The FIFA Podcast

Spain are champions of the world for a second time in their history after substitute Ferran Torres hit an extra-time winner to see past a battling Argentina.   Olivia Buzaglo and Christian Vieri look back on the game and provide their final reflections on the biggest World Cup in history, with special guest appearances from Luís Figo, Marco Materazzi and Míchel Salgado.   Plus, we hear f...

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final is here.   Spain face Argentina in New York, New Jersey with the biggest prize in football at stake. Lionel Messi is looking to create even more history, while Spain's new generation led by Lamine Yamal aim to bring the trophy back to Spain for the first time since 2010.   Olivia Buzaglo is joined by Míchel Salgado, Santiago Solari and Christian Vieri to pr...

With just two matches of the World Cup remaining, Olivia Buzaglo is joined by the legends that are Kaká and Christian Vieri to look back on some of their highlights of the tournament including their favourite fans and host cities.   Kaká also shares memories of the build-up to the 2002 Final with Brazil and re-lives lifting the trophy as a FIFA World Cup winner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

In this special episode of The FIFA Podcast, Olivia Buzaglo and Mikaël Silvestre are joined by two guests who have shaped FIFA World Cup 2026™ and football in North America, FIFA Vice President and President of Concacaf Victor Montagliani and MLS Commissioner Don Garber. They share their assessment of how the tournament has already changed football in North America, and what the future holds. Host...

Spain and Argentina are a step away from football greatness, both booking their place in Sunday’s showpiece with victories over France and England respectively. Olivia Buzaglo is joined by former France defender Mikael Silvestre and Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill to review both fascinating semi-finals at FIFA World Cup 2026™. Plus, there’s reaction from Lautaro Martinez, Harry Kane, Pedr...

We now know the final four teams after a compelling Quarter-Final stage of FIFA World Cup 2026™️.   Olivia Buzaglo’s panel of legends take a look back at the matches, and preview France v Spain and England v Argentina. Joining the show once again is former Italy striker Christian Vieri, Brazilian World Cup winner Gilberto Silva and former England captain John Terry.   Plus we hear from J...

Argentina completed a remarkable comeback, Norway shocked Brazil, England held on in the game of the tournament so far and the World Cup dream is over for Cristiano Ronaldo. Olivia Buzaglo is joined by a star-studded line-up, featuring former Italy striker Christian Vieri and German World Cup winner Jurgen Klinsmann to reflect on the Round of 16 and look ahead to the Quarter-Finals at FIFA World C...

The Round of 32 was full of shocks and superstar performances. While Cabo Verde very nearly pulled off the World Cup’s biggest ever result, but Argentina held their nerve in extra time.  Argentinian NBA legend Manu Ginóbili joins Italian goalscoring legend Christian Vieri to react to that match, discuss the standout performances in the knockout stage so far at FIFA World Cup 2026™, and look a...

After 72 games, 32 teams have advanced to the Knockout Stage of FIFA World Cup 2026™. Mikaël Silvestre is joined by Bulgarian legend Hristo Stoichkov, and Uruguayan Golden Ball winner Diego Forlan to reflect on all of the action so far, and look ahead to the Round of 32.  Plus, Mikaël gets the lowdown from the Technical Study Group, speaking with former Swiss goalkeeper Pascal Zuberbühler and...

In this special episode, host Mikaël Silvestre is joined by a packed guest list of legends of the women’s game. Brazilian legend Aline Pellegrino, Canadian goalkeeping legend Karina LeBlanc, French legend Laura Georges and double World Cup winner and FIFA’s Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis look ahead to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brasil 2027™. With less than a year to go, how big a step is it for...

Host Mikaël Silvestre is joined by FIFA World Cup winner Gilberto Silva and NBA icon Joakim Noah to break down the star-studded action from the second round of Group Stage matches. The legends share what it’s like competing at the highest level of sport. Noah shares his deep-rooted connection to football and how the sport shaped his values, whilst Gilberto reflects on playing alongside legendary a...

Mikael Silvestre is joined by FIFA World Cup winner Christian Karembeu & FIFA World Cup runner-up Eric Abidal to debate the biggest topics from the first 1000 matches of the tournament! From the best match to the most exciting fans, the biggest upset to the most controversial moment, the panel try to settle the most talked about questions from nearly 100 years of FIFA World Cup history. Ahead...

Host Mikael Silvestre is joined by fellow FIFA Legends to reflect on their World Cup memories and analyse the action from Matchday 1!   First up, 1998 semi-finalists Aron Winter and Edwin van der Sar relive their experiences from the last time the FIFA World Cup visited the United States in 1994 and what they feel the Netherlands must do this summer to go the distance, building on their openi...

The biggest FIFA World Cup ever kicks off with a brand new podcast hosted by Christian ‘Bobo’ Vieri. The Italian legend is joined by South Africa’s Siphiwe Tshabalala in Mexico City to discuss his experience of scoring the opening goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in his home country before sharing his thoughts about what to expect from the 2026 edition. In New York New Jersey Stadium, FIFA Presiden...

Semra Hunter returns with The FIFA Podcast, direct from the Arsenal Stadium on the final day of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. She’s joined by not one, but two 2-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winners, in the form of Tobin Heath and former coach, now FIFA’s Chief Football Officer, Jill Ellis. They discuss USWNT success, the growth of the women’s club game, and the impact of this brand new...

The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ has been made, and the locations and kick-off times of all 104 matches confirmed! Semra Hunter reacts to the draw at the John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington DC with some of the coaches minutes after they found out their side’s group stage opponents. We hear from Brazil’s Carlo Ancelotti, Mauricio Pochettino from the USA, Uzbekistan’s...

Mo Edu and Semra Hunter are together in Washington DC to preview the unprecedented 48-team Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ They hear from US Men’s National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino on the legacy the competition will have in the USA, as well as Curacao player Cuco Martina on what it means for the country to qualify for the tournament the first time. FIFA Legend and former England...

The FIFA World Cup Show will take you to the heart of the world's premier international football competition ahead of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™, where a record 48 teams will participate for the first time as it is co-hosted across Canada, Mexico and the USA. The FIFA World Cup Show will feature some of the biggest stars and hear insights from across the globe ahead of the biggest and most...

Semra Hunter and Mo Edu are back one final time to discuss Chelsea’s remarkable victory in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup. They’re joined by football writer and podcaster Julien Laurens to dissect Enzo Maresca’s tactical masterstroke & Cole Palmer’s ice cool performance. The trio share some of their favourite FIFA Club World Cup 2025 memories and share their reflections on a month to rem...

From 32 clubs, just 2 remain in this groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup. Semra Hunter and Mo Edu are joined by former England winger and DAZN pundit Andros Townsend to look ahead to Sunday’s final at the MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey. They discuss Chelsea’s stacked squad, Paris’ thrilling style and lock in their predictions. Plus, Semra catches up with FIFA reporters Joe Terry & Ian H...

As the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup reaches the semi-final stage, Semra Hunter and Mo Edu are joined by Chelsea great Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to talk through the incredible quarter-finals. Jimmy shares his thoughts on the inspirational Thiago Silva, Paris’ unrelenting gameplan and what he believes Real Madrid will need to do to stop them at the MetLife Stadium on Wednesday. Follow FIFA Club...

After a thrilling Round of 16 that delivered upsets and glorious football, Semra Hunter and Mo Edu are back to reflect on all the action from the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup. They look ahead to the massive quarter-final clash in Atlanta between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich by speaking to a local Bayern fan. Plus they look back on Al-Hilal’s remarkable extra-time victory over Manche...

In this special episode following the conclusion of the Group Stages of the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup, Semra Hunter and Mo Edu are joined by former US Men’s National Team goalkeeper Brad Friedel. Brad brings his insights from his vantage point in Seattle as Paris Saint-Germain, Botafogo and Inter Milan impress. The trio look at who’s in and who’s out and of course check up on Mo’s tournam...

In Matchday 2 at the FIFA Club World Cup, fans all over the globe were treated to stunning goals, spectacular atmospheres and shock results, so Mo Edu and Semra Hunter are here to look back on the pick of the action. They’re joined by DAZN’s Brandon Smith to talk through Lionel Messi’s decisive free-kick winner for Inter Miami against Porto. Brandon shares his insights on what is making Mamelodi S...

The FIFA Club World Cup is in full swing, and Mo Edu and Semra Hunter are back to reflect on the opening round of games from the group stages. They bring all the stories you need to know from the most diverse and inclusive global club competition in history. They catch up with DAZN commentator Mike Minay direct from the airport as he jets across the US to call the big games and Mo shares his shirt...