Messi & Argentina march on, Poland limp through, and prepare for pre-match penalties in 2026
The Athletic's Adam Leventhal, James Horncastle and Adam Crafton react to Argentina's 2-0 win over Poland on Wednesday night that saw both teams make it through to the last 16, but it wasn't without i...
1 Des 202229min
Rashford’s resurgence, Pulisic puts USA through & politics dominates Iran discourse
That’s a wrap for Groups A and B. England sailed past Wales with a resounding 3-0 win, courtesy of a remarkable Marcus Rashford brace and goal from Phil Foden. Gareth Southgate’s side will face Group ...
30 Nov 202232min
The goals show, Cristiano Ronaldo upstaged & England v Wales preview
Ahead of the finale of Group B, Adam Leventhal is joined by David Ornstein and Matt Slater on Day 10 of the Qatar World Cup.Matt reflects on attending all four games on the final day of four separate ...
29 Nov 202234min
Shock, surprises & Germany still alive in World Cup
Adam Leventhal is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Oli Kay following a day of shocks in Qatar with Costa Rica and Morocco two of the noteworthy winners, while German's draw with Spain keeps their hopes ...
28 Nov 202233min
Messi's Flash of Genius as Mbappe Tussles For Limelight & Queiroz v Klinsmann
It's Sunday morning and host Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas and Charlotte Harpur to reflect on Lionel Messi handing Argentina a World Cup lifeline in typical style...James ...
27 Nov 202232min
England 0-0 USA: Reaction from Al Bayt Stadium as Three Lions held
Join Adam Leventhal for immediate reaction from England's goalless draw with USA in Group B from the Al Bayt Stadium.With comprehensive post-match analysis and reaction, tactics writer Michael Cox dis...
25 Nov 202225min
England v USA Preview, Neymar worry & Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup history
Ahead of Day Six of the World Cup, Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's England writer Jack Pitt-Brooke and Sam Stejskal to preview England v USA this evening.They discuss the historic context o...
25 Nov 202231min
Germany defiant off the pitch but desperate on it, Brazil expectant, England hopeful on Kane injury
The Athletic's Adam Leventhal joins Raphael Honigstein and James Horncastle to reflect on day four of the World Cup, a day which saw Germany lose 2-1 to Japan after a disjointed performance but they t...
24 Nov 202228min
