Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

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Ben Foster AKA The Cycling GK - Former England and Premier League goalkeeper and Co-host Tom Ochoa welcome an exciting range of guests that include top level athletes, content creators and people with an interesting story to share!

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Thursday · 35 min
The Ultimate 2026 World Cup Quiz! | Can You Beat the Fozcast?
This week on the Fozcast, we're closing out the season with The Ultimate 2026 World Cup Quiz! Ben, Tom and Toze take on 50 questions covering everything from this summer's World Cup, with quizmaster Luke putting their knowledge to the test. There are five rounds of ten questions – but can you beat the lads? Round 1: Group Stage Round 2: England Career Paths Round 3: Knockout Stage Round 4: World Cup Stats & Managers Round 5: Premier League Players at the World Cup 🏆 Play along and let us know your score in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 23 · 1 hr 10 min
England’s World Cup Winners & Losers | Final Player Ratings
England's World Cup campaign is over, so it's time for the final verdict. Ben, Tom and Toze rate every England player, debating the biggest winners, the biggest disappointments and who truly delivered when it mattered most. Agree with the ratings, or are we miles off? Let us know your biggest winner and biggest loser in the comments. We also give awards to the - Player of the tournament - GK of the tournament - Breakout player of the tournament - Defender of the tournament - Midfielder of the tournament - Goal of the tournament - Moment of the tournament Let us know if you agree with our selections. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 09:16 England Player Ratings 09:34 Jordan Pickford 12:24 Djed Spence 23:07 Elliot Anderson 25:01 Declan Rice 37:34 Bukayo Saka 43:48 Jude Bellingham 46:12 Harry Kane 51:59 Kobbie Mainoo 55:34 Our World Cup 2026 Awards 55:37 Moment of the Tournament 56:27 Goal of the Tournament 57:36 Midfielder of the Tournament 58:25 Defender of the Tournament 59:30 Breakout Player of the Tournament 1:00:53 Goalkeeper of the Tournament 1:03:42 Player of the Tournament 1:05:01 Thomas Tuchel Manager Rating 1:07:09 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 20 · 1 hr 14 min
SPAIN BEAT ARGENTINA TO WIN THE WORLD CUP | REACTION LIVESTREAM
Spain have won the World Cup beating Lionel Messi's Argentina 1-0! Ferran Torres came off the bench to score a 106th minute winner to give Spain their second title after Enzo Fernandez saw red. In this livestream Ben, Tom and Toze look at all the talking points from the World Cup Final, giving their opinions on... - Argentina and did they take it too far? - The half-time show... - England finish 3rd in the World Cup - Should Paredes have been sent-off? And to finish up, we will have the final World Cup quiz! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 18 · 1 hr 15 min
WHAT SHOULD WE DO WITH TUCHEL...
The World Cup is nearly over and what a tournament it has been! In this episode, the lads are going to preview the World Cup Final and give their predictions on who's going to win. Will it be Spain or Argentina? There's also been a load of talking points which the lads will discuss which include... - Messi GOAT debate settled? - Pep Guardiola to replace Thomas Tuchel? - Lamine and Messi baby photo And so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 15 · 1 hr 27 min
"THE WORST SUBSTITUTIONS & DECISIONS I'VE EVER SEEN"
Heart-breaking for England as our journey is over as we lose to Argentina 2-1 in the semi-final. Join Ben, Tom and Watto for their reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 13 · 1 hr 11 min
WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW + BIG PREMIER LEAGUE TRANSFERS...
It's nearly the end of the World Cup and it has FLOWN by! In this livestream, Ben, Tom and Watto will be previewing the upcoming semi-final games with France taking on Spain and England taking on Argentina. Who do you think is making it to the finals... We've also had some breaking news come out at Manchester United with them potentially signing Youri Tielemans. What do you make of this signing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 12 · 1 hr 13 min
SEMI-FINALS HERE WE GO! ENGLAND VS NORWAY REACTION 2-1
England have done it! We have beaten Norway and have stopped Erling Haaland's team to advance to the semi-finals vs Argentina at the World Cup... We will be reacting too... The IMPACT of Jude Bellingham Jordan Pickford Jude and Tuchel's post-match interviews The quiz! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 10 · 58 min
ENGLAND VS NORWAY PREVIEW LIVESTREAM
The quarter-finals have well and truly kicked off with France beating Morocco last night. In this stream we will be looking ahead to the big England game vs Norway. Do you think we will make it to the semi-finals? There’s all this, plus: Quansah two-match ban Guehi injured? How can we STOP Haaland? Spain vs Belgium quarter-final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 9 · 55 min
THE BEST GAME IN WORLD CUP HISTORY?!
Wow, we have had some MASSIVE games since our last stream! Spain have knocked Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal out of the World Cup and Lionel Messi's Argentina scored 3 late goals to beat Mo Salah's Egypt 3-2! We're back in the UK after our lovely time in New York and Ben, Tom and Watto will also be giving us their takes on England next game vs Norway... There’s all this, plus: 🏆 - Big QUIZ! 🤔 - Argentina to go back-to-back? 🇳🇴 - Should we FEAR Norway? 🟨 - England's yellow card situation... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 4 · 1 hr 2 min
MEXICO 2-3 ENGLAND | LIVE REACTION!
Was that England's GREATEST World Cup victory?! Ben, Tom and Watto are joined by Darren Bent on the sofa to chat through an incredible evening for the Three Lions as they beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca to progress into the last 8 of the FIFA World Cup. Jude Bellingham's double and a Harry Kane penalty gave Thomas Tuchel's side the win after Jarell Quansah saw red. The lads discuss that wonderful evening, Jordan Pickford's performance and look ahead to facing Erling Haaland and Norway in Miami on Saturday. There's another belting quiz, plus: 🇲🇽 - Mexico are finally BEATEN! ⚽️ - England can beat ANYONE! 🤔 - How to stop Haaland? 🤣 - Harry Kane's Interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 3 · 56 min
BREAKING NEWS | ENGLAND KICK-OFF TIME TO MOVE!?
We had big breaking news just before the stream as the England kick-off time may have changed for the Round of 16 tie against Mexico! Ben, Tom and Watto are back in New York to discuss the possible change and adapting to altitude conditions in Mexico as they visit the Azteca Stadium! We’ll discuss the late SNICKO drama between Portugal and Croatia, plus the potential of Jurgen Klopp becoming Germany manager. There’s all this, plus: 🏆 - Big QUIZ! 🤔 - Will Tuchel change formation? 🇲🇽 - Should we FEAR Mexico? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - England Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 1 · 1 hr 14 min
TUCHEL OWES KANE HIS JOB! | ENGLAND 2-1 DR CONGO
Harry Kane SAVES the day! Ben, Tom and Watto are back to discuss super Harry Kane stepping up with two LATE goals to see England to a 2-1 victory over DR Congo in the World Cup of Round of 32! Kane’s double ensures the Three Lions advance to the last 16 where they will meet the in-form Mexico, a huge test awaits! There’s plenty to talk about in today’s show including the right-back PROBLEM, Thomas Tuchel’s squad selection & much, much more! Stay tuned for a huge Quiz, plus: 🇫🇷 - France to win it?! 🇲🇽 - How do we set-up against Mexico? 🤔 - Tuchel’s squad selection DEBATE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 29 · 54 min
ENGLAND VS DR CONGO PREVIEW | WORLD CUP LIVE STREAM
The Knockouts are underway! Ben, Tom and Watto are back in the studio to look ahead to England’s game against DR Congo. The lads discuss how England will line-up and why Kobbie Mainoo isn’t getting playing time… We look back at Brazil’s 2-1 win over Japan and chat about all the old boys that are performing at this World Cup! Stay tuned for the big QUIZ at the end! 🤔 - What’s happening with Kobbie Mainoo 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - England’s XI against DR Congo will be… 💰 - The Nico Paz situation is CRAZY! 🇧🇷 - Brazil leave it LATE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 28 · 59 min
FULL-TIME LIVE REACTION | ENGLAND 2-0 PANAMA
England beat Panama! Ben, Tom and Watto are back on the full-time whistle to discuss England’s 2-0 win over Panama in their final group fixture! It was an evening to remember for Harry Kane who broke multiple records including England’s all-time scorer, is he our greatest player? The lads discuss the performances of Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham, plus Reece James’ absence. We preview our potential Round of 32 opponents Senegal and there’s a big QUIZ! ⚽️ - Is Kane our GREATEST ever player? 🤔 - Rashford and Saka Performances.. 😎 - How good is Elliot Anderson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 25 · 1 hr 6 min
It's Time for Saka and Rashford! | LIVE REACTION
Is it now time for Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford?! Ben, Tom and Watto are back to discuss the latest from the England camp ahead of their final World Cup group fixture against Panama. The lads discuss Reece James’ fitness, could Anthony Gordon play at right-back and does Thomas Tuchel know his best team? Scotland were well beaten by Brazil, are they heading home? There’s all that to come plus the Quiz, so stay tuned to the end to see who wins! 🤔 - Do England rest Reece James? 😅 - Hydration Breaks - are they needed?! 🇭🇷 - Is Modric as good as Xavi and Iniesta... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 - Scotland on the brink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 25 · 57 min
The Worst Game of the WHOLE Tournament - LIVE Reaction
Well that was a tough watch! Ben, Tom and Watto are back to discuss a very frustrating afternoon for England as they were held to a 0-0 draw with Ghana. Why was it so flat? The lads look at the team line-up, did Thomas Tuchel get it wrong? It’s Panama up next for England on Saturday in their Final Group game. 🤔 - Does Tuchel need to make BIG Changes? 🇵🇹 - Ronaldo scores twice! 🇦🇷 - Messi is on FIRE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 22 · 54 min
This World Cup Ball Is A NIGHTMARE For Goalkeepers! | LIVE REACTION
Red Cards, footballs and goalkeepers! Ben and Tom are joined by Watto in New York to discuss the latest World Cup action. We discuss Miguel Almiron’s red card - do FIFA need to have a rethink about this rule? With Watto in town, it’s the perfect opportunity to talk goalkeepers, we look at how the footballs are behaving and get an insight into how much time teams would have spent with the ball. There’s all this to digest and the quiz, plus: 🧤 - Why is Raya not Spain’s Number 1?! 🤔 - Is Anderson more important than Rice? 🇧🇪 - Why are Belgium underperforming… 🇩🇪 - Undav stars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 19 · 47 min
Ronaldo Must Be DROPPED! | Live Reaction
We’re back for our second live from New York as the next round of matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup get underway! Ben is joined by Tom to provide some insight on England, Thomas Tuchel’s half-time speech and whether a relatively new defence has affected Jordan Pickford? The lads also discuss Cristiano Ronaldo and Roberto Martinez - is it time to DROP the legend? There’s the Quiz as well, plus: 🤔 - Guehi or Konsa in the next game?! 🔴 - Should Messi had seen RED? 🧤 - Ben’s Goalkeeping ANALYSIS So Far… 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 - The hosts are WINNING! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 18 · 55 min
Full-Time LIVE Reaction! | England Can Win It!
Well that was an exciting start! England get their 2026 World Cup campaign underway with a 4-2 victory over Croatia and what a game it was!!! Ben, Tom and Toze are in New York and are here to discuss all the big talking points as Harry Kane’s double, a Jude Bellingham’s strike and a late Marcus Rashford goal gave the Three Lions all three points. We also look back at the last few days of the tournament including Lionel Messi’s hat-trick, Kylian Mbappe starring for France, plus a huge shoutout to Vozinha the Cape Verde GK!!! There’s all this, a big World Cup quiz, plus: 😬 - Bellingham/Rogers - debate settled?! 🤔 - Have Trent and Tuchel fallen out? 🏆 - Can England go all the way... ⚽️ - The Golden Boot race is ON! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 16 · 29 min
Why Pickford is England's BEST GK Ever | England vs Croatia World Cup Preview Show
We’ve landed in the USA for the World Cup and we're heading straight to the New York Sure Sweat Club, where we’ve got a belter of a show lined up for you! 🇺🇸🏆 The FIFA World Cup is well and truly underway, and for our first show out here, we're previewing England vs Croatia... 👀 Ben and Tom discuss: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England's chances of winning the World Cup 🧤 Is Pickford England's greatest-ever goalkeeper? 🇭🇷 A Croatia quiz question you definitely won't get 👑 Why Jude Bellingham deserves even more respect And so much more! Keep an eye out for our live streams throughout the entire World Cup, and check our socials for the full schedule! 🎥🙌🏼 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices