The Backseat Manager

The World Cup is over, and what a tournament it's been! We break down an unforgettable final, (and loser final), react to the biggest moments, and look back at the stories that defined the last month of football. From surprise packages and giant killings to heroes and heartbreak, we reflect on the tournament as a whole and also discuss what the future of football may have in store...

In this episode, we break down all the action from the World Cup quarter-finals and semi-finals, covering the biggest moments, standout performances, key stats, and tactical battles that have shaped the tournament. We also dive into England's campaign, debating Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions and where it all went wrong. With the World Cup Final just around the corner, join the boys for honest reactions, sharp analysis, and plenty of football debate...

On this episode, the knockout stage is in full swing, and before the quarter-finals begin, we're looking back at everything that's happened in the Round of 32 and Round of 16. England conquered the Azteca... (even with it being played on the moon), Norway's Vikings continue their incredible run, and France look unstoppable as the tournament's favourites. We break down the biggest upsets, standout performances and talking points before giving our predictions for the final eight as the World Cup enters its most dramatic phase...

The group stage is officially in the books, and before the knockout rounds get underway, it's time to pull up the receipts. We were convinced we knew how every group would unfold. Now we've got the results, so it's only fair we hold ourselves accountable.On this episode, we're looking back at our biggest hits, our worst misses, and whether our tournament predictions are still alive heading into the Round of 32.

In this episode, we take a look at the concluded 2nd round of group stage fixtures. The Cabo Verde dream continues, Messi is still scoring goals, and our dark horses of this tournament are finally revealing themselves! Anything can happen now, and as usual, we're here to give our not-so-expert opinion...

We're back to dissect all the action from Groups G–L. From the unbelievable scenes surrounding Cabo Verde's goalkeeper to England finally getting one over Croatia, there was no shortage of drama. With the tournament gathering momentum, we also discuss whether some of football's biggest legends are starting to realise their time at the top may be coming to an end. Plenty of stories, plenty of debate—let's get into it.

The World Cup is back, and so are the overreactions. On this episode, we dive into the opening matches from Groups A–F, discussing the teams that impressed, the teams that disappointed, and the players already stealing the spotlight. We examine the impact of FIFA’s latest rule changes, debate what we've learned from the first round of fixtures, and ask the question on everyone's mind: can the Curaçao Dream keep rolling? Join us as we break down all the biggest stories from the tournament's opening week.

On this week's show, to kick off a brand new podcast, with the World Cup 2026 kicking off just days away, we take a look at Thomas Tuchel's England squad selection and ask the age-old question that the British media are always pondering... "Can England actually win the World Cup?"