The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football

England are through to the quarter-final after a monumental win over Mexico! This week I'm joined by Martin from the Rock n Roll English Podcast to break down the match, discuss Donald Trump's bizarre involvement, FIFA's controversial decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card, and preview England's huge clash with Norway. As always, expect plenty of football vocabulary and natural British En...

This week's episode is a special crossover with Craig from the Ingles Podcast! ⚽🎙️ We look back at the role football played in our childhoods, share our thoughts on the ongoing World Cup, and even venture into the thorny subject of politics in football—with Craig, as always, doing his best to play devil's advocate. Along the way, we naturally introduce plenty of useful football-related English, i...

The verb play might seem simple, but in football English it's one of the most versatile words you'll ever use. In this episode of Footglish , we'll explore the most important football collocations and expressions with play , including: ⚽ play for ⚽ play as ⚽ play against ⚽ play at ⚽ play out from the back ⚽ play someone in ⚽ play a through ball ⚽ play a ball over the top ⚽ play on . ..and...

This week I'm joined by Ben from To the Point English for a football and English chat with a World Cup twist. Is England's squad really full of world-class players? Or does Spain have the stronger team? We compare both sides, predict who will go further in the tournament, and discuss whether England has what it takes to lift the trophy. Later, I also explain the phrase "to be torn between two thin...

⚽ Czechia 1-1 South Africa | World Cup 2026 Reaction In this episode, I rant about what may have been the worst match of the World Cup so far. Czechia took the lead and had a poor South African side exactly where they wanted them, but instead of pushing for a second goal, they sat back, defended deep, and invited pressure. In the end, they were punished with a late equaliser. Video from this epis...

⚽ Curaçao at the World Cup! In this episode of the Footglish Podcast, I speak with a Curaçao fan who was born in the Netherlands but proudly supports Curaçao because of his family roots. We discuss: What it means to support Curaçao at the World Cup The unforgettable moment Curaçao equalised against Germany The amazing Netherlands - Japan game The emotions, celebrations, and hopes of a smaller foo...

In this episode, I break down Czechia's 2-1 defeat to South Korea and explain why the Koreans deserved the win. We look at what Czechia got wrong, what South Korea did better, and what the result means going forward. I also discuss: Mexico's victory over South Africa and the chaos of three red cards Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina sharing the points in a 1-1 draw The USA's impressive 4-1 win o...

In this episode of the Footglish Podcast, I chat with Paul, an England fan, about England's chances at the World Cup 2026. We discuss Thomas Tuchel, Harry Kane, England's key players, the team's strengths and weaknesses, and the new World Cup format and rule changes. 🏆 Can England finally bring football home? Paul's YouTube channel Video from this episode My appearance on Make Football Great Agai...

Do you say give a goal or make a goal? Can the goal be called a gate? Can you save a goal? In this episode of the Footglish Podcast, we look at 9 football collocations that English learners regularly make mistakes with. Using examples from international football and the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, you'll learn the natural expressions that commentators, journalists, players, and fans actually...

The Czech Republic have announced their preliminary World Cup squad — and there are already a few big talking points. 🇨🇿 In this episode of Footglish, we break down the latest call-ups, discuss the most surprising inclusions, and look at which players missed out on the squad. Who deserved a place? Which decisions could divide fans? And which players still have work to do before the final 26-man sq...

🎙️ Arsenal are champions of England for the 2025–26 season — has it sunk in yet? In this episode of Footglish, I’m joined by Cathal from Ireland 🇮🇪 — an Arsenal supporter and friend of the podcast — to talk about a historic season for Arsenal F.C.. We discuss what it feels like to finally see Arsenal back on top, whether this title win changes the way fans view Mikel Arteta, and what could happen...

What should have been a night of celebration turned into one of the darkest moments in Czech football history. In this episode of Footglish , I break down the shocking scenes from the Prague derby — the pitch invasion, the violence, the flare attack, the abandonment of the match, and what it all says about football culture in Czechia. Was this simply crowd madness… or a complete failure of organis...

My guests this time are Honza Popek — my cousin and a sharp football mind — and David Nyč, a reporter, commentator, presenter of ONE PLAY TV, and co-author of the podcast Druhý Dotek Zdeňka Folprechta . 🎙️ In this episode of Footglish , we dive into a historic moment as Czechia finally books their place at the World Cup — and yes, we properly celebrate it too. We discuss: ⚽ Czechia’s long-awaited...

My guest this time is Cathal , a passionate Irish football fan. 🎙️ In this episode of Footglish , I’m joined by Cathal to unpack one of the craziest INTERNATIONAL breaks Ireland and Czechia have had in years. We discuss: ⚽ Ireland’s unbelievable last-minute comeback , rising from the dead to beat Hungary and squeeze into the World Cup Qualifier playoffs, ⚽ Troy Parrott’s outrageous FIVE-goal her...

My guest this time is Tomasz, a Polish football fan. 🎙️ In this episode of Footglish, I’m joined by Tomasz to look at the results of the Slavic teams, including Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, and Ukraine. We discuss: Slovakia’s shocking win over Germany, Poland’s revival under their new coach, with Lewandowski back leading the line, How Czechia fared against Montenegro Ukraine's match against France V...

My guest this time is Paul, a Liverpool fan. 🎙️ In this episode of Footglish , I’m joined by Paul to break down Liverpool’s 1–0 win over Arsenal at Anfield, where Szoboszlai’s free-kick wonder was the difference. We discuss: Whether Florian Wirtz has truly hit the ground running at Liverpool, If this was an ugly match to watch despite the big occasion, Just how good Szoboszlai’s free kick really w...

🎙️ In this episode of Footglish , I’m joined by Leontes from the Mr. Henriquez YouTube channel to reflect on Arsenal’s win over Manchester United and discuss what it might mean for United moving forward. We discuss: Whether performance is more important than the result (Man United beaten, but arguably played well), Which Manchester United players are now seen as deadwood , Which of the new signing...

🎙️ In this episode of Footglish, I’m joined by Ben from the To the Point English with Ben YouTube channel to look ahead to the brand-new Premier League season. We discuss: Our predictions for the title winner, Who we think will make the top four, The teams most likely to be relegated, Our picks for the Golden Boot winner, West Ham United’s prospects and key players. Plus, plenty of football banter...

🎙️ In this episode of Footglish , I’m joined by a young Baník Ostrava supporter from Poland who travelled to Ostrava to watch the thrilling 2–2 draw against Legia Warsaw in person. We discuss: His unique journey as a Polish fan of a Czech club, What it’s like supporting Baník from across the border, The electric atmosphere at the stadium and the intense fan culture, A breakdown of the key moments...

🎙️ In this episode of Footglish, I’m joined by former footballer, journalist, and commentator Štěpán Hájek to break down all the drama from Round 1 of the Czech First League . We discuss: The upsets that caught everyone off guard , Michal Beran’s standout performance for Jablonec, Sparta Prague’s worrying lack of signings , The costly error by Slavia’s Tomáš Holeš , A couple of absolute screamers...

In this special episode, I sit down with Marvin, a passionate Chelsea supporter, to celebrate and dissect Chelsea's remarkable triumph in the 2025 Club World Cup final against PSG. Widely regarded as underdogs, Chelsea defied all expectations with an outstanding performance that left football fans stunned. Video from this episode will be available soon. Achievers Chamber - online group meetings fo...

In this episode, I talk to my Polish friend Tomasz about the explosive situation in the Polish national team. Did Robert Lewandowski really get the coach fired during the World Cup qualifiers? We dive into this highly controversial story and discuss how important Lewa is to the fans and the entire nation — a footballing icon now at the centre of a major scandal. Video from this episode Achievers C...

In this episode, I’m joined by David, aka Jenks, to relive Tottenham Hotspur’s stunning win over Manchester United in the Europa League final. We break down the match, reflect on the key moments of Spurs' season, and discuss what this long-awaited trophy—Tottenham's first since 2008—means for the club and its loyal fans. Whether you're a die-hard Spurs supporter or just love football drama, this o...

It's done!!! Liverpool have reclaimed the Premier League title — their second triumph in just five years. In this episode, I’m joined by Paul, a passionate Liverpool supporter, as we dive into the Reds’ road to glory, their title celebrations at Anfield, and what this means for the club's legacy. Paul's YouTube channel Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learners (incl...

In today’s episode, Cathal and I discuss Arsenal’s stunning win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal. Declan Rice scored two incredible free kicks, and the atmosphere was unforgettable. Arsenal fans were over the moon, and no one expected a result like this. We break down the key moments, standout players, and what this means for the rest of their season. Cathal's YouTube channel...