Max Rushden and the panel react to Germany’s shock exit at the hands of South Korea, assess Brazil’s latest win and look ahead to England’s shootout with Belgium for top spot

Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning and John Brewin in the studio, and Jonathan Wilson in Kazan on an extraordinary day in Russia. They dissect Germany’s sensational departure from the World Cup where they finished bottom of Group F after losing to South Korea. Sweden’s 3-0 rout of Mexico meant they finished top but both teams made it through to the last 16.

Brazil made sure we didn’t lose another pre-tournament favourite after eliminating Serbia with a 2-0 victory and topping Group E to set up a tie with Mexico. Switzerland only managed a draw against Costa Rica but it was enough to seal a last-16 spot to face Sweden.

In part three we ask Barney Ronay if England really should try and win the group by beating Belgium or if second place might be preferable, as well as looking ahead to the finale of Group H where Japan, Senegal and Colombia could all still qualify.

If you think this podcast is worth something, then you can support The Guardian from as little as £1 – and it only takes a minute.