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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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Osasu Obayiuwana and Jacob Steinberg as England top their group with a somewhat unconvincing 2-0 victory against Panama. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
This episode celebrates Cape Verde's surprising progression to the World Cup knockouts and analyses France's strong performance, despite Norway's decision to field a reserve squad which sparked fan criticism. The panel also delves into Uruguay's frustrating exit and Spain's underwhelming play, as well as England's right-back injury concerns and tactical considerations for upcoming games. A lighter segment covers a listener's anti-vegetable diet and Mark Langdon's peculiar food adventures.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Ecuador beat Germany to reach the last 32. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Nicky Bandini and Ewan Murray as Scotland are beaten convincingly by Brazil to leave their chances of progress hanging in the balance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
The Guardian Football Weekly panel breaks down England's uninspiring nil-nil draw against Ghana, discussing tactical challenges of breaking down a low block defense and the team's recurring "second game syndrome." They celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo's historic goal-scoring achievement for Portugal against Uzbekistan, acknowledging his enduring impact. The episode also analyzes Croatia's generational shift, critiques the 48-team World Cup format, and previews the Scotland vs. Brazil match, highlighting the extreme Miami weather conditions.
Max 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
Max 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
Max 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
Max 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
Max 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
Max 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
Max 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
Max 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
Max Rushden and the panel dissect the latest World Cup action, beginning with the Netherlands' surprising draw against Japan and Germany's impressive 7-1 triumph over Curaçao. They also analyze Ivory Coast's last-minute win over Ecuador and Australia's significant upset against Turkey. The discussion delves into the geopolitical complexities surrounding the Iran national team and previews upcoming matches, offering insights into player performances and the overall tournament atmosphere.
Max 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
This episode covers the second day of the World Cup, highlighted by the USA's dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay, which panelists consider one of their most complete World Cup performances ever. The discussion also features Canada's historic first World Cup point with a draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina, a debate over a controversial red card, and Thomas Partey's visa issues. The panel also previews upcoming matches and shares lighthearted behind-the-scenes moments.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Jeff Rueter and Jonathan Wilson as the World Cup kicks off in Mexico. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Philippe Auclair to preview Groups I-L. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
This episode offers an in-depth preview of World Cup 2026 Groups E-H, analyzing each team's strengths, weaknesses, and potential performance. Experts discuss Germany's attacking woes, Japan's psychological barriers, Belgium's 'golden generation' challenges, and Spain's stable but evolving squad. The panel also covers the inspiring stories of debutants like Cape Verde and Curacao, alongside the political tensions surrounding Iran and the unique style of teams like Tunisia and Uruguay under Bielsa. Key players, tactical approaches, and tournament predictions are explored, providing comprehensive insights into the upcoming competition.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon, Ewan Murray and Jack Snape to preview Groups A-D including Scotland and Brazil. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
It’s just a week until the first whistle of the 2026 World Cup. To celebrate, Madeleine Finlay sits down with Ian Sample to discuss the science behind the tournament. It’s set to be one of the hottest World Cups on record and a group of scientists has written to Fifa asking them to reconsider their heat mitigations for players and referees. Dr Oliver Gibson of Brunel University outlines their concerns. Also on the agenda is the huge fossil fuel impact of this tournament, and the impact of VAR on...
From our sister podcast: Suzy Wrack is joined by Tom Garry, Emily Keogh and Ameé Ruszkai to discuss Manchester City’s FA Cup triumph, England’s huge qualifier against Spain and Jill Scott’s epic Sport Relief challenge. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Philippe Auclair and Andy Hunter to discuss the Champions League final and Arne Slot’s Anfield departure. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Paul Watson and Ed Aarons as Crystal Palace win the Europa Conference League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Ali Maxwell after a weekend of EFL playoffs that saw Oli McBurnie take Hull City back to the Premier League for the first time in a decade. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson and Jacob Steinberg to discuss the final day of the Premier League season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Lars Sivertsen and Dan Bardell to discuss Villa’s Europa League success. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Sam Dalling as Manchester City drop points at Bournemouth to hand the Premier League title to Arsenal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Dan Bardell and Ewan Murray to discuss Manchester City’s FA Cup win and Celtic’s chaotic title celebrations. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when they ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can’t consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks with Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the fallout from the decision, and why, even now, she thinks the way forward is still through engaging m...
