EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 39 MIN
Mexico ’70: How England Blew the 1970 World Cup
from If You Know Your History: A Podcast of Remarkable Football Stories · host North One
England arrived in Mexico as one of the favourites to win the World Cup, but a dramatic collapse against West Germany changed football history. Jonny and Mark explore the infamous quarter-final, Gordon Banks’ illness, Bobby Charlton’s substitution, and the fallout that followed. Plus, the legendary Italy vs West Germany semi-final — the "Game of the Century" — and how Mexico ’70 delivered some of the greatest moments football has ever seen. #ifyouknowyourhistory #england #worldcup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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England arrived in Mexico as one of the favourites to win the World Cup, but a dramatic collapse against West Germany changed football history. Jonny and Mark explore the infamous quarter-final, Gordon Banks’ illness, Bobby Charlton’s substitution, and the fallout that followed. Plus, the legendary Italy vs West Germany semi-final — the "Game of the Century" — and how Mexico ’70 delivered some of the greatest moments football has ever seen. #ifyouknowyourhistory #england #worldcup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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