The FIFA Podcast

On the eve of the groundbreaking new club competition, Semra Hunter and Maurice Edu preview all 8 groups, the 16 opening games, and the 32 clubs who will kick off their campaigns over the next few days. They go inside the camps, hearing from players and managers, while FIFA’s experts share their insights. Plus, hear how Mo’s tournament bracket shapes up, as he picks his ultimate winner of the most...

As players start to touch down in the United States ahead of the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup, Semra Hunter and Mo Edu are back to share the latest stories from around the greatest global club competition in football. Semra chats with Masters champion and Real Madrid fan Sergio Garcia on all things Xabi Alonso, new fans, and plans if Los Blancos were to make the Final on July 13. We hear fro...

With the start of the FIFA Club World Cup a little over a week away, Semra Hunter and Mo Edu are here to bring you up to date with everything going on around the greatest, most inclusive global club competition in history. Hear their reaction to LAFC’s dramatic victory in the play-in match against Club América. They also catch up with Brazil and Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva, who reveals why he th...

Semra Hunter and Mo Edu are back for a packed show as the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup draws ever closer. In the week Xabi Alonso was revealed as Real Madrid’s new manager, they speak to a former star for Los Blancos, as well as two other Club World Cup teams, Esteban Cambiasso. Cuchu shares his excitement for the tournament, and what he’ll be looking out for as a member of FIFA’s Technical...

In a bumper show, Semra Hunter and Maurice Edu preview the FIFA Club World Cup play-in match between LAFC and Club America set for 31st May. Mo picks out his keys to the game and highlights the impact players. Trailblazing Saudi wrestler Mansoor joins the show to share his love and passion for Al-Hilal. He explains why he’ll do whatever it takes to see them in Miami on June 18th, and delivers a ra...

With a month to go until the opening game of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, Semra Hunter and Maurice Edu are here to bring you up to date with all you need to know about this groundbreaking tournament. In an extended interview for FIFA, Weston McKennie shares why he feels he can be a difference maker for Juventus on home soil this summer. Plus, we hear how Cincinnati is gearing up t...

Semra Hunter and Mo Edu continue the countdown to FIFA Club World Cup 2025. FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, explains what makes the tournament so special. Semra and Mo hear how Korea’s Ulsan HD, and Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds are looking to shine on the international stage. And Auckland City’s general manager, Gordon Watson, along with players, Mario Ilich and Adam Mitc...

Mo Edu returns alongside Semra Hunter, bearing the scars of recent surgery & his distinguished football career. He shares his thoughts on Jill Ellis’ interview on the show last week and reveals what made Jozy Altidore the perfect tournament roommate. In an exclusive interview for FIFA, Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany explains why he feels he’s ready to lead the German giants into the ground...

With the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fast approaching, Semra Hunter sets out to understand how the managers of the 32 clubs heading for the United States in June will be preparing for the tournament. Who better to find out with than a two-time winning coach of the FIFA Women's World Cup? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis shares her advice for how to approach tournament football. Plus, Semra touches base...

On the latest FIFA Club World Cup Show, the great Pierluigi Collina, talks to Semra Hunter after announcing the 117 match officials who will oversee the landmark FIFA Club World Cup 2025. They discuss some of the innovations fans can look forward to seeing during the tournament including body cameras and rules designed to cut down on time-wasting. Trailblazing American referee Tori Penso also shar...

Semra and Mo are back to take a look at the big stories around FIFA Club World Cup 2025. They reflect on Paris Saint Germain sealing their fourth successive domestic league title and talk about how . In an extended, exclusive interview for FIFA, Pep Guardiola recounts his managerial journey and shares his excitement ahead of leading Manchester City in the United States this June. Next, we head to...

Semra Hunter and Mo Edu are back for the latest FIFA Club World Cup Show. They hear about FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s recent visit to Rose Bowl Stadium and how the tournament will honor the areas first-responders following January’s wildfires. Matteo Trevisani joins the show to lead a deep dive on Palmeiras, as the Brazilian giants get set for Group A. There they’ll face Inter Miami, and Mat...

Semra Hunter and Mo Edu are joined by former USMNT goalkeeper and captain, Tony Meola. Tony shares his memories of FIFA World Cup 1994 and why he thinks this FIFA Club World Cup will offer the same opportunity of a lifetime to the best of the best. The show debates the incredible goalkeepers who’ll be heading to the United States in June, before swapping stories of penalty shootouts. Semra dials-u...

The FIFA Club World Cup Show is here, counting you down to the greatest global club competition in history! Semra Hunter and Maurice Edu kick things off by taking a look at how the tournament will work and hear a special message from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Harry Kane shares his excitement for coming to the United States with Bayern Munich in June before Diego Zandrino stops by to talk ab...

A new era for club football will kick off in June 2025 when FIFA stages the greatest, most inclusive and merit-based global club competition in history, bringing together the most successful club sides from every continent in the world. The new FIFA Club World Cup show will bring you insights into the tournament and feature some of the biggest stars from the global game set to contest 63 matches o...