The Athletic FC Podcast
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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 Klo...
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...
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 Leventhal
With: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton and Jay Harris
Executive Producer: Guy Clarke
Producers: Jay Beale and...
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 Paton
Guests: Rob Green, Mark Critchley, Liam Twomey
Exec Producer: Guy Clarke
Producer: Mike Stavrou
...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 ...
We're delighted to welcome Emma Paton to The Athletic FC Podcast team for the World Cup.
Emma is a renowned presenter and broadcaster in the UK having worked as a presenter at Sky Sports since 2019 and will join the rest of the team, including Adam Leventhal, David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater, James Horncastle and many more from the biggest sports newsroom ever assembled.
Join us from Monday June 8th!
With the World Cup right around the corner, The Athletic FC Tactics podcast discuss the most tactically interesting teams at this summer’s tournament.
Plus, how the favourites are looking — and… how to build a successful World Cup squad.
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Conor O’Neill & Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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As excitement builds for the 23rd edition of the World Cup, it’s time to look back on the defining moments in the competition's recent history.
From ghost goals, to headbutts and… the Hand of God - we’ll attempt to rank the top 10 iconic performances and incidents from the last 10 tournaments.
Host: Duncan Alexander
Guests: Jack Lang, Oli Kay, Will Jeanes, Felipe Cardenas
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Prod...
With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, four of our writers were tasked with creating an all-time World Cup draft.
From your Yashin’s to your Mbappe’s, we’ll attempt to build the ultimate XI spanning all 32 editions of the competition.
Host: Duncan Alexander
Guests: Oli Kay, Jack Lang, Carl Anka, Felipe Cardenas
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale & Liam Warburton
After a “painful” defeat in the Champions League final.
What do Arsenal need to do to close the gap on PSG next season?
And what next for Liverpool after the departure of Arne Slot?
Host: Adam Leventhal
Guests: Tom Williams & Art de Roché, James Pearce
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Paul Iliffe
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Arsenal and PSG face off in Budapest in the 2026 Champions League final.
Can Arsenal capture their first ever Champions League trophy, or will PSG win - as Tom Williams calls it - 'le back to back'.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Tom Williams & Adrian Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke & John Rogers
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A year after winning the FA Cup - Crystal Palace have yet more silverware!
Oliver Glasner’s parting gift was to deliver the Conference League.
So, what comes next for Palace?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Matt Woosnam and Dom Fifield
Executive Producer: Guy Clarke
Producer: Paul Iliffe
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After ending the season 18 games unbeaten, Andoni Iraola leaves Bournemouth with Europa League football to come.
But without a job lined up, has he left the Cherries too soon?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Jon Mackenzie & Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale & Nick Thomson
Videographer: Grayson Moody
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Liverpool will play Champions League football next season
Despite finishing closer in points to the relegation zone - than champions Arsenal!
So, is that enough for Arne Slot to keep his job at Anfield?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: James Pearce and James Horncastle
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale & Nick Thomson
Videographer: Grayson Moody
West Ham have been relegated from the Premier League just three years after winning the Europa Conference League.
But just how costly will the drop be for the Hammers?
Meanwhile, Spurs survived on the final day, so how do they avoid another worrying season next time around?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Roshane Thomas, Matt Slater and Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Guy Clarke
Producer: Paul Iliffe
Welcome to The Athletic’s end-of-season awards, for the 2025/26 season. A time to celebrate the best of the best across the Premier League, WSL and Europe.
The Athletic's Data & Tactic’s Editor Duncan Alexander, Women’s Football Writer Megan Feringa & Football Writer Tim Spiers join Adam Leventhal to name our Player, Young Player, Manager and team of the season in our respective categories.
Host: Ada...
Who will beat the drop - Spurs or West Ham? Spurs need a draw against Everton to confirm safety, while West Ham must beat Leeds at the London Stadium.
And elsewhere, Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup has been announced. Who has been left off the plane?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Jay Harris & Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship Play-Off Final after being caught spying on opponents.
They’ll also start next season with a points deduction.
So, how has Spygate cost Saints a place in the Premier League?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and Matt Slater
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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After 22 years, Arsenal have finally won the Premier League title.
So how did Mikel Arteta transform the Gunners from pretenders to champions?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: David Ornstein, Adrian Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick Thomson
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Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City this summer.
And with former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca the man expected to replace him.
How on earth do you follow Pep?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: David Ornstein, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Sam Lee, Liam Twomey
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick Thomson
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