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The Athletic's flagship football podcast - hosted by Adam Leventhal and Emma Paton - will be with you six days a week during the World Cup, bringing unrivalled analysis and colour from every single host city. Featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and James Horncastle, the show will takes audience inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.
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- Today40 min
Spain stunned + inside England's preparations
Day five of the World Cup saw all four matches end in draws, including Cape Verde's shock 0-0 stalemate against European champions Spain.Adam Leventhal is joined in-studio by Jay Harris and Mark Critchley with our England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke providing the latest from the Three Lions camp in Kansas City, including dressing room dynamics and selection dilemmas for Thomas Tuchel.Pol Ballus reacts to the surprise Spain result and Laurie Whitwell is on hand to recap what happened on and off-pitch as Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand.Plus, Argentina's Nico Paz is our Star of Soccer as the reigning champions prepare to kick off their World Cup campaign against Algeria.Check out Nick Miller's piece on 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7363785/2026/06/15/vozinha-cape-verde-goalkeeper-spain/Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Jay Harris and Mark CritchleyFeaturing: Pol Ballus, Laurie Whitwell and Jack Pitt-BrookeExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Mike Stavrou and Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Yesterday32 min
Ornstein transfers: Real Madrid sign Cucurella + Diomande lights up World Cup
Day four of the World Cup saw no fewer than 19 goals, while away from the tournament Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.Adam Leventhal is joined in-studio by Charlie Eccleshare and Tim Spiers with David Ornstein dropping by to discuss Real Madrid's deal to sign Cucurella, how Jose Mourinho is looking to rebuild at the Bernanbeu and how the deal impacts Chelsea.Chris Branch and Matt Slater look back on Germany's win over Curacao and Yan Diomande starring in Ivory Coast's victory against Ecuador.Plus, Laurie Whitwell reports from Iran's preparations to face New Zealand in Los Angeles and there's focus on today's Star of Soccer Fede Valverde.Check out The Athletic's World Cup predictor here.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Charlie Eccleshare and Tim SpiersFeaturing: Chris Branch, Matt Slater, David Ornstein, Laurie WhitwellExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Jay Beale and Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 days ago40 min
USA's statement win + can Brazil win a sixth World Cup?
Join Adam Leventhal, Art de Roché and Tim Spiers as they reflect on the USMNT's thrashing of Paraguay, before turning their attention to whether Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil can win a sixth World Cup ahead of their opening fixture against Morocco.Plus, we hear from Henry Bushnell who was at Los Angeles Stadium & Jordan Campbell drops by to preview Scotland's opener against Haiti.Access to all of The Athletic's World Cup coverage is free via our app during the duration of the World Cup!Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Art de Roché and Tim SpiersFeaturing: Henry Bushnell & Jordan CampbellExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Jay Beale & Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 4 days ago39 min
Why have the USA never produced a truly global superstar?
The 2026 World Cup is underway!Join Adam Leventhal, Art de Roché and Cerys Jones as they reflect on an eventful opening day before asking why the USA have never produced a truly global superstar.Jack Lang was at Estadio Azteca and recounts Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa that saw him showered in beer, while Henry Bushnell looks ahead to the USMNT’s opener against Paraguay.Plus, we hear from Joshua Kloke on Canada’s first game, in what he describes as ‘the biggest in Canadian soccer history'.Access to all of The Athletic's World Cup coverage is free via our app during the duration of the World Cup!Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Art de Roché and Cerys JonesFeaturing: Jack Lang, Henry Bushnell, Joshua KlokeExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Jay Beale and Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago44 min
An Idiot's Guide to the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup starts here! Well, in Mexico City as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa.Join Adam Leventhal, Jay Harris and Cerys Jones as they give you the lowdown on everything you need to know ahead of the tournament getting underway.Jack Lang reflects on Gianni Infantino's press conference on the eve of the tournament, while Felipe Cardenas gives us the lowdown on what to expect from Mexico, before we analyse their bright-young hope, Gilberto Mora as part of The Athletic's Stars of Soccer!Access to all of The Athletic's World Cup coverage is free via our app during the duration of the World Cup!Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Jay Harris and Cerys JonesFeaturing: Jack Lang and Felipe CardenasExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Mike Stavrou and Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 6 days ago44 min
Will the World Cup rip-off pay off?
On the eve of the World Cup getting underway there are many outstanding off-field issues to discuss.Ahead of the tournament Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and Jay Harris to explore issues such as visas, ticketing and what success represents to each of the host nations.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton and Jay HarrisExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago45 min
Who will actually win the World Cup?
Today we're continuing our build up to The World Cup. as we assess the favourites to win the tournament - and even make some predictions too.So who are the contenders, and who could spring a surprise this summer?Plus, we ask former England goalkeeper Rob Green what it’s actually like to play at a World Cup.Host: Emma PatonGuests: Rob Green, Mark Critchley, Liam TwomeyExec Producer: Guy ClarkeProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago37 min
David Ornstein's World Cup transfer watchlist
As the World Cup gets underway on Thursday, we're here to look ahead to which deals could happen this summer.David Ornstein joins The Athletic FC's new signing Emma Paton as well as Jay Harris and Mark Critchley to discuss a number of the big deals that could be completed.There's the latest on Man City's pursuit of Elliot Anderson as well as Liverpool's interest in RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande.Plus, who are the players to watch out for at the World Cup this summer - and which are the best World Cup signings of years gone by?Host: Emma PatonWith: Jay Harris, Mark Critchley and David OrnsteinExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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