Make Football Great Again

Croatia is a country of just 3.8 million people, yet they have reached consecutive World Cup semi-finals. How do they keep doing it? In this episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent sits down with Croatian football expert Lovre Nikolaicic to map out Croatia’s definitive roadmap to the 2026 World Cup. From Group L tactics against England, Ghana, and Panama, to Luka Modrić's final tournamen...

Nima Tavallaey, Italian-Iranian football journalist and host of the Italian Football Podcast, joins Harry Brent to discuss how Iran's "golden generation" could fare in Group G, alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup. You can follow Nima on X: https://x.com/NimaTavRood Italian Football Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod __ Make...

Can the relentless winning machine of French football break the tournament blockades and claim a third star in North America? 🇫🇷⭐️ In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent sits down with ESPN writer and French football expert Julien Laurens to map out the definitive tournament preview for France. We discard routine statistical sheets to explore jaw-dropping tales of internat...

Football reporter Kenta Hagiwara from the Asian Football Show joins Harry Brent to preview the "scariest dark horse" at the 2026 World Cup: Japan. https://x.com/AsianFutbolShow https://www.youtube.com/@TheAsianFootballShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can the historic kingpins of African football finally break their World Cup hoodoo and make a deep run in North America? 🇪🇬🌍 In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent sits down with African football journalist and expert Ali Howorth to map out the definitive tactical and cultural profile for Egypt. We look past simple stats to uncover unbelievable tales of political activism,...

Can Uzbekistan shock the corporate giants of world football and navigate a brutal Group K? 🇺🇿 In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent is joined by Asian football expert Martin Lowe to chart the definitive 48-nation roadmap for the Uzbek national team. From near-miss heartbreaks to their active system under Italian legend Fabio Cannavaro, we explore why this team of structura...

Could the smallest nations at the 2026 World Cup pull off the ultimate giant-killings against the elite of world football? 🌍⚽ In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent is joined by African football journalist Ali Howorth to map out the definitive tournament previews for Cape Verde and the Democratic Republic of Congo. We look far past standard tactics to uncover incredible t...

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...

Welcome to Make Football Great Again, the definitive 48-nation roadmap counting down to the biggest party in football history: the 2026 FIFA World Cup! In this episode, host Harry Brent goes on a global scouting mission to profile Australia. He speaks to Lachie Avil, host of the Round Ball Australia podcast, about how the Socceroos will fare in Group D, alongside Turkey, Paraguay and co-hosts the...

Can Jordan survive a true World Cup "Group of Death" and shock the absolute heavyweights of world football? 🇯🇴 In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent sits down with Palestinian football journalist and Arabian football expert Basel McDardy to plot the ultimate 48-nation roadmap for The Chivalrous. From the bizarre eras of British managerial legends to their modern-day status...

Albert Kim and Jason Lee join Harry Brent in the latest edition of our 48-nation roadmap to preview South Korea at the 2026 World Cup. Led by Spurs legend Son Heung-min, who will captain South Korea at his fourth World Cup, how will the Taegeuk Warriors fare in Group A against Czechia, South Africa, and co-hosts Mexico? BibimBallers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmd3Zu8DBpu62JXFHwYQ2tg Albert...

Harry Brent is joined by ITV World Cup presenter Semra Hunter to discuss how "beautifully structured" Spain could win the 2026 World Cup. Semra warns how Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, two of the "most special, unique wingers in world football", could destabilise defences, if fit, and the striker problem for the European champions. Semra Hunter: https://x.com/SemraHunter __ Make Football Great Ag...

In this edition of our 48 nation roadmap, Harry Brent takes us to Scandinavia with Swedish football journalist Frida Fagerlund. Who is the GOAT of Swedish Football? Did Zlatan Ibrahimovic truly invent a word? And can Gyokeres fill his legendary boots at this year's World Cup? Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from ac...

Can Panama overcome the giants of Group L and shock the world at the 2026 World Cup? 🇵🇦 In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent is joined by Jack from the Dead Ball TV YouTube channel to chart the definitive 48-nation roadmap for the Panamanian national team. From the legendary European legacy of Julio Dely Valdés to the modern tactical identity under Thomas Christensen, we...

Against all odds, severe political crisis, and historic tragedy, Haiti is heading to the biggest stage in football! Can this passionate nation pull off the ultimate underdog story at the 2026 World Cup? 🇭🇹 In this moving and deeply insightful episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent sits down with Haitian sports journalist Caleb Pierre to plot the definitive 48-nation roadmap for Les Gren...

Can Morocco REALLY win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? After becoming the first African nation ever to reach a World Cup semi-final in Qatar 2022, Morocco head into 2026 with massive belief, huge expectations, and a generation of talent ready to shock the world again. In this episode of Make Football Great Again, we’re joined by Moroccan football journalist Ahmed Talal Ahmed to break down everything surr...

In this episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent sits down with Turkish football expert Soccer Bob to break down EVERYTHING you need to know about Turkey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ⚽ Can Arda Güler lead Turkey’s golden generation? ⚽ Is Vincenzo Montella the right man for the job? ⚽ Why are Turkish fans considered some of the loudest in football? ⚽ And can Turkey repeat their le...

Uruguay may have a population of just 3 million people — but they’ve won 2 World Cups, 15 Copa Américas and produced some of football’s most unforgettable moments. In this episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent is joined by Uruguayan football expert Álvaro Pérez from Uruguay Football English to break down Uruguay’s football culture, history and chances at the 2026 World Cup. We discuss:...

The United States are co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup — but can the USMNT finally live up to the hype? In this episode of Make Football Great Again, we’re joined by the hosts of the All Out Soccer Podcast to break down everything surrounding the USA ahead of the biggest World Cup in history. We discuss: ⚽ Christian Pulisic and whether he’s fallen short of expectations ⚽ Mauricio Pochettino’s...

Germany is the most consistent nation in World Cup history, but after back-to-back group stage exits, the "Die Mannschaft" is in a race against time. Can Julian Nagelsmann restore their former glory before the 2026 World Cup kicks off? 🇩🇪 In this episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent is joined by Marcus Fjørtoft (host of the German Fußball Podcast) to break down Germany's roadmap to 20...

Can Erling Haaland lead Norway to World Cup glory? 🇳🇴 In today’s episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent is joined by Marcus Fjørtoft to break down the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup. Norway hasn’t graced a World Cup stage since 1998, but with a "Golden Generation" led by Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard, the expectations have never been...

In this special episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent and John Cross react to Thomas Tuchel's 2026 World Cup squad! Who was the most surprising omission, and who has an incredible opportunity to shine on the biggest stage of them all? 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...

Can the Czech Republic overcome the "Group of Death" at the 2026 World Cup? 🇨🇿 In this episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent is joined by Zdeněk from the Footglish Podcast to break down everything you need to know about the Czech national team’s journey to the summer of 2026. From the legendary "Golden Generation" of Nedvěd and Poborský to the modern-day leadership of Tomáš Souček and...

Journalist and Bosnia Mega Fan and member of the BH Fanaticos, Erva joins Harry Brent to preview Bosnia and Herzegovina in our 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup. He offers some crucial insight into the prowess of the Bosnian Ultras, the passion and pride that takes them on a journey following their national team and what this world cup means to them... Make Football Great Again is the defini...

🚨 FINAL WEEK UNTIL 26 MAN SQUAD IS ANNOUNCED 🚨 Harry and John make their case to Tomas Tuchel on who should make the final 26 man squad heading to the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Crossy make a case for Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins has given undeniable proof England need him this Summer and Anthony Gordon hanging in the balance with a potential move casting shadows over his future. We will be back with you...