About this episode

The episode discusses the drama surrounding the World Cup, David Beckham's reunion, and Ben Stokes' overshadowed moment.

On the show today: - Hysteria and backstabbing as big dogs crash out the World Cup - David Beckham’s awkward reunion - Ben Stokes’ big moment is overshadowed by a pundit’s shagging JPs Gossip Hotline - 07354079834 If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact InjuryLawyers4U on 0330 127 8437 or visit ⁠https://www.injurylawyers4u.co.uk/?utm_source=theupshot&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=theupshot_sponsorship⁠ Links: Beckham awkward encounter - https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/comp-1782750686.png?w=646 Botham on England cricket behaviour - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3FKSCVCjypk Jaded Stokes - https://shorturl.at/EH0tL Bielsa - https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1ugs4j3/heated_interview_from_marcelo_bielsa_after_being/ Hong Myung Bo banned from shops - https://shorturl.at/wrnn9 Hong Myung Bo blurred in interview - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1558002462427954 Hong Myung Bo bows to reporters - https://shorturl.at/Q8Xcs Ruggeri - https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1uilkbr/fabrizio_corona_matteo_ruggeri_allegedly_pays/ Garnacho hair - https://shorturl.at/Jv82D JP hair - https://shorturl.at/ZAZgp Townsend eating eggs on plane…

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Host: The Upshot

Topics covered

• World Cup
• David Beckham
• Ben Stokes
• sports gossip
• cricket
• soccer

Keywords

• David Beckham
• World Cup
• Ben Stokes
• sports
• gossip
• soccer
• cricket

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