Podcast
Football Weekly
Hosted by The Guardian · EN
Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and fan favourites, including Barney Ronay and Jonathan Wilson, as Football Weekly goes daily for the entire World Cup. Follow the team across the USA, as they break down all the action, the results and of course, the drama. Football Weekly is the Guardian's award-winning football podcast, bringing together some of football’s most respected journalists, writers and broadcasters for expert analysis, opinion and debate throughout the World Cup. On World Cup Daily, the team reviews the biggest matches, discusses the latest news and talking points and analyses the performances shaping football's biggest competition. Whether you're following England, Scotland, USMNT, Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Canada, Australia or any of the other nations competing at the World Cup, World Cup Daily provides comprehensive coverage from the opening match to the final. The podcast regularly discusses the world's biggest players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Vinícius Júnior, Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Mohamed Salah, Neymar, Virgil van Dijk and many more. Expect reaction to the tournament's biggest moments, tactical analysis, VAR controversies and the stories making headlines on and off the pitch. Beyond the World Cup, Football Weekly covers the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League, Women's Super League, Women's World Cup, European Championship, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, La Liga, the Championship and international football from around the globe. The show regularly discusses clubs including Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Inter, Milan, Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain. Featuring journalists and contributors including Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson, Suzy Wrack, Lars Sivertsen, Nicky Bandini, Sid Lowe, Johnny Liew, Robyn Cowen, Nedum Onuoha and many more, Football Weekly combines informed punditry, football journalism and entertaining discussion to deliver one of the most popular football podcasts in the world. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or watch the full episodes on YouTube.
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Messi in a class of his own and rain stops play in Philadelphia: World Cup Daily
Yesterday00:41:11Summary readyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Alexander Abnos and Mark Langdon as Lionel Messi becomes the all-time top goalscorer at World Cups, while there’s a huge storm delay in France 3-0 Iraq. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
SummaryCape Verde do it again and Lamine Yamal spurs on Spain – World Cup Daily
2d ago00:40:35Summary readyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jeff Rueter and Mark Langdon as Cape Verde claim yet another historic point and Spain finally look like a team worthy of the favourites tag.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
SummaryBrian Brobbey bags a brace and Deniz Undav, supersub: World Cup Daily
3d ago00:35:03Summary readyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Leander Schaerlaeckens after the Netherlands thrash Sweden and Germany get a late winner against Côte d’Ivoire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
SummaryUSA go supersonic in Seattle and Morocco squeeze past Scotland: World Cup Daily
4d ago00:44:17Summary readyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Seb Hutchinson, Jack Snape, Alex Abnos and Ewan Murray as the USA progress to the round of 32. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
SummaryHappy hosts as Canada claim first win and Mexico seal knockout spot – World Cup Daily
5d ago00:39:27Summary readyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Ben Fisher as Canada thrash Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
SummaryEngland take the handbrake off but Ronaldo is stuck in park – World Cup Daily
6d ago00:40:31Summary readyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames, Lucy Ward and Jacob Steinberg as England start their World Cup in style. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
SummaryMessi’s record, Mbappé’s magic and Haaland’s big splash: World Cup Daily
1w ago00:40:13Summary readyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ben Fisher, Lars Sivertsen and Philippe Auclair as Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all hit their stride in style. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
SummaryHistory for Cape Verde as Spain start with a stutter: World Cup Daily
1w ago00:40:43Summary readyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Dan Bardell and Sid Lowe as debutants Cape Verde earn a draw against the favourites Spain. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
SummaryJapan leave it late and Germany’s magnificent seven: World Cup Daily
1w ago00:40:32Summary readyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Alex Abnos and Ben Fisher as the Netherlands and Japan play out a cracker in Dallas, while Germany put seven past Curaçao. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
SummaryScotland scrap past Haiti for winning World Cup return: World Cup Daily
1w ago00:40:55Summary readyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Alex Abnos, Jeff Rueter, Jack Snape and Ewan Murray to discuss the latest action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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