The Rest Is Football

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Terrible Germany crash out as Brazil fight back

Explore episode Jun 30, 2026

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England's Warning, Morocco's Giant-Killing & Goodbye

At 27:29 · chapter starts 27:20

Millie Bright uses the Germany discussion as a springboard to defend England from the media's relentless focus on performance quality over results, recalling how England's 1-0 win over Austria in Euro 2022 was immediately met with criticism. Gary Lineker acknowledges every nation believes it should batter everyone — but World Cups are hard, and results are what matter. Then, as Lineker is about to wrap up, breaking news lands: Morocco have beaten the Netherlands on penalties, adding yet another giant-killing to a tournament already full of them. Morocco will face Canada in the next round. With the Round of 16 shaping up as the most unpredictable in years, Lineker signs off — promising England's game against DR Congo will be covered next time.

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