Football Phrases 2026 Archives - Learn English Through Football

Day twenty four at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase stubborn defence from the France v Paraguay last 16 match. The post 2026 World Cup Language Day 24: Stubborn Defence appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

Day ten at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the verb phrase 'to shrug off' and how we can use it to talk about Argentina v Austria. The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 12: (to) Shrug Off appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

Day eight at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the the match between Czechia and South Africa and the noun 'a gift' used, in this case  to talk about a refereeing decision. The post 2026 World Cup Language 8: (a) Gift appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the adjective phrase, 'out-and-out' which is used to talk about players' styles of play. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (an) Out-and-out appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the verb phrase, 'to hit the byline' which describes a way of attacking. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Hit the Byline appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'come out on top' which was used to describe PSG's win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final first leg. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Come out on top appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the verb phrase 'to fizz the ballt'. This phrase ise used to talk about passing as well as shooting. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Fizz the Ball appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'no fluke' after Southampton defeated Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter final this weekend. The post Weekly Football Phrase: No Fluke appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the pverb phrasehrase 'skied it'. This phrase can be used to describe shooting or a shot. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Sky It appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase 'caught napping', a phrase usually used to talk about defending. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Caught Napping appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'defend their title' after Chelsea defeated Manchester United in the Women's League Cup final this weekend.  The post Weekly Football Phrase: Defend their title appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'To be into the next round' after League One side Port Vale qualified for the quarter-final of the FA Cup.  The post Weekly Football Phrase: To be into the next round appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the cliche, 'one for the team', a phrase used alongside yellow cards. The post Weekly Football Phrase: One for the team appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the cliche, 'too good to go down' after my favourite team Tottenham lost again and are only four points above the drop zone. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Too Good to Go Down appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'penalty shootout' after the FA Cup 4th Round tie between Birmingham and Leeds was decided this way. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Penalty Shootout appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

This podcast's weekly football phrase is the verb phrase 'to dwell on'. This is used to describe talk about a player in control of the ball. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Dwell on appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

This podcast's weekly football phrase is the noun 'a scorpion kick'. This is used to describe a particular kind of shot. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Scorpion Kick appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the cliche, 'the sacking season' after two high-profile sackings in the Premier League this week. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Sacking Season appeared first on Learn English Through Football .