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10 Podcasts
For The 2026 FIFA World Cup
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We love bringing people together through our shared love language — podcasts. And the FIFA World Cup is here to bring together the world through the beautiful game… futbol.
So, we put together this list to show off the podcasts we’ve been checking out to keep up with all things soccer this summer. Go team!
ONE
The FIFA Podcast
The FIFA Podcast is heading to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Italian legend Christian Vieri, and FIFA World Cup runner-up with France, Mikael Silvestre, take you to the heart of the tournament across the three vibrant host nations.
In each episode they’re joined by FIFA legends to analyse the action, react to the stories and share their own unique FIFA World Cup memories.
TWO
Road To World Cup 26
Join your hosts Ken Davies and Nick Britten as we take the deepest of deep dives into everything related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
All the news, analysis and comment from every team, every qualification process and of course the tournament itself. The biggest festival of soccer in the world.
THREE
First Touch Weekly - Kickback ‘26
First Touch is Kickback Soccer Media’s home for World Cup 2026 storytelling and modern soccer coverage, guiding fans from the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and beyond.
From premium podcasts and original series to smart analysis and cultural context, First Touch brings new, emerging, and diehard fans inclusive, American-driven perspectives on the stories shaping the global game, from now, through World Cup 2026, and into soccer’s future.
FOUR
Our Copa
Our Copa is a limited series covering the pivotal political moments that took place throughout history on the soccer fields of the World Cup through a pro-democracy, anti-authoritarian lens.
FIVE
World Cup After Dark
Austin Miller and Amit Mallik host World Cup After Dark, covering all things World Cup with their own unique perspective.
You may not get smarter, but you'll certainly enjoy the ride.
SIX
Footy Prime
Hosted by James Sharman, former football pros Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh, and produced by Jeff Cole and Dan Wong — Footy Prime digs into the latest from the Canadian Men’s National Team.
SEVEN
Stadio
Football, done differently.
Join Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn as they cover this summer's World Cup, and a lot more from the world of football.
EIGHT
Scuffed | USMNT, World Cup, Yanks Abroad, futbol in America
An in-depth show about the U.S. men's national soccer team, the players who could one day make it better, and American soccer in general.
NINE
Soccerwise
Soccerwise is dedicated to covering the world of North American soccer with informed analysis on MLS, NWSL, the US National Teams, and everything else in between!
Multiple times each week, you can join host David Gass, Tommy "Scoops" Bogert, and NWSL broadcaster Jordan Angeli as they break down the top matches, players, and stories in North American soccer, all while answering listener questions.
TEN
How To Win The World Cup
The countdown to FIFA World Cup 26 is on. Matt Forde is assembling the best squad in the world to answer the only question that matters: How. To. Win.
Featuring World Cup winners Emanuel Petit (France, 1998) and José Kléberson (Brazil, 2002), Team USA legend Brad Friedel alongside comedians like Alex Brooker - we uncover the secrets, strategies, and stories that go into lifting sport's biggest trophy.
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