# How Much Do Managers Really Matter?

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Podcast: [The Soccernomics Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soccernomics-podcast-7869249)
Published: 2026-06-25T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

After Ashish makes Stefan listen to his experience watching Ghana hold England to a draw, they talk about how much managers really matter, with particular focus on England and Brazil at this World Cup.

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