Football Weekly podcast

Football Weekly

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.

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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World Cup 2026 preview: Groups A-D – Football Weekly

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Science Weekly: heat stroke, sports washing, and the psychology of VAR: the science of the World Cup...

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21:06

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#228

Women’s Football Weekly: Manchester City do the double and Jill Scott joins Faye and Suzy

From our sister podcast: Suzy Wrack is joined by Tom Garry, Emily Keogh and Ameé Ruszkai t... more

03 Jun 2026

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48:53

03 Jun 2026


#227

PSG break Arsenal’s hearts and Arne Slot out at Liverpool – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Philippe Auclair and Andy Hunte... more

01 Jun 2026

52 MINS

52:35

01 Jun 2026


#226

Crystal Palace victorious in Europe and can Arsenal beat PSG? - Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Paul Watson and Ed Aarons as Cry... more

28 May 2026

58 MINS

58:45

28 May 2026


#225

Hull City roar back to Premier League. EFL playoffs special: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Ali Maxwell after a weekend of... more

26 May 2026

59 MINS

59:00

26 May 2026


#224

West Ham go down and the great guard of honour debate: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson and Jacob Steinb... more

25 May 2026

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1:00:37

25 May 2026


#223

Turkish delight for Villa and the Premier League relegation battle – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Lars Sivertsen and Dan Bard... more

21 May 2026

51 MINS

51:19

21 May 2026


#222

Arsenal are Premier League champions and the latest twist in Spygate – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Sam Dalling as Manchester Ci... more

20 May 2026

55 MINS

55:39

20 May 2026


#221

Manchester City win FA Cup and Hearts heartbreak at Celtic – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Dan Bardell and Ewan Murray to di... more

18 May 2026

55 MINS

55:38

18 May 2026


#220

Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’

The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when they ruled in Louisiana v ... more

16 May 2026

35 MINS

35:17

16 May 2026


#219

Foden sparkles for City and Scottish title race goes to the wire – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Will Unwin and Ewan Murr... more

14 May 2026

50 MINS

50:20

14 May 2026


#218

Is the USA ready for the World Cup? – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Alexander Abnos and Leander Schaerlaeckens to ... more

13 May 2026

39 MINS

39:26

13 May 2026


#217

Spurs drop points in survival battle and mayhem at Madrid: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Seb Hutchinson and Sid Lowe as... more

12 May 2026

55 MINS

55:20

12 May 2026


#216

Arsenal edge closer to title and ‘spygate’ overshadows playoffs – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Philippe Auclair to discuss al... more

11 May 2026

57 MINS

57:33

11 May 2026


#215

PSG set up date with Arsenal as Bayern and Kane fall short – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Archie Rhind-Tutt after PSG p... more

07 May 2026

58 MINS

58:09

07 May 2026


#214

Arsenal back in Champions League final during a week to savour: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Paul Watson as Arsenal make ... more

06 May 2026

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:06

06 May 2026


#213

Arsenal’s statement win and Spurs climb out of the drop zone – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Barney Ronay to discuss al... more

04 May 2026

57 MINS

57:05

04 May 2026


#212

All square between Arsenal and Atléti, plus a Premier League preview: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen to discuss Ar... more

30 Apr 2026

46 MINS

46:06

30 Apr 2026


#211

PSG and Bayern deliver an all-time classic – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jonathan Liew to discuss T... more

29 Apr 2026

48 MINS

48:05

29 Apr 2026


#210

Arsenal find a way as Chelsea bounce back to reach FA Cup final – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Sam Dalling to discuss the Pre... more

27 Apr 2026

53 MINS

53:23

27 Apr 2026


#209

Manchester City go top as Chelsea chuck Liam Rosenior: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Lucy Ward to discuss ... more

23 Apr 2026

52 MINS

52:59

23 Apr 2026


#208

Coventry return to Premier League and relegation looms for Leicester – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as the Sky ... more

21 Apr 2026

51 MINS

51:51

21 Apr 2026


#207

Manchester City rip control of Premier League title race away from Arsenal: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to discuss a wild... more

20 Apr 2026

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:31

20 Apr 2026


#206

Chaos and controversy: Bayern Munich v Real Madrid was an instant classic: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Jonathan Liew to discuss... more

16 Apr 2026

56 MINS

56:34

16 Apr 2026


#205

Liverpool and Barcelona knocked out of Champions League – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertson to review Tues... more

15 Apr 2026

49 MINS

49:34

15 Apr 2026


#204

Manchester City have Arsenal in their sights – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg and Seb Hutchinson after a dra... more

13 Apr 2026

56 MINS

56:29

13 Apr 2026


#203

Liverpool leave Paris empty-handed and Atlético stun Barça: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe ... more

09 Apr 2026

54 MINS

54:07

09 Apr 2026


#202

Arsenal leave it late in Lisbon and Bayern win at Bernabéu – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Arsenal... more

08 Apr 2026

53 MINS

53:28

08 Apr 2026


#201

Saints stun Arsenal and what now for Slot after Liverpool’s painful exit? – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and John Brewin to discuss the wee... more

06 Apr 2026

56 MINS

56:00

06 Apr 2026