World Cup: The Superstars Take Over
6/23/202634 min
Messi, Mbappé and Haaland all scored twice on a day dominated by the World Cup’s biggest stars.
Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react to another record-breaking night for Lionel Messi, who became the tournament’s all-time leading goalscorer, and discuss what it means for his place in football history.
Julien Laurens joins to assess a huge day for the superstars, reflect on France’s dramatic win over Iraq and a 130-minute weather delay.
Kelly Somers brings the latest from England camp ahead of their meeting with Ghana in Boston.
Plus, Rick and Lloyd take on table tennis and Lloyd does a questionable Jamie Foxx impression.
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First 90 secondsRick Edwards· Host0:00
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[upbeat music] The Football Daily Podcasts- At the FIFA World Cup 2026 ... with Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith.
Rick Edwards· Host1:18
Hello. You're listening to the Football Daily with me, Rick Edwards, and- Uh, and me, Lloyd Griffith.
Lloyd Griffith· Host1:25
Griffith.
Rick Edwards· Host1:26
S- slight hesitation there. It's Griffith, isn't it?
Lloyd Griffith· Host1:27
Yeah, sorry. I go, I go, do get it wrong. It's Griffith, yeah. Griffith.