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The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic FC Podcast

By: The Athletic
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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.

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  • How can England conquer the Azteca?
    Jul 4 2026

    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 recap the World Cup action as Argentina edged past Cape Verde to secure their place in the Round of 16 - James Horncastle drops in from Miami for that one.


    In terms of England, there’s been plenty of drama in the build-up to this one. Kick-off is still 1AM UK time - despite a day of confusion. Matt Slater brings us all of the details on that situation, while Jack Lang has the lowdown on what Thomas Tuchel’s side will face in the Azteca.


    And ahead of the Round of 16, we look ahead to Saturday’s matches - France vs Paraguay and Canada vs Morocco - as well as a quick preview of Sunday’s big one - Norway vs Brazil.


    Host: Adam Leventhal

    With: Cerys Jones and Liam Tharme

    Featuring: James Horncastle, Matt Slater and Jack Lang

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Mike Stavrou and Grayson Moody

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    42 mins
  • Portugal survive + why are Newcastle selling their best players?
    Jul 3 2026

    Newcastle United are set to receive £100m for midfielder Sandro Tonali, but where does that leave their aspirations?


    Adam Leventhal is joined by Cerys Jones and Art De Roche to discuss the latest at the World Cup and in the transfer window.


    David Ornstein reports on Tonali's imminent move to Spurs, before we look at the latest from the World Cup with Matt Slater recapping an enthralling 2-1 win for Portugal over Croatia.


    The Athletic's Newcastle United writer also joins to discuss the impact of the sale of Tonali as well as interest in other key players including captain Bruno Guimaraes.


    Plus, we have a look ahead to Day 23 at the World Cup with Lionel Messi looking to go clear of Kylian Mbappe in the golden boot race.


    Host: Adam Leventhal

    With: Cerys Jones and Art De Roche

    Featuring: David Ornstein, Matt Slater and Chris Waugh

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Mike Stavrou and Liam Warburton

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    40 mins
  • Can Kane keep saving England?
    Jul 2 2026

    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 England's emotional come-from-behind win against DR Congo as our England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke poses the question; is Kane England's greatest player ever?


    Away from England's win, the USA and Belgium also progressed to face one another in the Round of 16. Henry Bushnell reports from the USMNT's win over Bosnia & Herzegovina including a controversial red card for Folarin Balogun, while Belgium had to come from 2-0 down to see off Senegal.


    And ahead of the Day 22 action, Matt Slater joins us from Toronto ahead of Portugal taking on Croatia to discuss how the cities he's visited have connected with the tournament as well as what tournament preconceptions he had that he may have changed his opinion on.


    Host: Adam Leventhal

    With: Carl Anka and Liam Twomey

    Featuring: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Henry Bushnell and Matt Slater

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Mike Stavrou and Liam Warburton

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    42 mins
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