Make Football Great Again

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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 veteran reporters... more

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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

Make Football Great Again episodes:

April 26, 2026 "It's all about WINNING": can Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil win the 2026 World Cup?
Jon Cotterill, South American football expert, commentator and scout, joins Harry Brent to discuss Brazil in our 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup.
He discusses the Brazilian greats, the humiliation against Germany in 2014, and how Carlo Ancelotti's side could fare in this summer's tournament.
You can order Jon's books here:
Anatomy of a football scout: An in-depth look at player recruitment: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anatomy-football-scout-depth-recruitment/dp/6500322711
Scouts’ Stories: A Life in the Shadows (Anatomy of a Football Scout): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scouts-Stories-Shadows-Anatomy-Football/dp/B0FL13YG6B
Brazil in the World Cup: the story of the Seleção on football’s greatest stage (Anatomy of a Football Scout): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brazil-World-Cup-footballs-greatest-ebook/dp/B0DKVBDX3Q

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39min
April 22, 2026 De Jong, Gravenberch and Reijnders: the BEST midfield at the 2026 World Cup?
Harry Brent is joined by Dutch football expert Michael Statham to discuss the Netherlands' chances at the 2026 World Cup.
Michael is frank with his assessment of Ronald Koeman, as well as the expectations for the Netherlands this summer. He also shares his thoughts on the embarrassment of riches in the midfield for Oranje.
https://x.com/EredivisieMikehttps://www.football-oranje.com/

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33min
April 20, 2026 PROMISING signs from O'REILLY, Eze on the Plane? and Premier League CHAOS reviewed...
Harry and John break down this week's Premier League action, along with John's latest player ratings for those who are on the plane and those who can book their holidays.
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 veteran reporters.

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41min
April 10, 2026South Africa World Cup 2026 Preview 🇿🇦 | Melissa Reddy on Bafana’s Chances, History & Rising Stars 💫
South Africa head to the 2026 World Cup with renewed belief — but can Bafana Bafana make history?
In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent is joined by renowned journalist Melissa Reddy to break down everything you need to know about South Africa ahead of the tournament.
From the legacy of the 1996 AFCON triumph to the cultural power of football across the country, we explore what makes South African football so unique — and why this World Cup means so much.
We also dive into:
The team’s tactical identity under Hugo Broos

Key players like Lyle Foster

The challenges of their World Cup group

Whether Bafana can finally reach the knockout stages
Plus, a brilliant story about Nelson Mandela’s unexpected “psychological impact” on opponents 😂
You can follow Melissa on X: https://x.com/MelissaReddy_

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36min
April 06, 2026 Is Granit Xhaka Switzerland’s GOAT? 🐐 & The World Cup Goalkeeper Who Hallucinated Mid-Match!🇨🇭
The "Engine Room" of Europe is ready for North America. 🇨🇭
Switzerland has never failed to make it out of the group stage in over a decade, but can they finally break their 88-year knockout drought? In this episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent is joined by Swiss football expert Craig King to profile the "heartbeat" of the Nati: Granit Xhaka.
We dive deep into:
The Hallucinating Goalie: The wild true story from the 1954 World Cup.
The Xhaka vs. Shaqiri Debate: Who is the true Swiss GOAT?
Tactical Breakdown: How Murat Yakin turned a "second-tier" reputation into a giant-killing machine.
2026 Predictions
The Breakout Star: Why you need to watch Johann Manzambi this summer.
TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00 - The "Heartbeat" of Switzerland
(1:15) - One Truth, One Lie: The Hallucinating Goalie
(4:15) - Switzerland’s 2026 Group & Permutations
(5:50 )- Who is the Swiss Football GOAT?
(10:00) - The Greatest Win: Sinking France at Euro 2020
(15:10) - Scouting Report: Premier League Stars to Watch
(24:30) - The 2026 Breakout Player: Johann Manzambi
(32:20) - Quickfire Predictions: Who wins the World Cup?
JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Who is your favorite Swiss player to ever play in the Premier League? Let us know in the comments!
#WorldCup2026 #Switzerland #GranitXhaka #SwissFootball #FootballPreview

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40min
April 05, 2026 'Generational talent' Phil Foden in TROUBLE?! 😬 England Squad Debate Heats Up Before World Cup 2026
After a substitute appearance against Liverpool, is Phil Foden at risk of missing out on England’s World Cup squad?
In this episode of Make Football Great Again, we break down the latest England player ratings and the biggest talking points ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
🔥 Topics covered:
📉 Foden’s dip in form at Manchester City — what does it mean for England?
🧤 James Trafford vs Dean Henderson — who should be England’s No.2?
🧱 Defensive standouts like Marc Guéhi and rising star Nico O'Reilly ✨
🚨 Liverpool FC’s England drought — no players heading to the squad?! 😳
🎯 Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze & the No.10 selection dilemma 🤯
🩺 Fatigue concerns around key players like Harry Kane and Declan Rice 😬
With just weeks to go before the World Cup, competition is fierce—and some big names could miss out.
💬 Who makes YOUR England squad? Let us know in the comments!

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24min
April 01, 2026 England in Trouble? Tuchel’s Warning Signs, Foden Under Fire & World Cup Squad Predictions
England’s latest international break raises serious questions ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

A disappointing 1-1 draw with Uruguay and a shock 1-0 defeat to Japan have left Thomas Tuchel with plenty to think about — from player fatigue to big-name underperformance.

In this special reaction episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent is joined by chief football writer John Cross to break down:

🚨 Why England might actually be in trouble
😴 The growing fatigue problem affecting key players
📉 Phil Foden’s worrying dip in form
📈 Marcus Rashford and Ben White making their case
🧠 Tuchel’s tactical dilemmas and squad balance issues
✈️ Full “On the Plane / Off the Plane” World Cup squad predictions
🌍 Plus: Italy OUT of the World Cup again — what’s going wrong?

With just weeks to go until the tournament, are England contenders… or pretenders?

00:45 – England’s disappointing results recap
01:41 – Uruguay draw & Japan defeat reaction
02:10 – Should England fans be worried?
02:37 – Player fatigue concerns explained
05:02 – Biggest risers: Rashford, Hall, Ben White
06:58 – Biggest fallers: Phil Foden under pressure
08:56 – Foden vs Palmer dilemma
09:50 – Jude Bellingham situation explained
12:12 – Key takeaway: “No Kane, no chance”
13:34 – World Cup qualifiers recap
14:00 – Italy OUT again – problem for football?
15:25 – Squad predictions: Strikers
16:23 – Midfield & attacking picks
17:29 – Defence selections debate
18:57 – Goalkeepers & final squad calls
19:27 – Outro & World Cup series plug

👇 Let us know YOUR squad picks in the comments!

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22min
March 30, 2026 "2022 World Cup a MISSED OPPORTUNITY for England": Harry Kane's tears and Lionel Messi GOAT?
Harry Brent is joined by John Cross and Andy Dunn to remember the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
They discuss the missed opportunity for England under Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane's leadership, and Ben White's tension with the coaching staff.
In this final episode of our Untold Stories series, John and Andy discuss the incredible final between Argentina and France, and whether Lionel Messi can be described as the greatest of all time.
Plus they reflect on the controversial decision to host the World Cup in Qatar – and how they covered it at the time.

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45min
March 23, 2026 Saka’s WORRYING Form… Kane for the Ballon d’Or?! 👀 | Tuchel Masterclass
Should Saka's form worry Tuchel? and is Harry Kane the best classic No9 at this World Cup?
In this episode of Make Football Great Again, we break down the latest domestic League results from across Europe and analyse the performances of England’s biggest stars playing within them.
From standout displays to worrying form, we discuss whether the some players are going to peak or trough at this summers big party!
⚽ Topics covered in this episode:
Domestic league cup results
England players performing in Europe
Premier League players getting a break
Tuchel's clever exhibition
Trents chances of a call up now

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40min
March 20, 2026 Alexander Arnold: BIGGEST MISS of a generation, has Tuchel MESSED UP already?!
Direct from Wembley, John Cross shares his reaction to Thomas Tuchel's 35-man England squad with Jeremy Cross and Harry Brent.
They discuss the snub of Trent Alexander-Arnold, surprise inclusions, and Tuchel's bold calls ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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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 veteran reporters.
Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/
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32min

FAQs about Make Football Great Again:

How many episodes does Make Football Great Again have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.