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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Cape Verde do it again and Lamine Yamal spurs on Spain – World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jeff Rueter and Mark Langdon as Cape Verde cla... more

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#220

Brian Brobbey bags a brace and Deniz Undav, supersub: World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Leander Schaerlaeckens after t... more

Yesterday

35 MINS

35:03

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#219

USA go supersonic in Seattle and Morocco squeeze past Scotland: World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Seb Hutchinson, Jack Snape, Al... more

20 Jun 2026

44 MINS

44:17

20 Jun 2026


#218

Happy hosts as Canada claim first win and Mexico seal knockout spot – World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Ben Fisher as Canada thrash ... more

19 Jun 2026

39 MINS

39:27

19 Jun 2026


#217

England take the handbrake off but Ronaldo is stuck in park – World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames, Lucy Ward and Jacob Steinberg as En... more

18 Jun 2026

40 MINS

40:31

18 Jun 2026


#216

Messi’s record, Mbappé’s magic and Haaland’s big splash: World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ben Fisher, Lars Sivertsen and Philippe Auclai... more

17 Jun 2026

40 MINS

40:13

17 Jun 2026


#215

History for Cape Verde as Spain start with a stutter: World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Dan Bardell and Sid Lowe as debu... more

16 Jun 2026

40 MINS

40:43

16 Jun 2026


#214

Japan leave it late and Germany’s magnificent seven: World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Alex Abnos and Ben Fisher as the Netherlands a... more

15 Jun 2026

40 MINS

40:32

15 Jun 2026


#213

Scotland scrap past Haiti for winning World Cup return: World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Alex Abnos, Jeff Rueter, Jack Snape and Ewan M... more

14 Jun 2026

40 MINS

40:55

14 Jun 2026


#212

USA blast out of the blocks and Canada get first ever point: World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Pablo Maurer as the USA beg... more

13 Jun 2026

39 MINS

39:09

13 Jun 2026


#211

Joy for Jiménez and Mexico as co-hosts make ideal start: World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Jeff Rueter and Jonathan Wilson ... more

12 Jun 2026

45 MINS

45:39

12 Jun 2026


#210

World Cup 2026 preview: Groups I-L – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Philippe Auclair to preview ... more

10 Jun 2026

52 MINS

52:36

10 Jun 2026


#209

World Cup 2026 preview: Groups E-H – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, Paul Watson and Sid Lowe to p... more

09 Jun 2026

52 MINS

52:33

09 Jun 2026


#208

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

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon, Ewan Murray and ... more

08 Jun 2026

54 MINS

54:28

08 Jun 2026


#207

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

It’s just a week until the first whistle of the 2026 World Cup. To celebrate, Madeleine Fi... more

04 Jun 2026

21 MINS

21:06

04 Jun 2026


#206

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

48 MINS

48:53

03 Jun 2026


#205

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


#204

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


#203

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


#202

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

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:37

25 May 2026


#201

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