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by The Times · English
The thinking fan's football podcast. From previews to reviews, winners to losers, who's in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactics, stats and the dreaded VAR - join the best reporters covering the biggest sport on the planet. Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson, The Game brings you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments. We know football isn't life and death. It's much more serious than that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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WORLD CUP DAY 38: Big final preview, as England take bronze
Daily World Cup show previewing the World Cup final Spain vs Argentina after England’s 6-4 bronze-medal win over France in the third-place playoff.
19 Jul 2026 · 40m · 14 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 37: The big one! No, really...
England’s World Cup third-place playoff day and what it means for England’s football culture, coaching, and future; plus FIFA’s “winner’s ring” cash grab and a preview of the Spain-Argentina final.
18 Jul 2026 · 29m · 12 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 36: England Defeat Debrief
Day 36 “England Defeat Debrief” on The Game (Times/Sunday Times) after England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina; focuses on why England conceded after scoring, Thomas Tuchel’s future, and…
17 Jul 2026 · 38m · 16 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 35: England throw it away as Tuchel loses nerve
England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina (1-0), focusing on Thomas Tuchel’s “lost nerve” after scoring, England’s overly passive defending, and the lack of an outlet/counterattack plan while…
15 Jul 2026 · 42m · 12 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 34: Will it be England or Argentina to play 'brilliant' Spain?
World Cup semi-final build-up and analysis of Spain vs France (Day 34).
15 Jul 2026 · 38m · 8 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 33: Why Mbappe is a great captain
World Cup semi-final preview (Day 33). England’s chances vs Argentina, focusing on Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel’s touchline intensity; then France vs Spain, centered on Kylian Mbappé’s…
14 Jul 2026 · 21m · 9 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 32: Semi-Finals preview
World Cup semi-finals preview (England vs Argentina; France vs Spain), including whether the tournament’s best teams are still standing and who might reach the final.
13 Jul 2026 · 57m · 23 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 31: Bellingham drags England to the Semi Final
England reach the World Cup semi-final after a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway (Day 31).
12 Jul 2026 · 34m · 16 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 30: "Don't miss this chance" - The Big England preview
World Cup Day 30 preview of England vs Norway (make-or-break for a quarter-final spot), plus discussion of Spain’s 2-1 win over Belgium and outlook for the France vs Spain semi-final.
11 Jul 2026 · 31m · 12 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 29: Why England should make the final
The Game’s World Cup Day 29 episode. Part 1 reviews France’s 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco and debates France’s performance level and VAR timing.
10 Jul 2026 · 28m · 10 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 28: Quarter Final Previews
This episode is a World Cup quarterfinal preview show from The Times/Sunday Times Game Football Podcast (Day 28).
9 Jul 2026 · 48m · 16 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 27: Argentina win another thriller, is England their destiny?
Round-of-16 wrap-up at the World Cup, focusing on Argentina’s 3-2 comeback vs Egypt (after being 2-0 down), the VAR controversy around a disallowed “goal,” and England’s “greatest since 1966” win vs…
8 Jul 2026 · 48m · 16 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 26: Ronaldo out and Balogun can't save USA
The episode of Game Football Podcast (World Cup Day 26) reviews knockout action and looks ahead. Topic 1: USA vs Belgium (USA lose 4-1).
7 Jul 2026 · 42m · 23 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 25: England's epic win in the Azteca
Part 1 of The Game’s World Cup daily show focuses on England’s 3-2 knockout win over Mexico at the Azteca (Mexico’s Jarrell Quanza sent off; England played much of the second half with 10 men).
6 Jul 2026 · 47m · 15 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 24: England braced for Azteca and France survive a kicking
The Game Football Podcast (World Cup Day 24) previews England vs Mexico (Round of 16 at Azteca) and reviews France vs Paraguay plus Morocco vs Canada.
5 Jul 2026 · 46m · 20 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 23: England kick off farce and Cape Verde drama
World Cup Day 23 roundup—FIFA’s proposed England-Mexico kick-off time change, Cape Verde’s dramatic run vs Argentina, Egypt’s penalty-shootout win over Australia, plus Round of 16 matchups and…
4 Jul 2026 · 38m · 12 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 22: Ronaldo through and Spain look strong
The episode is a World Cup Day 22 roundup focused on Round of 32 drama and England’s build-up.
3 Jul 2026 · 34m · 10 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 21: Harry Kane rescues England
England’s 2-1 World Cup Round of 16 qualification vs DR Congo, debate over tactics/selection (especially right back), and preview of England vs Mexico at altitude; plus a brief tournament round-up.
1 Jul 2026 · 42m · 15 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 20: Mbappe and Olise shine, can Kane and Bellingham follow?
The episode is a World Cup Day 20 preview and reaction show focused on England’s round-of-32 match vs DR Congo, plus France vs Norway and other late-night knockout implications.
1 Jul 2026 · 44m · 17 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 19: Paraguay stun Germany
The episode covers World Cup Day 19 shocks and knockout qualification.
30 Jun 2026 · 39m · 17 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 18: Round of 32 predictions and England update
World Cup Day 18 preview of the Round of 32 after Canada beat South Africa 1-0, plus group-stage highlights and England/Scotland discussion, then predictions for several Round of 32 matches.
29 Jun 2026 · 1h · 23 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 17: England win but do they need to improve?
England reach the 2026 World Cup knockout stage as Group L winners after a 2-0 win over Panama, but the panel argues the performance lacked control, excitement, and a clear identity.
28 Jun 2026 · 35m · 16 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 16: Cape Verde heroics, now England expects
Day 16 of the Times/Sunday Times “Game Football” World Cup podcast covers: Cape Verde reaching the knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia (Group H runners-up) and will face Argentina in…
27 Jun 2026 · 27m · 10 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 15: Ecuador joy as Brobbey becomes unlikely hero
World Cup group-stage wrap (Day 15) plus preview of upcoming Round of 32 and key storylines: Ecuador’s upset over Germany, Netherlands’ attacking form, Sweden’s “feel-good” qualification with…
26 Jun 2026 · 25m · 16 chapters