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The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic's flagship football podcast is with you six days a week, bringing unrivalled analysis from the biggest stories in world football. Featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and James Horncastle, the show takes you inside the biggest stories in football told by the...
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How can MLS become an elite league?
As the World Cup packs up and leaves New York, we have one final show from the Big Apple as Paul Tenorio joins Adam Leventhal to look at the opportuni...
Spain conquer the world + Ornstein's summer transfers
Live in New York for the final time, Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Adam Crafton to reflect on Spain's deserved victory...
World Cup final preview + Ornstein on Rogers to Chelsea
Adam Leventhal is live in New York City alongside James Horncastle and Adam Crafton as they preview the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.
Has Infantino's expanded World Cup worked?
The Athletic’s Adam Leventhal, Adam Crafton, and Paul Tenorio are live from NYC to debate how successful the expanded World Cup has been.
They w...
What now for Tuchel and England?
England’s World Cup dream is officially over. Live from New York City, Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s Adam Crafton and Reuben Pinder to br...
Spain stun France + can England overcome Argentina?
Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s Editor-in-Chief Laura Williamson and Reuben Pinder, for our latest instalment from New York City.
The...
Ornstein transfer latest: Bouaddi, Alvarez & Bruno Guimaraes
We are live from New York City! Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein and Reuben Pinder to break down a mas...
World Cup semi-final preview and transfers, with David Ornstein
Adam Leventhal is live from New York City alongside The Athletic's editor in Laura Williamson and Football Correspondent David Ornstein to look ahead...
Can Bellingham win England the World Cup?
England are through to just their fourth-ever World Cup semi-final, after needing extra time to get past Norway in the last eight, thanks to another d...
How do England stop Erling Haaland?
It’s Day 30 and France are into the semi-finals of the World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Morocco.
Adam Leventhal is joined in the studio by Lia...
FIFA, Trump and Balogun: The scandal that shook the World Cup
On Sunday, The Athletic broke the world exclusive that USA striker Folarin Balogun's ban for the USMNT's round of 16 tie against Belgium had been susp...
Argentina are inevitable + Ornstein on Man United transfers
Argentina are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after an incredible comeback win against Egypt.
Emma Paton is in the studio alongsi...
Was the USA's World Cup a success or failure?
The USMNT are out of the World Cup after defeat to Belgium.
While the Folarin Balogun situation dominated the build-up, the headlines centre aro...
England’s Azteca heroics + inside Trump’s Balogun call
England are through the quarter-final of the World Cup, following an instant classic in the Azteca against Mexico.
Emma Paton is joined by Art D...
How can England conquer the Azteca?
It’s Day 24 and our focus is fully on England’s trip to the Azteca to take on Mexico.
Adam Leventhal is joined by Cerys Jones and Liam Tharme to...
Portugal survive + why are Newcastle selling their best players?
Newcastle United are set to receive £100m for midfielder Sandro Tonali, but where does that leave their aspirations?
Adam Leventhal is joined by...
Can Kane keep saving England?
England left it late but got the job done, thanks to Harry Kane.
Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka and Liam Twomey after Engl...
France look unstoppable + Spurs win Fernandes race
France's superstars continue to sparkle, as Kylian Mbappe's brace helped to see off Sweden 3-0 in at the MetLife.
Emma Paton is joined by Mark C...
Germany hit new low + Ornstein transfer latest
Four-time World Cup winners Germany are out. So too are the Netherlands and Japan after a dramatic day at the World Cup.
Emma Paton is alongside...
Which dark horse will go furthest at the World Cup?
Canada saw off South Africa as the knockout stages got underway at the World Cup, with some big games to come on Day 19.
Emma Paton is joined by...
Why are England struggling to convince?
Despite a 2-0 win over Panama with Jude Bellingham playing a crucial role, Thomas Tuchel's England still lack conviction.
Joining Adam Leventhal...
How did Man City win the Elliot Anderson race?
The transfer window is truly up and running as Manchester City have agreed a £116million deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest - the mos...
Are Ancelotti's Brazil serious World Cup contenders?
Brazil broke Scottish hearts on day 14 at the World Cup, running out 3-0 winners to leave the Scots' hopes of securing qualification hanging by a thre...
Why were England so flat against Ghana?
The storylines keep on flowing at this summer’s World Cup, this time, the goals dried up for England in a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Group L.
Emma P...
Ornstein transfer latest: Tonali, Bergvall, Balogun
As the World Cup ticks over to Day 13, the summer transfer window is still making waves.
Emma Paton is joined in-studio by Mark Critchley and Ti...
Who is winning the World Cup so far?
With 121 goals scored across 40 games, the excitement just keeps coming at this summer's World Cup.
To dive into the latest action, Emma Paton i...
How far can Pochettino take the USA?
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...
Ornstein transfer latest: Liverpool + Spurs make big moves
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 an...
Are England fun again + will Ronaldo ever be dropped?
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...
Messi outshines Mbappe and Haaland + why Amorim for Milan?
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...
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 L...
Ornstein latest: 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 Che...
USA's statement win + can Brazil lift 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...
Will the USMNT ever produce a 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 t...
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...
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 j...
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...
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...
Emma Paton joins The Athletic FC Podcast for The World Cup
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...
The World Cup's most tactically interesting teams
With the World Cup right around the corner, The Athletic FC Tactics podcast discuss the most tactically interesting teams at this summer’s tournament....