Make Football Great Again

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 is...

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 attitud...

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 discu...

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...

What a whirlwind the World Cup has produced over the last 24 hours with two big footballing nations being taken out on penalties. In this episode John and Harry discuss Englands prolific penalty takers, mentality and what it's going to take for the team to reach the final. France have sent shockwaves through the tournament with an impressive win whilst Norway took down the Ivory Coast to reach the...

England are through to the Round of 32 as Group L winners! But let’s be completely honest, Thomas Tuchel’s side made hard work of a 2-0 win over Panama at the MetLife Stadium. In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent is joined by the Mirror’s Chief Football Writer, John Cross, live from the stadium to dissect a laboured but much-needed victory. We break down another superstar...

Straight from Thomas Tuchel's pre-match press conference from the Bowels of New York and the Metlife Stadium. In this episode, John and Harry break down more bombshells out of the England camp: the injuries and troubling news of Reece James' hamstring, the mood in the camp and what Panama could potentially turn up with! Plus, John gives his honest prediction on the result and matchday squad Tuchel...

Same old England? Just when we thought the Three Lions were building serious momentum after defeating Croatia, Thomas Tuchel’s side turned in a ponderous, frustrating 0-0 draw against a resilient Ghana side in Boston. In this episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent is joined by the Mirror’s Chief Football Writer John Cross straight from the stadium to break down where it all went wrong....

England are flying high after an emphatic 4-2 opening-day victory over Croatia, but can Thomas Tuchel keep the momentum going? In this episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent is joined by The Mirror's Chief Football Writer, John Cross, fresh out of Tuchel's pre-match press conference. John gives us the inside track on the mood in the camp ahead of Tuesday’s crucial World Cup clash agains...

Harry Brent is joined by John Cross to react to England's 4-2 win against Croatia. The World Cup opener for the Three Lions featured the "sensational" Jude Bellingham, an "exquisite" finish from Marcus Rashford, "off the scale brilliant" Harry Kane, as well as a defensive unit that did not click. Can Harry Kane carry on breaking records? Will we expect more "white knuckle rollercoaster performance...

Straight from Thomas Tuchel's pre-match press conference from the spectacular AT&T Stadium in Texas, The Mirror’s Chief Football Writer John Cross joins host Harry Brann to preview England’s massive World Cup opening clash against Croatia. In this episode, John and Harry break down the massive bombshell out of the England camp: Tino Livramento’s tournament-ending injury and Thomas Tuchel's surpris...

England completed their pre-World Cup run with a convincing 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Orlando—but it wasn’t without a bit of classic Florida weather chaos! In this episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent is joined by the Mirror’s Chief Football Writer, John Cross, straight from the humid grounds of Florida. From torrential rain delays and bizarre pitch-watering spectacles to tactica...

John Cross joins Harry Brent to react to Thomas Tuchel's press conference ahead of England's friendly against Costa Rica before the 2026 World Cup. He discusses what he learned from the Three Lions boss, including concerns over Saka's fitness and why England cannot rely on singular players to win the World Cup. Plus: weather, weddings, darts, and barbecues in a happy England camp. __ Make Football...

In the final instalment of our 48-nation roadmap, Harry Brent speaks to his colleagues Daniel Caw and Darren Cooney from the Daily Record about Scotland. Can Scott McTominay become Scotland's GOAT? What are the expectations for Steve Clarke's side? And who is the OAP in the Tartan Army? Daniel and Darren discuss auld rivalries and potential history making at the 2026 World Cup in the US, Mexico an...

On this Episode of the 48 Nation Roadmap Harry talks to soccer aficionado Lee Wingate, host of the The Sweeper Podcast. They talk Dutch routes and winning records as they look to score their first World Cup Goals. 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 vet...

Welcome to Make Football Great Again! 🌍⚽ In this episode, we sit down with Hassanane Balal, host of the Iraq Football Podcast, to explore one of football's greatest underdog stories. From winning the 2007 Asian Cup against all odds to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after 40 years—Iraq's football journey is unlike anything you've ever heard. Iraq Football Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtub...

On this episode Harry is joined by Sudesh Baniya, co-host of the Asian Game podcast, as the 48 nation roadmap brings us to 2022 hosts: Qatar. Eager to take advantage of an interesting group, and with an attacking prowess described as "the best Asian football has ever seen", Qatar could surprise fans at this summer's tournament. The Asian Game podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4...

Will the co-hosts shock the world, or repeat past heartbreaks? 🇨🇦⚽ Welcome back to Make Football Great Again! In today’s 2026 World Cup preview, Harry Brent is joined by Footy Prime podcast host James Sharman and Canadian Soccer Hall of Famer Amy Walsh to profile co-hosts Canada. Despite a historic generation of talent playing across Europe’s top tiers, Canada faces massive questions heading into...

Can South America’s ultimate clean-sheet machine stun the global powerhouses and go deep into the 2026 World Cup? 🇪🇨🛡️ In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent is joined by Copa Club podcast host Nathan Joyce to deliver the definitive team preview for Ecuador. We skip past standard roster sheets to explore the mind-bending reality of legal escape stunts, geopolitical qualific...

Can Saudi Arabia recreate the magic of Qatar 2022 and navigate past Spain and Uruguay? 🇸🇦 In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent sits down with Saudi football expert Mo Fayed to trace the definitive 48-nation roadmap for the Green Falcons. From their dramatic historical managerial turnovers to the structural realities behind the massive investments in the Saudi Pro League,...

John Cross joins Harry Brent straight after England's 1-0 friendly win against New Zealand ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He discusses what it could mean for Thomas Tuchel's selection, and who shone for the Three Lions in Florida - and who needs to up their game. __ Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the glo...

Fresh from Thomas Tuchel's press conference, ahead of England's pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand in Tampa, Florida, John Cross shares the mood in the Three Lions camp with Harry Brent. He discusses how rivalries in the camp could beneficial for England, starters for the Three Lions, and whether Thomas Tuchel's side could literally weather the storm. __ Make Football Great Again is the de...

The definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup continues! 🌍🏆 In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent is joined by renowned African football journalist Ali Howorth to deep-dive into West African powerhouses Ghana and the Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire). From incredible dressing room trivia (did a squad really get thrown in prison?!) to the lingering legacy of Luis Suare...

Can Ralf Rangnick’s tactical rebuild carry Austria past Argentina and the heavyweights of Group J? 🇦🇹⚽ In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent is joined by the host of The Other Bundesliga podcast, Tom Midler, to trace the definitive tournament preview for Austria. We discard routine statistical analysis to unlock incredible pieces of administrative hubris, political fricti...

Can the defensive masterminds of North Africa survive the most chaotic groups at the 2026 World Cup? 🇩🇿🇹🇳 In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent sits down with African football journalist Ali Hawa to map out the definitive tactical and cultural profiles for Algeria and Tunisia. We discard standard group previews to unpack unbelievable tales of historical arrogance, legal ex...