Episode 3574: California Dreamin’, Poch Stomp, Oh Canada, Burnt Out Stars, CIA v Gordon Banks, Czech Interlopers, Montezuma’s Revenge
After Mexico’s emotion on Thursday night, we’ve seen the other two hosts in action over the last 12 hours, and all 3 remain unbeaten. Canada laboured to a point against Bosnia, and the United States roared into action with a thumping 4-1 win over Paraguay.
We jag back and forth through space and time to talk to Ken about the Canadians, before giving him the evening/morning off so we can talk to Rory Smith of the Observer in LA, where after seeing the host nation’s first win, he’ll watch Iran make their bow in a country they’re currently at war with on Monday night/Tuesday morning.
The reason for Ken’s absence becomes clear as the show progresses, as does the difficulty we all appear to be having juggling multiple time-zones. What’s important to remember is that the World Cup is now very much on, so remain vigilant.
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Go to PatreonMexico win a World Cup game, in style, at the Azteca, and their ageing hero scores and then weeps with joy – it doesn’t get better than this!
Ken was there to see and hear and feel it all, and joins us from the stadium.
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