# England's Best (& Worst) World Cup Games

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Podcast: [Sport Is History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sport-is-history-7805910)
Published: 2026-06-25T02:00:00+00:00
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Watching England isn't always the most enjoyable process, however, the team has provided some unforgettable moments (both good & not so much). In this episode, Mark and Marcus choose their best and worst England games at the World Cup, from dreary 0-0 draws and ghost goals to impressive wins and penalty shootouts. The pair look back on games from the 1982, 1986, 1998 & 2010 World Cups. We want to hear from you! Let us know about the episodes YOU want to hear by emailing us at sportishistory@spiritlandproductions.com or following us on Instagram and Tik Tok @sportishistory Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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