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
It’s Day 10 of the World Cup, and the USMNT are through to the knockouts after a 2-0 win over Australia.
Ian Irving is joined in-studio by Liam Twomey and Liam Tharme as we discuss another impressive performance from Mauricio Pochettino’s side. Henry Bushnell drops in to give the lowdown from Seattle and asks if the USA can actually go all the way.
We catch up with James Horncastle who was in Philadelphia fo...
While all eyes are on the World Cup, the summer transfer window is also now beginning to hot up!
Ian Irving is joined in-studio by Jay Harris and Tim Spiers as we discuss the latest from the World Cup as well as checking in with David Ornstein on the latest on the transfer front.
With Liverpool confirming the signing of Victor Munoz what could it mean for their pursuit of Yan Diomande, while Spurs have signing Jan Paul van He...
England's World Cup started with an impressive 4-2 win over Croatia, with Harry Kane scoring twice.
Emma Paton is joined by Liam Twomey and Liam Tharme to react to England's performance, especially as they burst into life in the second half, with England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke sharing his thoughts from Dallas.
Nick Miller in Houston reports on Cristiano Ronaldo's disappointing tournament opener as Portugal were held t...
The stars have arrived at the World Cup!
After Kylian Mbappe became France's all time top scorer with a brace against Senegal, Lionel Messi did Lionel Messi things, scoring a hat-trick against Algeria to equal Miroslav Klose's record for World Cup goals.
Join Emma Paton, Mark Critchley and Liam Twomey as they reflect on a day where the superstars truly arrived, as Erling Haaland also made his mark on his first World Cup appea...
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 Spa...
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 ...
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 cov...
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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