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The last time the World Cup was on North American soil in 1994, many football fans were sceptical. But it planted the seed of America’s soccer culture today, and it has lived long in the memory of two nations in particular.
Rick Edwards is joined by Brazil fan Edson and two Ireland fans - Rodney and Phelim - who all travelled to the United States. They describe a sometimes underwhelming atmosphere gripped by the stifling heat, but punctuated with unforgettable moments for their teams.
02:20 - Expectations of the US 1994 World Cup
05:00 - The lack of a ‘soccer culture’
8:10 - Edson growing up watching Brazil
10:07 - Ireland coming up against Roberto Baggio’s Italy
16:35 - The excruciating heat
18:40 - John Aldridge’s famous outburst
20:40 - Why things ended in disappointment for the Irish
22:50 - An unconventional Brazil team
25:20 - Brazil vs Netherlands
27:10 - Phelim and Rodney causing chaos in Fort Lauderdale
29:15 - Brazil and Ireland welcomed home
32:30 - The significance of the 1994 World Cup for both nations

England and Scotland acclimatise to conditions in the US ahead of the World Cup.
Gordon Smart is joined by Ian Dennis and Stephen Warnock in Tampa and Kenny Crawford and Kris Boyd, who watched Scotland beat Bolivia. 
  
TIME CODES: 
0:24 England win, but it was more like a training session
3:20 How long will it take to adapt to the heat?
6:51 Scotland's 4 goal first half
8:27 Former Scotland striker Kris Boyd praises the individual performances for Scotland
11:19 Harry Kane reacts after his 79th England goal
15:44 Thomas Tuchel tells us what he liked about England's win
20:49 Che Adams speaks after scoring twice for Scotland
21:59 Lawrence Shankland talks about his performance for Scotland
23:22 Has Steve Clarke found his striker partnership for the World Cup?
26:40 Have we learned much about England?

Russia 2018 was the World Cup that changed everything for England. In one summer alone, the mood changed, the pressure lifted, and arguably for the first time since Euro 1996, the fans fell in love with the England men’s national team once more. To look back on that time, Rick Edwards is joined by Ceylon, Seb and Dan, who were swept along by it – so much so, that two of them ended up in Moscow for that fateful semi-final. They share their stories and emotions from a truly special summer.
01:46 - Pre-tournament expectations for the 2018 World Cup
06:30 - A new relationship with the England team
12:08 - England hitting Panama for six
15:20 - The Colombia game and England’s first shootout victory at a World Cup
17:55 - What Gareth Southgate got so right in those early years
22:36 - Seb and Dan’s journey to the semi-final
27:30 - How the semi-final vs Croatia unfolded
30:40 - The feeling after England’s defeat
33:53 - A new relationship with Englishness
39:40 - The legacy of this World Cup

Katie Smith is joined by former England midfielder Fran Kirby and, Vicki Sparks as they react to England’s Lionesses' 4-0 World Cup Qualifying defeat to Spain in Mallorca. Sarina Wiegman’s side did have the chance to qualify for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil this evening, but a poor performance means they have a mountain to climb against Ukraine on Tuesday.
TIME CODES
00:00 Intro
00:25 How England can now qualify.
02:00 A dismal performance
06:00 Spain shine
08:30 What next for England?
10:00 Sarina Wiegman
12:45 Keira Walsh

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball answer listener questions ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. From preparing for foreign player pronunciations, to the matches they’re most looking forward to. And from logistical travel arrangements to their favourite national anthems. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome throughout the tournament on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to [email protected]
00:30 John prepares for Mexico,
03:00 International commentary styles,
07:25 Preparing for player pronunciations,
16:40 First World Cup memories,
21:30 Is World Cup prep different?
30:45 Which matches are they most excited for?
34:00 Which cities are they most excited to visit?
36:55 Favourite national anthems & fanbases,
40:50 Thoughts on sharing commentaries,
42:40 Will the commentators be working in teams?
48:00 What does a rare summer off look like?
50:20 Will there be a World Cup TCV?
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Fri 2000 Spain v England in Women’s World Cup qualifying,
Sat 2100 England v New Zealand in friendly,
Tue 2000 England v Ukraine in Women’s World Cup qualifying,
Thu 2000 Mexico v South Africa,
Fri 0300 South Korea v Czech Republic,
Fri 2000 Canada v Bosnia & Herzegovina.