Steve, Paul and Bob react to the World Cup Group Stage - Livestream HIghlights!

Steve, Paul and Bob react to the World Cup Group Stage - Livestream HIghlights!

Steve Bracknall, Paul Sampson and Bob the Bucket host a live stream reacting to the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stages. They reacted to all the action from the final round of the groups, as England confirm their Round of 32 vs DR Congo, but will Tuchel's right back problems continue to haunt them? Scotland's run comes to an end with Steve Clarke resigning as manager. And as Cape Verde continue to surprise (much to the delight of our Nikki who has them in the Royal Oak Sweepstake) just how far can they go? Plus the lads stick their neck out on who will win the Golden Boot - Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe or Ousmane Dembélé Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds. tournament, and you can also tune into a BONUS live stream reacting to the group stages via the Game’s Gone YouTube channel this Sunday 28th June at 2PM. Send your questions and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997 Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Series Producer: Ad Ahmed Technical Producer: Jasper Fell-Clark Assistant Producer: Harriet Webster Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

Steve's World Cup Road Trip Continues in Boston! England Away Days & Tartan Army Takeover

Steve's American Road Trip rolls on - this week he's in Boston, necking the local beer and watching England take on Ghana. He swings by Graceland, gets stuck into some properly oversized American food, and brings us up to speed on all the World Cup news... . Back home, Bob takes Steve's lawnmower for an unauthorised spin, and Paul's got some shocking news from Sampson Electrics. The lads run the rule over the Golden Boot race, weigh up Scotland's chances, show some love to underdogs Cape Verde, and size up football's managerial heavyweights from Ancelotti to Advocaat - but could any of them do it on a Tuesday night in the Imperial League? Marcelo Bielsa, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi all get a mention in another packed edition of Games Gone. We’re releasing special World Cup-themed episodes every Thursday across the tournament, and you can also tune into a BONUS live stream reacting to the group stages via the Game’s Gone YouTube channel this Sunday 28th June at 2PM. Send your questions and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997 Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Series Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Editor: Janathan Portelli Artwork: Joe Whittaker Technical Producer: Jasper Fell-Clark Assistant Producer: Harriet Webster Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

My World Cup Journey Begins in Dallas! England Beat Croatia, Hydration Breaks & Brisket

Steve Bracknall's landed in Dallas - brisket in one hand, cowboy hat in the other - and seen winning starts from both England and Scotland. He brings us post match reaction to England vs Croatia, and his fans eye view of all of the World Cup action. Back home and joining remotely, Bob refuses to stay up for the late kick-offs and Paul's plotting his move from Sampson Electrics into sports broadcasting. Our Nikki gives her verdict on Steve's new Cowboy look and plans are made for bin day... On the footballing agenda this week: water breaks in air-conditioned stadiums, England's kit drama, James Corden and Steve's unfiltered verdict on American sports coverage. Pelé, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Diego Maradona and Michael Portillo all turn up in another packed edition of Game's Gone. Join us every Thursday throughout the summer for World Cup-themed episodes and keep an eye out for bonus livestreams taking you right to the heart of the tournament. VAR. XG. Inverted wing backs. The game has well and truly gone. Via his very own podcast, Steve Bracknall, Sunday league assistant manager and viral sensation will bring it back. Send your questions and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997 Marching on, together as one. Steve. Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Series Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Producer/Editor: Janathan Portelli Additional Editing and Artwork: Joe Whittaker and Lottie Steele Assistant Producer: Harriet Webster Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

Royal Oak World Cup Preview: England's Odds, Messi v Ronaldo & Plastic Fans

We're dropping this one early - a special full length preview episode looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup... The lads have entered the Royal Oak sweepstake - but Steve's hopes of glory takes an immediate hit when he draws the mighty Uzbekistan. Bob and Paul go in on the eternal debate: what do we actually think about casual fans down the pub? And Steve has discovered a new passion in life - brisket barbecues. We take a closer look at England's possible route to the final. Can Harry Kane's Three Lions battle through the heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico to go all the way? Steve, as ever, has absolutely no doubts. And will Scotland suprise a few people with their first appearance at the finals since 1998. The boys also weigh in on who'll claim the Golden Boot, pick their dark horses for the tournament, and settle - once and for all - the greatest rivalry in football: Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo. Plus, Bob the Bucket is back with another quiz to sort the true fans from the also rans. Join us every Thursday throughout the summer for World Cup-themed episodes and keep an eye out for bonus livestreams taking you right to the heart of the tournament. Pelé, Erling Haaland, Diego Maradona, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Shakira and Peter Reid all feature in another packed edition of Games Gone. VAR. XG. Inverted wing backs. The game has well and truly gone. Via his very own podcast, Steve Bracknall, Sunday league assistant manager and viral sensation will bring it back. Send your questions and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp at 0800 7831997 Marching on, together as one. Steve. Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Series Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Producer/Editor: Janathan Portelli Additional Editing and Artwork: Joe Whittaker and Lottie Steele Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

Reuniting with Rooney, Meeting Shearer & Steve’s HUGE World Cup News!

Steve has a bombshell revelation - he's throwing caution (and his little remaining annual leave) to the wind and travelling to this summer's World Cup! After some initial shock, Paul and Bob start to make plans for some very special episodes and livestreams which will take you to the heart of the action. We also discuss Paul's return from Paris, how the Nags Head got on in their cup final, request a new club anthem and note all of the positive reaction to Tommy's video on social media this week. To whet our appetites for the World Cup, we also took a trip to Manchester where we managed to talk to BBC Sport's Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, Steph Houghton and Kelly Cates. Managerial changes at Liverpool, the fallout from Arsenal's loss in the Champions League, and Mick Jagger all feature in another packed edition of the podcast. VAR. XG. Inverted wing backs. The game has well and truly gone. Via his very own podcast, Steve Bracknall, Sunday league assistant manager and viral sensation will bring it back. Direct from the dressing room of his team, Royal Oak FC, Steve is joined by gaffer Paul Sampson and physio Bob the Bucket. Every episode, they’ll make sense of all the week’s footballing news and bring you updates from the Oak… Send your questions and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997 Marching on, together as one. Steve. Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Series Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Producer/Editor/Artwork: Matt Exton Additional Editing: Janathan Portelli, Joe Whittaker and Jack Whiteside Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard