It's day 23 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase from the remarkable game between holders Argentina and Cape Verde: 'scrape past'

Day twenty two at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase breeze past and the Spain v Austria match in the Round of 32.

It's day 19 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase from the Belgium versus Senegal last-32 match which Belgium dramatically won: 'advance to the last 16'

Day twenty at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase sweep aside and the France v Sweden game.

It's day 19 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase from the Germany versus Paraguay last-32 match: 'win a shoot out'

Day eighteen at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase stoppage time from the first knockout game of the tournament.

Today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase to describe when one team defeats another team: 'see off an opponent'.

Day sixteen at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at a football phrase connected with goalkeeping, which is 'to spill the ball'.

It's day 15 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase 'results go their way'.

Day ten at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at an important football phrase in tournaments, which is 'goal difference'.