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Podcast · 212 episodes

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by The Guardian · English

Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest football action from the Premier League and beyond 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.

All episodes, page 4

Is the USA ready for the World Cup? – Football Weekly podcastA Guardian Football Weekly bonus episode asking whether the USA is ready for the 2026 World Cup, covering US apathy/timing, political controversies (Iran, Trump/Infantino, ICE), ticket affordability…13 May 2026 · 39 min · 17 chapters
Spurs drop points in survival battle and mayhem at Madrid: Football WeeklyPremier League relegation battle and key match talking points (Tottenham 1-1 Leeds; West Ham’s survival fight), VAR/PGMOL controversy, plus major European football updates (Barcelona winning La Liga;…12 May 2026 · 55 min · 24 chapters
Arsenal edge closer to title and ‘spygate’ overshadows playoffs – Football Weekly podcastFootball Weekly discusses the weekend’s Premier League and wider football picture, but is dominated by two storylines: Arsenal’s title push and “Spygate 2.0,” plus VAR controversy in West Ham vs…11 May 2026 · 58 min · 23 chapters
PSG set up date with Arsenal as Bayern and Kane fall short – Football Weekly podcastChampions League semi-final second leg recap (Bayern 1-1 PSG; PSG win 6-5 on aggregate) and preview of the final vs Arsenal; plus Europa League semi-final preview (Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest),…7 May 2026 · 58 min · 26 chapters
Arsenal back in Champions League final during a week to savour: Football WeeklyGuardian Football Weekly discusses Arsenal’s Champions League final qualification/performance, the Premier League title race after Everton held Manchester City, Forest’s win over Chelsea despite…6 May 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 25 chapters
Arsenal’s statement win and Spurs climb out of the drop zone – Football Weekly podcastFootball Weekly panel discusses Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham and the Premier League title race, then Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa to climb out of the relegation zone, plus other weekend…4 May 2026 · 57 min · 28 chapters
All square between Arsenal and Atléti, plus a Premier League preview: Football Weekly ExtraChampions League semi-final first leg review (Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal) plus Premier League, EFL, and other European match previews; heavy focus on VAR/handball/penalty decisions and…30 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 22 chapters
PSG and Bayern deliver an all-time classic – Football Weekly podcastGuardian Football Weekly discusses PSG vs Bayern Munich’s 5-4 Champions League semi-final thriller (including the late handball penalty controversy), plus other football: Championship…29 Apr 2026 · 48 min · 28 chapters
Arsenal find a way as Chelsea bounce back to reach FA Cup final – Football Weekly podcastFootball Weekly episode covering a weekend of FA Cup semis, Premier League title pressure and relegation dogfights, plus Scotland and the National League promotion race.27 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 23 chapters
Manchester City go top as Chelsea chuck Liam Rosenior: Football Weekly ExtraChelsea sack Liam Rosenior after a disastrous run (including a 3-0 defeat at Brighton), while Manchester City move top of the Premier League on goals scored; the panel also previews the FA Cup…23 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 24 chapters
Coventry return to Premier League and relegation looms for Leicester – Football Weekly podcastEnd-of-season Premier League relegation battle plus EFL promotion/relegation races across the Championship, League One and League Two, with fixtures and key match implications.21 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 18 chapters
Manchester City rip control of Premier League title race away from Arsenal: Football WeeklyFootball Weekly (Guardian) episode focuses on a weekend of Premier League title-race and relegation drama, led by Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad.20 Apr 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 27 chapters
Chaos and controversy: Bayern Munich v Real Madrid was an instant classic: Football Weekly ExtraChampions League chaos—Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 4-3 (6-4 on aggregate) in a frantic second leg with multiple lead changes, a Neuer error, and a controversial second-yellow red card; discussion…16 Apr 2026 · 57 min · 26 chapters
Liverpool and Barcelona knocked out of Champions League – Football WeeklyThe episode (Guardian Football Weekly) discusses Champions League knockouts and fallout, plus Premier League and Championship updates.15 Apr 2026 · 50 min · 19 chapters
Manchester City have Arsenal in their sights – Football WeeklyGuardian Football Weekly reacts to a weekend of Premier League and EFL results, focusing on Arsenal’s attacking struggles, Manchester City’s title momentum, and the relegation battle (Spurs, West…13 Apr 2026 · 56 min · 27 chapters
Liverpool leave Paris empty-handed and Atlético stun Barça: Football Weekly ExtraChampions League fallout and tactical analysis (PSG 2-0 Liverpool; Atlético 2-0 Barcelona), plus a Premier League weekend preview.9 Apr 2026 · 54 min · 22 chapters
Arsenal leave it late in Lisbon and Bayern win at Bernabéu – Football WeeklyFootball Weekly episode covers three main areas: Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at Sporting (Lisbon), Bayern’s 2-1 win at Real Madrid (Bernabéu), and an EFL/European leagues…8 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 19 chapters
Saints stun Arsenal and what now for Slot after Liverpool’s painful exit? – Football WeeklyThe episode of Guardian Football Weekly focuses on shock cup and league results and what they mean for title races and managers.6 Apr 2026 · 56 min · 23 chapters
FA Cup quarter-finals and trouble brewing at Chelsea – Football Weekly ExtraFA Cup quarter-finals preview (Man City vs Liverpool; Arsenal vs Southampton; Chelsea vs Port Vale), plus Premier League/Championship news, Chelsea’s financial and managerial turmoil, Nigel Farage’s…2 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 17 chapters
Italian heartbreak and Tuchel’s selection headache – Football Weekly podcastThe episode of Football Weekly covers World Cup qualification drama and England’s pre-tournament concerns, then shifts to Tottenham’s appointment of Roberto De Zerbi.1 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 22 chapters
England disappoint and the Tudor era is over at Spurs – Football Weekly podcastEngland’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay (flat “split-squad” friendly), World Cup/Euro playoff outlook, and club-management chaos: Spurs parting ways with interim Igor Tudor and Bristol City appointing Roy…30 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 27 chapters
World Cup playoff drama and Salah’s legacy at Liverpool: Football Weekly ExtraFootball Weekly Extra covers World Cup playoff heartbreak for the home nations (Wales, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland) and debates how the expanded 48-team tournament will change randomness…27 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 23 chapters
Tuchel’s giant England squad and an EFL roundup – Football WeeklyIn this episode, the panel discusses the selection of Thomas Tuchel’s 35-man England squad ahead of the international break, diving into player inclusions, exclusions, and the tight competition in…24 Mar 2026 · 57 min · 28 chapters
Blimey, O’Reilly: Carabao Cup glory for Manchester City against Arsenal: Football WeeklyGuardian Football Weekly discusses Manchester City’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal at Wembley, then moves to Tottenham’s 0-3 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, and Everton’s 3-0 win over…23 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 28 chapters