Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest football action from the Premier League and beyond. The show covers major leagues and tournaments including the Champions League, World Cup, and European Championships. It discusses teams like Manchester United, Arsenal, and Real Madrid, and players such as Harry Kane and Mohamed Salah.
Episodes
Carrick on the brink and Madrid on the charge under Mourinho: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe as Michael Carrick is poised to be sacked by Manchester United and for a wrap of the big stories from around Europe. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Could Old Trafford chaos keep Michael Carrick in the job? Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson and Dan Bardell as Manchester United twice come back from two goals down to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa, while trouble looms for Pierre Sage. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Fenerbahce thwart Liverpool and Arsenal pushed in Prague: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Jonathan Liew as Liverpool lose for the first time in the Champions League this season and Manchester City and Arsenal escape with narrow wins. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Can miraculous Manchester United comeback save Michael Carrick? – Football Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon as Manchester United comeback from 2-0 down to beat Roma in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Arsenal end Anfield wait and Manchester United beaten again: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin as Arsenal win at Anfield in the league for the first time in 14 years and go top of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Arsenal fail at Fleetwood and Michael Carrick clings on: Football Weekly Extra
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Seb Hutchinson as Fleetwood Town beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup and Michael Carrick remains in the dugout at Manchester United. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Harry Kane wins the Ballon d’Or and an EFL round-up: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and George Elek to reflect on the England captain’s Ballon d’Or award and to discuss the weekend’s EFL action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Carrick on the brink, Jackson ends City’s run, and Spurs singe the Blues – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barney Ronay, John Brewin and Philippe Auclair to discuss the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Manchester United bin-fire keeps blazing and Arsenal draw at Bayern: Football Weekly Extra
Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Liew, Paul Watson and Archie Rhind-Tutt to discuss the latest Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
PSG beat Barça, Rio’s grand for Liverpool and Ronaldo’s CV – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen and Will Unwin to discuss Tuesday night’s Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Brighton peck Palace on derby day and will a point silence the noise around Carrick? – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Mark Langdon and Dan Bardell to discuss the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
PSG pummel Manchester City while Villa and Liverpool hit six: Football Weekly Extra
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames and Nicky Bandini as PSG thrash Manchester City in their first home game since the Premier League’s guilty verdict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Martínez mouths off as Manchester United miss the mark in Madrid – Football Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nedum Onuoha and Jonathan Liew as Manchester United are beaten by Atletico Madrid to prolong their poor start to the season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Triumphant Manchester City unfazed by Liverpool and Anfield hostility – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling and Lars Sivertsen as Manchester City win their first Premier League game since the guilty verdict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Manchester City’s trip to Anfield and is Eckert’s Spygate ban too lenient? – Football Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Paul Watson to preview the return of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Kane makes more England history and Ronaldo claps back – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Lucy Ward as Harry Kane strikes twice and Lionel Messi bows out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
England hammer Croatia and Manchester City get their appeal on: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Robyn Cowen as England thrash Croatia 7 (seven) nil. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Manchester City scandal latest as Pep Guardiola speaks: Football Weekly Extra
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Ali Maxwell as the Manchester City story rumbles with Pep Guardiola speaking for the first time. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
The Premier League v Manchester City and England beat Czechia – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Dan Bardell as the Premier League release their verdict on Manchester City and England win 2-0 in Prague. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
The Manchester City verdict and England run world champions close – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, John Brewin and Kieran Maguire as Manchester City are found guilty of the vast majority of the disciplinary charges brought against them by the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
England face world champions Spain as international break commences – Football Weekly – Football Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Paul Watson as the international break begins. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Dockers derby delivers and England squad upheaval – Football Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala for an update across the EFL and the latest from the England camp. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Arsenal battered in Brighton as Manchester City go clear: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin and Lars Sivertsen as Arsenal are thrashed away at Brighton. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Manchester United crisis klaxon alert and Sunderland soar: Football Weekly Extra
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Sam Dalling to discuss the Carabao Cup, Sunderland’s triumphant return to Europe and look ahead to the weekend’s major action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Kane on target, Barcelona stay perfect and Ballon d’Or debate – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair, Sid Lowe, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon to discuss the weekend’s action around Europe. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
VAR controversy decides Manchester derby as City keep pace with Arsenal: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to discuss the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Perfect start for the Premier League in Europe and is it crunch time for Spurs already? Football Weekly Extra
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Nedum Onuoha to round up the week’s Champions League action, and look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League fixtures. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Haaland at the double as Champions League returns: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt to discuss the return of the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Arsenal beat Chelsea to maintain perfect start and late drama at Everton - Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan as Arsenal maintain their perfect start with a win over Chelsea. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Arsenal take on Chelsea and deadline-day chaos: Football Weekly Extra
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Robyn Cowen to preview the upcoming Premier League weekend. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Saka strike maintains Arsenal’s perfect start, plus deadline day: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Jonathan Wilson as Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0 and Bradley Barcola joins Liverpool. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Bruno Fernandes brilliance and Spurs remain pointless – Football Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon as Bruno Fernandes scores a hattrick in Manchester United’s 5-2 win over Ipswich and Spurs remain on zero points after their 2-0 loss at home to Newcastle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Sávio lands at Spurs, Celtic crash out and are Villa in crisis? – Football Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell as Spurs win and Celtic lose in disastrous fashion in Europe. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Palmer purrs but Sánchez shaky as Chelsea start with a win – Football Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg and George Elek as Chelsea’s season starts with a win at Fulham. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Manchester United mauled and sorry Spurs mark Premier League kick-off: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Sam Dalling as United and Spurs have dismal starts to their seasons. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Premier League season preview: Hull City to Tottenham – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan for the second of our Premier League preview podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Premier League season preview: Arsenal to Fulham - Football Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Philippe Auclair for the first of our Premier League preview podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Arsenal hammer Manchester City and the EFL kicks off – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Will Unwin, Sanny Rudravajhala and Ben Fisher as Arsenal coast past Manchester City to win the Community Shield. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Our EFL preview and a Super Cup review as PSG prevail: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by George Elek, Ali Maxwell and Seb Hutchinson to run through all you need to know about the Championship, League One and League Two. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Infantino, Trump, Bezos and Mourinho: together at last: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen and Paul Watson to discuss Donald Trump’s nice words about the struggling Fifa boss, plus returning Madrid boss José Mourinho’s new Netflix documentary. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Infantino hangs on by a thread and the overhaul at Newcastle: Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Robyn Cowen, Dan Bardell, Sam Dalling and Matt Hughes to look at how Fifa deals with its Infantino problem. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Football Weekly’s summer mailbag: AI, how transfer gossip works and more – part two
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Seb Hutchinson and Jonathan Wilson to answer your questions from the Football Weekly mailbag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Football Weekly’s summer mailbag: World Cup 2026, the off-season and more: part one
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Jonathan Wilson to answer your questions from the mailbag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Spain are world champions - World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Jonathan Wilson and Sid Lowe as Spain win the 2026 World Cup.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Heartbreak for England, again: World Cup Daily – video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Jonathan Wilson and Nicky Bandini as England lose 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Spain outclass and outpass France; England to take on Argentina: World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Philippe Auclair as Spain suffocate France to reach the World Cup final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Bellingham blunts Norway as England make the semis - World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Lars Sivertsen and Leander Schaerlackens as England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time to set up a semi-final against Argentina. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Lammens laments late mistake as Spain make the semis - World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Nicky Bandini as Spain win it late on against Belgium and to preview England v Norway.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
France maul meek Morocco to reach semi-finals: World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Philippe Auclair as France comfortably beat Morocco 2-0 to become the first team to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Argentina avert disaster with controversial late comeback: World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Barney Ronay and Alexander Abnos as Argentina pull off an all-time great World Cup comeback against Egypt. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
USA fall asleep in Seattle and it’s tchau Ronaldo: World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Nick Ames and Sid Lowe as error-prone USA are picked off by Belgium and Cristiano Ronaldo bids farewell to the World Cup for good. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
England’s unbelievable night at the Azteca: World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca in an all-time great World Cup game. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
France find a way past Paraguay and what awaits England in Mexico? - World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Barney Ronay and Philippe Auclair as France beat a spiky Paraguay side to reach the quarter-finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Cape Verde’s heroics and it’s g’night Australia: World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Lars Sivertsen as Cape Verde take Argentina to extra time in the game of the World Cup so far. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Croatia snicked off late on and Ronaldo finally scores knockout goal – World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Jonathan Wilson as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his World Cup knockout duck in a dramatic win over Croatia. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Harry Kane’s heroics and USA stay ahead despite red – World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Osasu Obayiuwana as Harry Kane’s second-half double sees England past DR Congo and there is late drama between Senegal and Belgium.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Are France unstoppable? - World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Dan Bardell as France breeze past Sweden and Haaland wins it late for Norway. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
It’s time to write off the Germans and Brazil battle past Japan – World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Nicky Bandini as Germany leave the tournament in dramatic fashion in the last 32. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
O Canada! The knockouts begin with a win for Marsch’s men: World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jonathan Wilson as the knockout stages commence with a late, late winner for Canada over South Africa. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
England labour past Panama and dreamland for DR Congo: World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Osasu Obayiuwana and Jacob Steinberg as England top their group with a somewhat unconvincing 2-0 victory against Panama. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
France earn favourites tag and Cape Verde make history: World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Philippe Auclair as France beat a much-changed Norway and Cape Verde progress. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Ecstasy for Ecuador and draw puts Australia through: World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Ecuador beat Germany to reach the last 32. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Scotland on brink after Brazil beating, Mexico march on – World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Nicky Bandini and Ewan Murray as Scotland are beaten convincingly by Brazil to leave their chances of progress hanging in the balance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
England’s second game syndrome and Ronaldo joins the party: World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Jacob Steinberg as England fail to break down Ghana. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Messi in a class of his own and rain stops play in Philadelphia: World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Alexander Abnos and Mark Langdon as Lionel Messi becomes the all-time top goalscorer at World Cups, while there’s a huge storm delay in France 3-0 Iraq. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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 claim yet another historic point and Spain finally look like a team worthy of the favourites tag.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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 the Netherlands thrash Sweden and Germany get a late winner against Côte d’Ivoire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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, Alex Abnos and Ewan Murray as the USA progress to the round of 32. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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 Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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 England start their World Cup in style. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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 Auclair as Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all hit their stride in style. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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 debutants Cape Verde earn a draw against the favourites Spain. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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 and Japan play out a cracker in Dallas, while Germany put seven past Curaçao. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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 Murray to discuss the latest action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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 begin their World Cup campaign. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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 as the World Cup kicks off in Mexico. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
World Cup 2026 preview: Groups I-L – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Philippe Auclair to preview Groups I-L. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
World Cup 2026 preview: Groups E-H – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, Paul Watson and Sid Lowe to preview Groups E-H. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
World Cup 2026 preview: Groups A-D – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon, Ewan Murray and Jack Snape to preview Groups A-D including Scotland and Brazil. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Science Weekly: heat stroke, sports washing, and the psychology of VAR: the science of the World Cup – podcast
It’s just a week until the first whistle of the 2026 World Cup. To celebrate, Madeleine Finlay sits down with Ian Sample to discuss the science behind the tournament. It’s set to be one of the hottest World Cups on record and a group of scientists has written to Fifa asking them to reconsider their heat mitigations for players and referees. Dr Oliver Gibson of Brunel University outlines their conc
