THE INSIDE CHANNEL: England scrape past DR Congo – Reaction | Nuno Gomes Interview | “Craziest Game I’ve commentated on”

England beat DR Congo 2-1 in a nervy comeback to set up a last-16 tie with Mexico – but Alex and Sam were less than impressed by the performance. After just 20 minutes of impressive football in four matches so far, can England really raise their game as we get to the business end of the tournament? Our hosts give their full reaction.

Portugal legend Nuno Gomes joins Sam Matterface and Alex Crook for an exclusive conversation ahead of Portugal v Croatia – one of the most intriguing Round of 32 ties of the 2026 World Cup. His verdict on Portugal’s chances, the Ronaldo question and the fascinating Golden Boot race.

We also get reaction to Belgium’s incredible comeback against Senegal – a game Sam described as “the craziest match he’d ever commentated on”. How did Belgium manage to secure their last-16 place from 2-0 down with five minutes to go, and how did Senegal throw it away?

The tipping competition is on a knife edge – just one point separates the hosts after Alex’s acca from the last episode landed.

⚽ In this episode:

Nuno Gomes exclusive – Portugal v Croatia preview from a Portuguese legend
England 2-1 DR Congo – laboured win, defensive questions & penalty debate
Belgium 3-2 Senegal – Reaction to a World Cup classic
Tipping competition – just 1 point in it, both hosts make their next picks

🎙️ Hosted by Sam Matterface & Alex Crook
📍 Recorded from New York and Seattle, USA
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