England's Imaginary '94 World Cup Bid, Egyptian Soccer, Iowa Girls' Hoops

England failed to qualify for the 1994 World Cup. This week on Only A Game, we revisit the fictional BBC radio drama that imagined a different fate for the English side. Also, the journey to break a curse over Egyptian soccer. And, how six-on-six girls' high school basketball became the pride of Iowa. Join us!

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BBC's 'Route 1: USA' And England's World Cup '94 Fantasy Ride

In 1994, Only A Game talked with the BBC's Richard Wilson, who had put together a radio drama that followed England's fictional run through the World Cup. Bill Littlefield caught up with Wilson to revisit "Route 1: USA".

3 Stories: Penn State Gambling, World Cup Own Goals, ESPN's Body Issue

Charlotte Wilder of Sports Illustrated and MLB national correspondent Will Leitch join Bill Littlefield.

Tragedy, Joy And Disappointment: The Story Of Football In Egypt

Egypt football came to a halt after a violent clash at a 2012 club game left more than 70 fans dead. Then, in 2017, for the first time since 1990, the nation qualified for the World Cup. The 2018 tournament, however, didn't go Egypt's way.

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports
The World Cup has reached the Round of 16. Bill Littlefield and Only A Game analyst Charlie Pierce discuss who they like going forward. Also, glee over Germany's ouster from the tournament. And a Portuguese road race in which every single car crashed

Before Title IX, Girls' Basketball Was Queen In Iowa

Girls' six-on-six basketball dominated the high school sports scene in Iowa in the 1970s. Then came Title IX and the five-on-five game we see today. But many who played during the six-on-six heyday look back on it with pride.