About this episode

The episode discusses the thrilling finishes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, controversial refereeing decisions, and various football teams' performances.

The Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly complete, and there have been some thrilling finishes to matches. Eddie thinks that England weren’t quite as bad as people are making out, and feels confident ahead of their clash against Mexico at the Azteca. There were controversial refereeing decisions galore, as Balogun was sent off for the USA, England were denied a penalty, and Germany and Spain had goals chalked off for mystery fouls on a goalkeeper. But the real question is, will anyone be able to stop France? Can Belgium build on the momentum of their late comeback against Senegal? And will we see a better version of Brazil against Norway? Plus, Frank is finally watching ’From’, Eddie isn’t impressed with ’Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness’, and Serena Williams was up to her old tricks against Maya Joint at Wimbledon.

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