The Fussball Podcast

Norway have already beaten Brazil. Now comes another huge challenge: England. Can Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard and Ståle Solbakken guide Norway into the World Cup semi-finals? We preview the key battles and ask whether Norway can continue their remarkable run. Subscribe for more World Cup coverage and analysis from The Fussball Channel with Jan and Markus Fjørtoft. Let us know your thoughts in...

Norway have done it! 🇳🇴 Ståle Solbakken's side sjock Brazil to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Markus and Jan Fjørtoft break down this historic day, Haaland's impact, Nyland's masterclass and what this historic result means for Norwegian football. Subscribe for more World Cup analysis and German / Norwegian football coverage from The Fussball Channel. Let us know your...

Germany's World Cup nightmare has claimed another victim. Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down following the shock Round of 32 exit to Paraguay, with Jürgen Klopp now emerging as the overwhelming favourite to take over. Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft react to the decision, assess what went wrong, and discuss whether Klopp is the right man to rebuild German football. Let us know your though...

Norway's incredible FIFA World Cup run continues! Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard lead Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals after a hard-fought victory over Ivory Coast. We break down the key moments, the standout performers (it might not be who you think!), and why this team has captured the imagination of an entire nation. We also look ahead to a mouth-watering quarter-final against B...

Germany are OUT of the 2026 World Cup after a shock penalty defeat to Paraguay. Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft share their immediate thoughts after the game. Subscribe for episodes after every Germany and Norway World Cup match throughout the tournament. ⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more World Cup content and REACTION episodes to every Germany and Norway game!  🔔 Turn...

Germany's World Cup campaign enters the knockout stage as Julian Nagelsmann's side face Paraguay in the Round of 32. Despite winning Group E, Germany head into the knockout rounds with questions to answer after a defeat to Ecuador and inconsistent performances throughout the group stage. Can they raise their level when it matters most? Markus is in Washington D.C. and hears from Jan Åge Fjørtoft a...

Norway are through to the knockout stages after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal at the World Cup. Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down one of Norway's biggest wins in decades. 🇳🇴 Haaland scores twice on the biggest stage 🎯 Did Martin Ødegaard answer his critics? 🔥 Norway overcome Senegal in a World Cup thriller 📈 What the result means ahead of France 🏆 Can Norway dream bigge...

Germany are through to the knockout stages as Group E winners after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. Markus Fjørtoft is joined by Jan Åge Fjørtoft from Austria to analyse Germany's latest World Cup performance.⚽ Deniz Undav scores twice off the bench🇩🇪 Germany secure top spot in Group E🔄 Did Julian Nagelsmann win the game with his substitutions?🔥 Should Undav start for Germany?🏆...

Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a 7-1 win over Curacao. Markus Fjørtoft is joined by Jan Åge Fjørtoft from Austria and special guest Steffen Freund to break down the performance, the key talking points, and what the result tells us about Germany's chances at the 2026 World Cup.⚽ Germany vs Curacao reaction🇩🇪 Nagelsmann's team selection: Brown & Nmecha IN, Raum & Goret...

Germany head into the 2026 World Cup looking to put the disappointments of 2018 and 2022 behind them. Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft break down Julian Nagelsmann's squad, Manuel Neuer's return, the key roles of Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, Germany's strengths, concerns and chances of lifting a fifth World Cup after two very disappointing showings in Russia and Qater.

Norway are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998. Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft break down everything you need to know about Norway's return to football's biggest stage, including Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, the key players, the group-stage challenge, and how far Ståle Solbakken's side can realistically go. Can this golden generation finally deliver on the wor...

Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft are joined by Derek Rae for a full Bundesliga 2025/26 season review. The trio discuss Harry Kane’s extraordinary season, Bayern’s record-breaking attack under Vincent Kompany, the rise of young stars across the league, surprise packages, disappointments, and the standout coaches and players from the campaign. We also finish with quick-fire Bundesliga questions...

Germany’s World Cup squad is here 🇩🇪Julian Nagelsmann has made his calls for the 2026 World Cup. We react to the biggest decisions, the surprises, the omissions, and what this squad says about Germany’s chances in North America. Who made it. Who missed out. And what comes next for Die Mannschaft. Markus Fjørtoft welcomes Keven Bader on the show for the second time. Keven is blogger and podcaster f...

Freiburg are preparing for the biggest game in their history. Ahead of the Europa League Final against Aston Villa, Markus Fjørtoft and The Athletic's German Football Correspondent, Seb Stafford-Bloor, take a closer look at one of football’s most unique clubs and ask how Freiburg got here. From Volker Finke to Christian Streich and now Julian Schuster, they discuss the continuity, culture and...

The Bundesliga goes down to the final day. Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft break down the dramatic fight for the Champions League places, Europe, and survival after a huge Matchday 33 in the Bundesliga. The two discuss Stuttgart taking control of the top-four race after beating Bayer Leverkusen, Hoffenheim keeping their Champions League hopes alive, and Jonas Urbig’s standout performance as B...

Bayern head into the second leg against PSG trailing 5–4 after one of the most open and high-quality games of the season. Jan and Markus focus on the key question facing Vincent Kompany: does Bayern stay true to their identity, or do they need more control to manage the game? The first leg showed both sides of Bayern’s approach. They were able to match PSG going forward, but conceding five goals r...

The title may be decided, but the real tension is elsewhere. Markus Fjørtoft & Jan Åge Fjørtoft break it all down. Eintracht and Albert Riera have experienced a difficult week on and off the pitch. A defeat to Hamburg. A fiery press conference. And fan frustration growing. How do we make sense of the situation at Eintracht? Relegation Battle Intensifies Union Berlin, Hamburg, and Gladbach offi...

PSG beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a Champions League semi-final that lived up to every expectation. Two of the best teams in Europe went head-to-head with no compromise, producing one of the most intense and high-quality games in recent memory. Markus and Jan Fjørtoft break down PSG ruthlessness, why Bayern chose to match them rather than adjust, and why this game was less about defensive mistakes and...

Bayern Munich produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the Bundesliga season, recovering from 3–0 down at half-time to beat Mainz 4–3. Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down what changed, the impact of Kane, Musiala and Olise, and what it means ahead of the Champions League semi-final against PSG. The race for the Champions League spots is also heating up. Stuttgart drop points afte...

PSG vs Bayern. Two of Europe’s most in-form teams. One place in the final. Paris Saint-Germain arrive exactly where they want to be, peaking in the decisive phase of the season. After navigating the playoff round, they’ve powered through the knockouts with dominant wins over Chelsea and Liverpool. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, come into the semi-final off one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent B...

Bayern Munich are champions again. A 4–2 win over Stuttgart seals their 35th Bundesliga title but the story goes beyond the result. Vincent Kompany’s side have dominated from start to finish, breaking records, overwhelming opponents, and setting the pace from Matchday 1. In this episode, Jan and Markus Fjørtoft break down the key moments that defined Bayern’s season, from statement wins to title-d...

Bayern Munich are through to the Champions League semi-finals after a dramatic 4-3 win over Real Madrid. Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft react to one of the most spectacular games of the season.

Bayern Munich continue their relentless goalscoring form with a 5-0 win over St. Pauli, just days after beating Real Madrid in the Champions League. They're now record goalscorers in a Bundesliga season, and still got 5 games to go! At Union Berlin, Marie-Louise Eta steps in as interim head coach following a difficult run of results. We break down her background, her pathway through the German...

Bayern win 2-1 away to Real Madrid and take a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals. Are they favourites in the competition? And what's really stopping Manuel Neuer from joining the German National Team this World Cup? Pluss, Michael Olise's impressive performance, and Jan and Markus debate how good Joshua Kimmich actually is! Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:43 Bayern win 2-1: Immediate Reacti...

Germany’s preparation for the World Cup continued with matches against Switzerland and Ghana, offering two different types of tests. In this episode, we assess what these games told us about Julian Nagelsmann’s team, where the structure is working, and where questions remain. We look at the balance of the midfield, the ongoing lack of a clear No.9, and whether Germany have solved their defensive i...