
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 Ancelotti's Brazil can win a sixth World Cup ahea...
13 Jun 40min

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 the USA have never produced a truly global superstar.Jack ...
12 Jun 39min

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 they give you the lowdown on everything you need to know...
11 Jun 44min

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 who are the contenders, and who could spring a surprise ...
9 Jun 45min

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 FC's new signing Emma Paton as well as Jay Harris and Mar...
8 Jun 37min

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 having worked as a presenter at Sky Sports since 2019 and...
7 Jun 52s

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.Plus, how the favourites are looking — and… how to...
6 Jun 35min



















