# The best France team ever? Plus England will see DR Congo now

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Podcast: [The Totally Football Show with James Richardson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-totally-football-show-with-james-richardson-923658)
Published: 2026-07-01T07:50:11+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/podcast/200-the-totally-football-show/episode-755
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## Resource

Thomas Tuchel’s side look to join the big hitters in the last 16 as we look ahead to Wednesday’s action. Jimbo, Tom Williams and Phil Hay have seen some wonderful football in LA on Day 20 of the World Cup. Mbappe and Olise continue to sparkle as France dispatch Sweden 3-0. Can anyone stop Didier Deschamps’ devastating frontline? Erling Haaland’s late goal gives Norway their first ever knockout win against Ivory Coast. Next up Brazil for the team and superfan Martin Sliepnes! And Mexico breeze past Ecuador to set up a last 16 clash at the Azteca…possibly against England. The Three Lions face DR Congo in the opening match on Wednesday. Maher Mezahi tells us what to expect from the Leopards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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