; Croatia have performed admirably in recent tournaments, but can they go again? The Guardian’s Aleksandar Holiga returns, with Zlatko Dalic’s side to open their tournament against England on Thursday.
Also on the agenda: full coverage of the Socceroos’ fifth ever World Cup win & loads more!
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