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Back to Search2026 World Cup Language 19: Win a shootout
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 …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 18: Stoppage Time
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 tou…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
2026 World Cup Language 17: See off an opponent
Today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase to describe when one team defeats another team: 'see off an opponent'.
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3 months, 3 weeks ago
2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 16: (to) Spill
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 …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
2026 World Cup Language 15: Results to go their way
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'.
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3 months, 3 weeks ago
2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 14: Goal difference
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 differenc…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
2026 World Cup Language 13: Ends goal drought
It's day 13 of the 2026 World Cup and Ronaldo finally arrived at the tournament. We look at a phrase that came from his match for Portugal against Uz…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 12: (to) Shrug Off
Day ten at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the verb phrase 'to shrug off' and how we can use it to talk about Ar…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
2026 World Cup Language: Thumping strike
It's day 11 of the 2026 World Cup and Cape Verde continue to surprise - this time drawing with Uruguay 2-2. We will explain the phrase 'thumping stri…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
2026 World Cup Language Day 10: (a) Statement Win
Day ten at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase 'a statement win' and the Netherlands versus Sweden match.…
4 months ago