World Cup Uncensored

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Just before we began recording for World Cup Uncensored, news broke that Keir Starmer is stepping down from his role as British Prime Minister and has formally resigned in an address to the nation.

Rejoining co-hosts Piers Morgan and Simon Jordan to discuss this (and plenty of football too, don’t worry!) is regular guest and former Chelsea and England Captain John Terry.

Terry also reflects on the previous episode, where he and former Premier League manager Sean Dyche discussed the pathway for English coaches and their opportunities to manage both the England national team and leading Premier League clubs. While Terry believes English managers deserve more opportunities, he also agrees with Simon Jordan's view that many have failed to make the most of the chances they have been given.

The conversation then turns to Terry's own managerial ambitions. He discusses being overlooked by Chelsea for both the interim and permanent manager positions, arguing that his coaching experience merited at least an interview before the club ultimately appointed Liam Rosenior.

00:00 Introduction
01:41 Resignation of Keir Starmer and important qualities in a leader
06:18 Should England consider getting a German Prime Minister?
07:29 John Terry on English managers not getting opportunities in England
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10:24 Debate continues on whether England coaches are being overlooked
13:09 John Terry says he should have been the interim Chelsea manager and discusses being overlooked for Liam Rosenior
18:30 What makes a good half time team talk?
21:52 What should be England’s starting line-up for the game against Ghana?
25:10 Is Cristiano Ronaldo is over the hill?
30:22 Should England shake the hands of players like Thomas Partey & Achraf Hakimi?
32:55 The sending off of Miguel Almirón for covering his mouth
39:30 Roy Keane’s WAG shirt rant
41:51 Piers and Simon hope Scotland get beat by 8-0 by Brazil

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Has Cristiano Ronaldo finally fallen off? Should he be dropped for Portugal's next game? Is the Messi vs Ronaldo debate officially over?

Football manager and icon Sean Dyche joins co-hosts Piers Morgan and Simon Jordan to discuss Ronaldo's underwhelming display against DR Congo, while fellow superstars Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland both scored braces, and Lionel Messi added a hat-trick in the latest chapter of football's GOAT debate.

The boys then go on to discuss the England's 4-2 victory over Croatia yesterday, as belief in England finally bringing the World Cup back home builds.

After breaking down the game and Tuchel's 'miracle' halftime rallying speech, Dyche delves into a deeper conversation about the nationality of the manager. He believes that more English managers should be given the opportunity to manage England's football team, and was surprised that Eddie Howe was not given an interview for the role.

00:00 Introduction
02:30 John Terry reveals the time he nearly signed for ARSENAL
05:45 Simon, Piers & Sean give their take to the England’s opening win against Croatia
08:24 Sean Dyche explains why the half time team talk is so motivating
10:52 Was last night a template for how England can win the world cup?
12:43 Sean Dyche gives his view on if England should have an English manager
18:55 Simon Jordan on why Thomas Tuchel should sing the national anthem
21:24 Piers, Simon and Dyche have heated Cristiano Ronaldo debate
29:13 Simon Jordan: “Jude Bellingham is a world class player”
31:34 Sean Dyche gives his solution to England’s defensive woes
35:39 Sean Dyche and Piers praise England’s Arsenal-esque set piece
37:23 Is 442 with two centre forwards coming back into fashion?
38:36 Simon Jordan calls Sean Dyche a “bloody dinosaur”
40:26 Sean Dyche on the modern day footballer and if he still loves the game
43:39 John Terry and Sean Dyche give their view on Thomas Tuchel’s wide player conundrum after the opening match
46:44 Simon on Harry Kane’s stuttering penalty miss: “he looked really nervous”
50:04 Simon and Sean clash over Simon’s utter woke nonsense
51:09 Which team has looked the strongest after the first round of games?
55:12 The panel discuss Thomas Partey not being allowed into Canada
58:34 Piers, Simon and Sean discuss the difficulties facing the Iranian team
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In episode two of World Cup Uncensored, former England captain John Terry returns to the show alongside co-hosts Piers Morgan and Simon Jordan to discuss the 2026 World Cup so far.

John discusses the England team's YouTube channel dropping a podcast with squad players Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers, in which the pair discuss fellow player Jordan Henderson and his importance to the team, a topic of conversation online since being called up by Thomas Tuchel.

The lads go on to discuss the hydration breaks taking place in every half of every game and whether they're ruining the flow of the football match and if it's just another way for American broadcasters to capitalise on advertisement breaks.

Finally, they look ahead to the England game against Croatia and the 'lack of quality' of the football played at the World Cup so far.

00:00 Introduction

01:49 Piers, Simon and John discuss hydration breaks

06:29 Should the England players sing the National Anthem?

13:01 The panel discuss who has impressed so far at the tournament

16:36 England squad leak suggests Gordon will start and Guéhi will be benched

21:34 Should Jordan Henderson have been brought to the World Cup?

28:40 John Terry discusses why the England players haven't been feeling appreciated

33:07 Piers, Simon and John discuss Scotland

36:35 John Terry: “Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid is a big loss”

38:15 Simon Jordan and Piers Morgan react to New York Knicks win

41:40 Will Zlatan Ibrahimović be a good pundit?

43:07 Simon and Piers discuss the political state of America during this World Cup

45:21 Should the BBC have gone to America for the World Cup?

47:41 Were FIFA right to ban the Somali referee Omar Artan?
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The 2026 World Cup kicks off this week, so we created the most opinionated panel for it.

In our first episode of World Cup Uncensored, Chelsea legend John Terry joins co-hosts Simon Jordan and Piers Morgan to debate Thomas Tuchel and England's 2026 World Cup squad, predictions on who will win the tournament, Chelsea's alleged 'cheating' under Abramovich as well as some inside knowledge into Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid as manager.

00:00 - Introduction

01:22 - Will the United States, Mexico and Canada get the World Cup right?

03:52 - John Terry ‘congratulates’ Arsenal on winning the Premier League

04:27 - The panel gives their verdict on Thomas Tuchel’s squad selections

08:56 - Can England handle the conditions in the US?

10:57 - Who should start Jude Bellingham or Morgan Rogers?

13:36 - John Terry’s starting XI for England against Croatia

15:04 - Which countries can compete at this World Cup?

17:43 - Messi vs Ronaldo: who is the greatest of all time?

24:51 - Simon and John have heated Abramovich debate

28:01 - The panel give their verdict on Manchester City’s 115 charges

30:19 - John Terry gives his verdict on Chelsea’s poor season

34:22 - 2006 England vs 2026 England team

37:00 - Who will win the world cup?

43:40 - John Terry gives his view on Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid

45:30 - Virtue signalling at the World Cup

47:46 - Has Gianni Infantino managed Donald Trump well?

50:31 - Is FIFA’s greed pricing out the ordinary fan at this World Cup?
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