Make Football Great Again

Harry Brent and John Cross are in New Jersey, reacting to Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina, which saw them crowned the winners of the 2026 World Cup. Was the World Cup final a classic that will be remembered for years to come? What next for Lionel Messi? And can Spain, the now two-time world champions, continue to dominate the international stage? __ 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. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Brent is joined by the Mirror's chief football writer John Cross to react to "the most extraordinary World Cup I've ever seen": England's 6-4 victory against France in the 'Bronze Final'. They discuss the key performances in the third place playoff at the 2026 World Cup, including Saka's hat-trick, England fans' reaction to Thomas Tuchel, and the race for the Golden Boot. What did you think of England's best ever result on foreign soil? Let us know in the comments below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. They also ask questions about Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions, and whether he should stay for Euro 2028. __ 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. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. In this episode of Make Football Great Again: - Did Tuchel's contract extension effect his decision making? - What went wrong in that final 30 minutes? - What's next for England? - How good was Djed Spence!? - Did Tuchel leave all the creativity on the bench? And much more! Let us know in the comments, how you think Englands tournament has been? 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. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle #England #ThreeLions #Football #Soccer #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #2026WorldCup #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Brent joins chief football writer John Cross from outside the Atlanta stadium with tension building for a chance of reaching the final of a World Cup for the first time in 60 years! In this Episode they discuss: - Bellingham having the best individual tournament of any England player - could become best England player ever - Argentina-England friction, Falklands & potential fan trouble - Tuchel-Bellingham tension blown out of proportion? - ⁠Messi potentially giving England motivation What can Tuchel's men produce, will the mentality of Argentina be too much for the Three Lions or will they conquer the turf here in Atlanta for a chance to win it all in New York 🏆 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. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle #England #ThreeLions #Football #Soccer #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #2026WorldCup #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England are in to the World Cup Semi Final! Harry Brent and a jude-bulant John Cross break down an game full of controversial calls, and quotes as the viking are sent rowing back to Norway 🇳🇴 Jude Bellingham strikes again, Djed Spence runs rampant and Harry Kane puts in a captains effort to see the three lions into the next round where they will face Argentina 💪 England were certainly feeling the Miami heat which saw several intriguing substitutions and several players given some much needed rest. What can we expect from England against Lionel Messi and Argentina on Wednesday? Let us know your thoughts ahead of the game in the comments! 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. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle #England #ThreeLions #Football #Soccer #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #2026WorldCup #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A frustrated John Cross joins Harry Brent in their Match Day preview ahead of Englands Quarter Final clash with Erling Haaland's Norway 🇳🇴 They discuss the clash of the titans as goal scoring machines Harry Kane and Erling Haaland face off for the first time on the international stage and Fifa's multiple decision reversals! It's all about heat and yet again the possibility of a weather delay as isolated storms threaten to surround Miami. 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. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle #England #ThreeLions #Football #Soccer #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #2026WorldCup #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A jubilant John Cross joins Harry Brent from Mexico City to react to the "heroic" England win in the World Cup Round of 16. They discuss the phenomenal individual performances from Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford, red card and penalty controversies, the Curse of the Right Back, and an eventful night for Jordan Henderson (despite not playing a minute at Estadio Azteca). From altitude to attitude, Harry and John briefly look ahead to the quarter final clash against Norway, and ask whether the Three Lions should start dreaming of glory. __ 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. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the TOUGHEST test of Englands World Cup campaign yet! 😳🤯 In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent is joined by the Mirror’s Chief Football Writer, John Cross, to preview Englands incredible challenge of facing a formidable Mexican team at the famous Estadio Azteca! Adjusting to altitude with thinner air, faster ball movement and faster accumulation of fatigue, we discuss how England are to tackle this monumental challenge. 🔥 In this episode, we unpack: The weather and the potential storms that threaten to delay the game! Altitude acclimatization and the question of some help from a certain drug! Defensive capabilities: Is Djed Spence good enough to stay on in place of Reece James and is Jarell Quansah back fit? Will Harry Kane yet again be Englands saviour? The Ultimate Challenge: Previewing the Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the infamous Estadio Azteca, where the hosts have only lost 2 games at their home ground! 🔔 Subscribe to Make Football Great Again so you never miss a match reaction or preview during England’s 2026 World Cup campaign!#EnglandFootball #WorldCup2026 #HarryKane #JudeBellingham #DeclanRice #ThreeLions #EstadioAzteca #EnglandVsMexico #SoccerPodcast #JohnCross 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. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle #England #ThreeLions #Football #Soccer #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #2026WorldCup #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the great escape in Atlanta! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔥 In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent is joined by the Mirror’s Chief Football Writer, John Cross, to break down England’s stressful, heart-stopping 2-1 victory over DR Congo in the final group stage match of the 2026 World Cup. After trailing for 70 minutes, captain Harry Kane once again played saviour, flipping the match with two late goals to book the Three Lions a spot in the Round of 16. We dive into the controversial penalty shout that VAR ignored, the impact of FIFA's new hydration breaks, and give our brutal player ratings for the squad (with a few harsh realities for Marcus Rashford and Djed Spence). 🔥 In this episode, we unpack: Harry Kane's Heroics: Why his second goal will go down in England World Cup folklore. The Penalty Controversy: Did Kane leave his foot in, or did the referee and VAR completely bottle a clear foul? Midfield Fatigue: Is Declan Rice running on empty? Why the Rice & Elliot Anderson pairing isn't working. The Left-Side Void: The ongoing struggles of Marcus Rashford when starting versus coming off the bench. The Ultimate Challenge: Previewing the Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the infamous Estadio Azteca, where the hosts have a 79% win rate. 🔔 Subscribe to Make Football Great Again so you never miss a match reaction or preview during England’s 2026 World Cup campaign! #EnglandFootball #WorldCup2026 #HarryKane #JudeBellingham #DeclanRice #ThreeLions #EstadioAzteca #EnglandVsMexico #SoccerPodcast #JohnCross ⏳ The Timecodes 0:00 – Intro: England's heart-stopping 2-1 victory over DR Congo 1:47 – The Emotional Rollercoaster: Going from sheer panic to absolute glory 3:02 – Attacking Fluidity: Was this England's best attacking performance of the tournament? 4:56 – The Penalty Controversy: Did VAR rob Harry Kane before halftime? 7:12 – FIFA's Hydration Breaks: How the controversial pauses saved England's tactical setup 9:44 – Player Ratings: The Defence (Pickford, Spence, Guéhi, Konsa) 11:08 – Midfield Ratings: Why Elliot Anderson and Declan Rice cannot play together 13:03 – Attacking Ratings: Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford's struggles, and Harry Kane's heroics 15:58 – The Subs: Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka's impact 16:17 – 3 Things We Learned: The broken left flank, Djed Spence's starting spot, and Declan Rice's exhaustion 19:22 – The Estadio Azteca Factor: Previewing the historic Round of 16 clash against Mexico 21:38 – Thomas Tuchel's Job Security: Is a Round of 16 exit acceptable for England? 22:55 – Outro: Looking ahead to Sunday's Azteca preview 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. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle #England #ThreeLions #Football #Soccer #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #2026WorldCup #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices