Week 15: Main Report – The World Cup: English Fans

The World Cup qualifiers have finished and we interview two English fans, Simon and Tim, and ask them for their World Cup predictions.

Listen to the report here You can also try our online listening quiz: Click here to listen to the report and answer listening comprehension questions.

Before you listen, check that you understand these words:

dark horse: outsider, not favourite, but may have a chance, may surprise

unusual: not usual, strange, not expected

something missing: not complete, not perfect, can't be relied on

to fancy: to expect to do well

fancied team: a team people expect to do well

form: recent history of results, good form = winning a lot of recent games

a quote: famous words, well known words

Related

• Top ten World Cup goalkeepers
• Main Report 14: Ireland vs France
• USA avoid a horrible draw!
• Liverpool Defender Emiliano Insua Dreaming Of World Cup Glory With Argentina
• Main Report – Week 17: Leo Messi
• Nearpost Podcasts
• SPAOTP's Advent Calendar: Day 3
• The Fiendish Friday Football Kit Quiz: World Cup special!