Steve's World Cup Road Trip Continues - this week he's beaming in from a diner in Atlanta, Georgia. Shades on, and with dreams of a Royal Oak American Franchise, has he crossed the Atlantic permanently and gone full Brand Beckham? And does referring to the Beautiful Game as "soccer" mean the game truly has gone?

Steve, Paul and Bob chat about Bracknall-mania in the US and Steve's appearances on Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James. Will maverick player Wynney keep pursuing unauthorised brand deals? Plus, the Oak Boys send in videos celebrating the three lions.

With post-match reaction from England's win over DR Congo, we also look ahead to the Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium.

We cover Germany's penalty woes, spoilers over the Netherlands and karaoke during hydration breaks. Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, David Beckham and Bon Jovi all feature in another packed edition.

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 on Sunday 12th July.

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

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 confirmed their Round of 32 tie vs DR Congo, but will Thomas 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 Mbappé, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland or Ousmane Dembélé?

We'll be live streaming another bonus podcast reacting to the group stages via the Game’s Gone YouTube channel on Sunday 12th July.

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 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