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Make Football Great Again

Reach plc
England National Football Team
England
World Cup 2026
World Cup
Thomas Tuchel
Jude Bellingham
Harry Kane
Argentina
Panama
Ghana
Norway
2026 FIFA World Cup
Qatar
Croatia
Erling Haaland
FIFA World Cup 2026
France
Mexico
2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast

Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. We're bringing you expert insight, authentic flavour and just the right amount of chaos as we count down to the biggest party in football history. Come and join the journey. Let's Make Football Grea... more

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Ahead of England third-place playoff against France in the 2026 World Cup, Harry Brent and John Cross are in Miami to look back at the Three Lions' performance at this summer's tournament.

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Harry Brent and John Cross break down England's semi-final loss to Argentina. After taking a 1-0 lead, Tuchel's side bowed out after two moments of magic from none other than Argentina's Majestic Number 10: Lionel Messi.

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Daniel Caw
Football journalist from The Daily Record
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Episode: ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ โ€œWe donโ€™t want to be tourists, we want to make an IMPACTโ€: excitement builds for Scotland
Darren Cooney
Football journalist from The Daily Record
The Daily Record
Episode: ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ โ€œWe donโ€™t want to be tourists, we want to make an IMPACTโ€: excitement builds for Scotland
Lee Wingate
Football aficionado from The Sweeper Podcast
The Sweeper Podcast
Episode: Curacao ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ผ No ENEMIES and a clean slate at World Cups | What can the boys in Blue deliver?
Hassanane Balal
Host of the Iraq Football Podcast
Episode: ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ "Much more than football": what underdogs Iraq want to show the world ๐Ÿ† 2026 World Cup Preview
James Sharman
Footy Prime podcast host
Footy Prime
Episode: Why Everyone is WRONG About Canada at the 2026 World Cup ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 2026 World Cup Preview
Amy Walsh
Former Canada International and Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame member
Canadian soccer community
Episode: Why Everyone is WRONG About Canada at the 2026 World Cup ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 2026 World Cup Preview
Sudesh Baniya
Qatari football expert
Qatari football expert
Episode: Qatar: "We belong on this stage" ๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Can the 2022 hosts surprise in Group B? ๐Ÿ† 2026 World Cup Preview
Nathan Joyce
Copa Club Podcast host
Copa Club Podcast
Episode: Faking An Illness to Escape the Police?! ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ The Insane Story of Enner Valencia!
Mo Fayed
Journalist and Saudi football expert
Saudi football media
Episode: Can Salem Al-Dawsari Cement His Status as Saudi Arabia's GOAT? ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ

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Harry Brent
Host of Make Football Great Again

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Very engaging

    Throughly enjoyed this podcast. Looking forward to the next one!

    Apple Podcasts
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    LondonerInTheShire
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Irreverent brilliance

    Really enjoyed the first podcast - a good mix of knowledge and light heartedness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TC-Dubya
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Is this a joke?

    Is it?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    E.N.4
    United States6 months ago

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"It was OVER THE TOP" - WAGS v journalists: inside Baden-Baden 20 years on from 2006 World Cup
Q: Was the WAG phenomenon a distraction for the players, or a natural byproduct of a big tournament?
From the guest's perspective, the WAGs became a dominant, surreal backdrop that journalists and players navigated, but it didn't fundamentally derail the football; the on-pitch issues and Rooney's fitness were the bigger football concerns.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด "James Rodriguez is playing like an AMATEUR": Colombia will bring "chaos" and "mavericks"
Q: What would constitute a successful tournament for Colombia in the group with Portugal, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo?
A quarterfinal or at least advancing as one of the best thirds would be seen as a solid performance, but there is skepticism about whether the team can translate talent into consistent results if the tactics don't adapt.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด "James Rodriguez is playing like an AMATEUR": Colombia will bring "chaos" and "mavericks"
Q: What can you tell us about the current form of James Rodriguez and his fit in the national team under Nรฉstor Lorenzo?
Pipe suggests Rodriguez is not at his best and questions whether the coach should re-balance the team to reduce reliance on James, potentially bringing in other creative options like Juan Fernando Quintero to diversify the attack.
From FIFA Scandals to Fabio Cannavaro: The Rise of Uzbekistan Football ๐Ÿ†
Q: What are the biggest strengths and weaknesses heading into the World Cup?
Strengths include continuity in a stable system and a strong training camp; weaknesses center on defensive frailties and limited minutes for players who mainly compete outside of Europe.
From FIFA Scandals to Fabio Cannavaro: The Rise of Uzbekistan Football ๐Ÿ†
Q: Who is Uzbekistan's talisman and the focal point for the team's success?
Elder Shamurodov is described as the talisman and captain, with Khusanov as a high-profile contemporary star; Shamurodov's leadership and ongoing goal-scoring form are framed as the driving force.

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This show offers a global tour through the 2026 World Cup landscape, pairing host-led analysis with a rotating roster of football pundits, journalists, and niche experts from around the world. Episodes lean into deep-dive team previews, tactical scouting, historical context, and culture-rich storytelling, often mixing humor and fan perspective with data-driven takeaways. A standout is the willingness to explore underdog nations and to analyze both on-pitch factors (injuries, form, coaching) and off-pitch dynamics (federations, travel schedules, fan culture), making it valuable for listeners who want actionable scouting insights and lively debate ahead of a major tournament.

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3. Lee Wingate
4. Hassanane Balal
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