Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Dan Bardell, and Sid Lowe as debutants Cape Verde earn a historic draw against favorites Spain in their first ever World Cup match.
Cape Verde's Heroic Defensive Display
In a stunning defensive effort, Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their opening Group H match. Sid Lowe joins the podcast to discuss whether this is an early blip for Spain or a sign of deeper concerns for fans.
Other Group H Action
Saudi Arabia also claimed a point against Uruguay, with Marcelo Bielsa watching ruefully from his bucket as his side missed several second-half chances.
Group G Developments
In Group G, Belgium needed Romelu Lukaku to secure a point against Egypt. Meanwhile, New Zealand's Elijah Just gave his side the lead twice, but they could not hold on against Iran.
The episode also includes a preview of Tuesday's action and answers to listener questions. Support the Guardian and find Football Weekly on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
