Podcasts about football world cup

On today's Agenda, ACC Head G Lane informs Tony Lyall about his first BSA complaint, so what did he say to raise the ire of the public (00:00)? Next, the Ryan Fox celebration train rolls on, so who is the biggest loser from his historic Open win (08:45), the fellas finally get around to discussing the Football World Cup, and the commentators managed to make more mistakes than The ACC (17:20), and the record for running a mile has been broken again, so could someone run that fast without getting shot off the treadmill (34:45)... We wrap it up with 'Yours Please' and take a visit to the Bluff Oyster Festival that G Lane's backside will never forget (45:00)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we find our Republican-voting US farming correspondent sitting on his tractor after cutting some bountiful Kentucky Bluegrass. We ask if he’s embarrassed by his President’s latest antics at the Football World Cup?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart joins ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall in the immediate aftermath of the Football World Cup final, but they are too caught up in Ryan Fox winning the British Open to talk about it (00:00).They also rake over the coals of the All Blacks' win over Ireland in the ultimate Mana Munch at Eden Park (10:30), the Black Caps nearly turning a win into a defeat against the Windies (28:15), and the Warriors getting over the Dragons with the help of Manaia's new keyring (39:35)! We finish it up with 'Yours Please' where we look back on the history of the "Goontugger" (44:25), and if we have time, we just might get to the Football World Cup Final... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE!Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, I think we can probably call it: in the end, no one cared enough about the controversies at the Football World Cup. We all just had a really good time watching it. Anyone hoping, and there were definitely people hoping, that this would be the World Cup where the corruption would finally be too much, the controversies would finally be too much, and something would be done about it, will be horribly disappointed. Already, it sounds like UEFA is ignoring calls to deal with FIFA president Gianni Infantino after US President Donald Trump involved himself in getting the red card overturned. And already, more than 200 of FIFA's member associations have formally backed Infantino for re-election. I think those two things should tell you more than anything else that nothing is going to come from any of the politics or any of the controversies. Instead, what's going to happen is that Infantino will celebrate yet another successful tournament. The football was great. It wasn't diluted by the extra teams, which is what people were worried about. It wasn't predictable. You had surprise successes like Cape Verde. Nearly seven million fans passed through the gates. That is, by the way, enormous. That's double the previous record, which was set in the US 32 years ago. Ninety-nine-point-seven percent of tickets were sold. They think the final will be the most-watched football match on record. Now, sure, in years to come we're going to remember that Trump got a red card overturned, just as we're going to remember the rainbow armband drama in Qatar. But, we're also going to remember that the Argies got really heated up and had a fight after the final, that Lionel Messi got a hat-trick and that Eli Just scored a double for the All Whites, who actually turned out to be not half bad and gave us some hope that maybe quality football is finally improving in this country. In the end, the controversies are just part of the story but they didn't stop people going to the games or watching the games, which is so predictable because this is what happens every single time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our final World Cup special, Scott and Adam are once again joined by Alex from The Aussie Football Passport to discuss the business end of the tounament as Spain are crowned champions for a second time.

Sarah & Adam here! Missed the show? Here's some of our fave bits: The Football World Cup has wrapped up - Sarah's prediction was failure, and Big Boss Bosto is a cheapskate. Adam's daughters' first day at school! You can't say that anymore, can you: Irish Goodbye ... We call Ireland to find out. If you have a great yarn for the radio or just want to get in touch, you can message us anytime on our socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morefmdriveFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/morefmdrive

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of July 2026 - NZ First's energy policy was pretty popular with the ZB Afternoons audience... Then some good chat about businesses started young after a school project sparked a new business for an 18-year-old from Rotorua ... And to finish - was that the greatest Football World Cup ever? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Football World Cup is in its final throes this weekend with the play-off for 3rd and 4th between France and England tomorrow at 9am.

What's the biggest moment of serendipity or coincidence in your life? I can't say I've had anything too spooky; a few random encounters that have made me think ‘whoa...' I was in Versailles in France, standing in a gift shop, perusing a bookshelf, when I realised the person standing immediately next to me was an old friend from Christchurch. Neither of us had any idea the other was in Europe, let alone France, let alone the palace. A minute or two either way and we would have been ships in the night. There must be so many of those narrowly missed connections in life. Certainly no coincidence or serendipity in my life can come anywhere near that of the world's greatest football player and the young man whom many people believe is the closest thing to his heir apparent. The photo has been everywhere over the last few days, but if you haven't yet seen it... it's a doozy. In 2007, Lionel Messi, a young star on Barcelona's globally-famous football team, was roped in to a photoshoot for UNICEF. Lamine Yamal's parents entered a competition in the local newspaper to win a photoshoot for their baby with a famous sports star. The rest is history. In the photos, Messi cares for a chubby little baby. In one photo he gives him a bubble bath. In another, he cradles the baby in his arms. It's a bit awkward and dated. Apparently as a 20-year-old, Messi had absolutely no idea how to hold a baby and you definitely get that impression in the photos. But it wouldn't be notable today except for the fact that the 5-month-old little chubster in the photo is now also the star of Barcelona's globally famous football team, and that 19 years since they met for the first time, these two extraordinary stars of the world's most popular sport are about to play each other for the very first time in the Football World Cup Final. What are the chances? Honestly. Just try and consider a fraction of the different variables that need to line up to make Monday morning happen. First of all, you need the photoshoot. It needs to be with a Barcelona player. Not just any player, but the player who will in years to come be widely considered the greatest to ever take a football field. Then you need to win the raffle, not just with any kid, but with a kid who will also become a professional football player. Not just any player, mind you, but the wunderkind of the Spanish national team, one of the world's best-known players in the best-known sport, and a star of the very same club as the guy who held him in the photo. Then, the two have to make their respective national teams in the same Football World Cup. One of them, as one of the youngest players in the tournament, the other as one of the oldest. Those two teams need to be on separate sides of the draw. They need to both make the final. You thought Lotto's had long odds? The likelihood of all of these things happening is absolutely preposterous. Because I'm a total nerd, I follow a subreddit on social media where people pose silly maths questions, and members of the community show their workings to try and solve them. I knew as soon as Argentina qualified for the final and the photo of Messi and Yamal started trending once again, there'd be a robust debate about the statistical probability of these events. While all the posters agree there are too many variables to get a perfect answer, the best efforts this week put the probability at somewhere between one in 59 billion, and one in three quadrillion. It makes you think that little bit harder about the random encounters in your own life. Who knows if that person you randomly bump into and almost immediately forget, could in years to come, be one of the most important people in your life? The photographer who shot Messi and Yamal almost two decades ago was interviewed about the experience this week. It's hard to disagree with his take. As the two stars of his photoshoot prepare to meet once again and face off in the biggest stage in sport, he was asked for his thoughts: “a true miracle of destiny”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah & Adam here! Missed the show? Here's some of our fave bits: I'm just gonna come right out and say it .. Sarah said c*ck on the radio ;) Our very unscientific prediction for England v France in the Football World Cup. Can we give away a grand with the Pop Quiz? If you have a great yarn for the radio or just want to get in touch, you can message us anytime on our socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morefmdriveFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/morefmdrive

All Whites legend Rory Fallon gives his verdict on the best, worst and biggest talking points of the World Cup ahead of Monday's finalFootball royalty Rory Fallon reflects on the World Cup, the All Whites and why football needs less VAR, drinks breaks and on-field divingFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Our chance to talk about the topics that might not make the news but certainly could feature in your social media feeds or your group chats. Joining Emile for Afternoons Group Chat is Culture 101 host Perlina Lau and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson. Today they're talking about the World Cup half time show, dogs in restaurants and why Moana Live Action isn't doing well at the cinema.

The wait for England's next Football World Cup final appearance will extend beyond 60 years. The Three Lions have lost 2-1 to defending champions Argentina in the semi finals in Atlanta...after conceding two late goals in seven minutes. Manager Thomas Tuchel is already under scrutiny for his second half tactics after leading 1-nil. Argentina and Spain will contest the final in New Jersey on Monday. UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacked the collective disappointment from England. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has lost four women and girls this week, allegedly at the hands of men. The actions of one judge have given us a tiny glimmer of hope. Unbothered Lady Beckham has become a meme for not cheering alongside her family at England’s win. But was there more to that reaction? The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. Go ‘goblin’ at the gym, avoid hazard pants and Goldilocks Breasts are back - Amelia has a fashion update. Also Prince Harry went on a podcast to talk about his princely “shit, shower, shave” routine. Plus, what’s RPF, and why is it ruining celebrities’ lives? Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Goodbye Sam, WTF Charlize & One Very Messy Celebrity Split Listen: Lena’s Revenge, Harry’s Secret Tea & Clare Calls In Listen: Airport Divorce & The Podcast Cutting Our Grass Listen: The Unseen Scar: An Honest Conversation About Coercive Control Listen: Your Boss Is Sick Of Your Emotions & The Steve And Miranda Theory Listen: Harry’s Trauma Response & Breastfeeding At 49 Listen: Albo’s Kylie Problem & Harry’s Eat Pray Love Moment Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: Five minutes. A silent courtroom. And the reason this Queensland judge's reaction has gone viral. Victoria Beckham’s new Netflix documentary is here and it contains one jaw dropping moment. Prince Harry's team made an announcement on Monday. Buckingham Palace shut it down within hours. The latest Heated Rivalry scandal is proof that fandoms have officially lost the plot. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Agenda ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall pay tribute to the great Sam Neill, including a deep dive into his worst movie, which just so happens to be about the Football World Cup (00.00)... Next they discuss Reiko Ioane's recall to the All Blacks just in time for the Irish Test (05:50), and the Black Caps' demolition job in ODI 2 of the Windies series (13:10)!Plus Auckland Tuatara player Tom Vodanovich joins the podcast for a debrief on college basketball, he plugs his new business venture, Big Shot, and Lane puts him through the infamous '22 in 2' questions (15:55)... Finally, it's Yours Please and a guide on how to pick which team to support in State or Origin (37:00)...Check out Big Shot at bigshot.co.nz Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup has reached the business end of the competiton with just the final four teams remaining. Scott and Adam once again teamed up with Alex from The Aussie Football Passport to recap all the knockour round action and preview the semi-finals.

The latest from the Football World Cup as the final four teams are set to meet this week, as FIFA considers expanding the format to 64 teams. Glen reviews the All Blacks performance on the weekend, as well was the winners from Wimbeldon.

On today's episode of The Agenda, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall discuss Bazball being no more! So, what's next for England cricket, what's next for Brendon McCullum, and does this mean Tim Southee might have to spend time with his family (06:50)? Also, the Black Caps get beaten by the West Indies in the 1st ODI but not without controversy (13:30)...Next, revisit the weekend's trip to Wellington to commentate the All Blacks, featuring everything from the accommodation to the flat drops to Will Jordan breaking records and a player getting Sent Off for headbutting (17:10)! Plus, we spend 69 seconds on Conor McGregor's humiliating return to the UFC (30:15), and round up the Football World Cup with the exit of the Norwegian's (34:20).Finally, we wrap it all up with an especially inebriated 'Yours Please' (38:00)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abe Gordon and Randy McMichael are joined by Brandon Adams to discuss the shifting landscape of Georgia football recruiting under Kirby Smart. They analyze the impact of NIL on recent classes and debate whether the Bulldogs are being undervalued in preseason rankings compared to teams like Texas. Additionally, they reflect on the U.S. Men's National Team's performance and the upcoming SEC Media Days. 01:00 - Childhood Hustles and Refereeing 06:05 - US Soccer's Disappointing Exit 12:44 - SEC Atmosphere and Recruiting 23:15 - Georgia's Preseason Rankings Debate

It's fair to say the action on the pitch at the Football World Cup has been a rollercoaster of emotions. But it's what has happened off the pitch that seems to have got some fans' blood truly boiling. That's because it turns out US President Donald Trump called the FIFA president asking him to review a red card suspension for the USA's breakout star Folarin Balogun. The red card would have seen Balogun unable to play in the match happening right now against Belgium .. and yet .. there he is on the pitch. RNZ sports reporter Felicity Reid joins Emile to discuss. [picture id="4JLX7ZB_AFP__20260702__063_2284252185__v3__HighRes__UsaVBosniaAndHerzegovinaRoundOf32FifaWor_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

On today's episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart joins ACC Head G Lane to recap further the carnage of the ACC's weekend in Christchurch for the All Blacks (00:00)... Then the fellas get into the latest from the Football World Cup, including England beating Mexico and Harry Kane's hilarious post-match interview (03:45), and Donald Trump stepping in to get a Red Card reviewed...Also, our mates at the HelloSport Podcast asked the important question: has there ever been an ugly All Blacks First-Five (16:30)...Plus, the Wahs resign DWZ and TMM (23:10) and the Tall Blacks beat Guam (24:35)! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (28:50)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE!Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belgium have banished the United States from their home Football World Cup after a crushing 4-1 win in round-of-16 action in Seattle. The eighth ranked side in the world were in command from the outset, taking the lead in the ninth minute. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rare decision to suspend a one-match ban for an American player at the Football World Cup has divided opinion. While the USA coach said he had no role in FIFA's decision, reports out of America say President Donald Trump did. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

On today's episode of The Agenda, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall rake over the coals of the All Blacks' win in Christchurch, including the literal coals of the kitchen fire at the official pre-game (07:30)...Next we head to Silverstone for the F1, and it turns out The ACC aren't the only commentators who don't have a clue what's going on (40:30), Brazil are out of the Football World Cup and England have their own Suzy the Waitress (44:10) and the Warriors have officially sold out for the rest of the season which makes Tony is a bad parent (49:30).They round it all out with "Yours Please" including a particularly sinister welcome to The ACC for Tony Lyall (52:50)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig and Zdenek discuss their backgrounds and passion for football. Zdenek, an English teacher from the Czech Republic, has been teaching since 2011 and hosts the Footglish podcast. They share their experiences with football, including Zdenek's support for Arsenal and Craig's mixed feelings about Arsenal and Spain. They also discuss the emotional investment in football, the impact of politics on sports, and their predictions for the World Cup 2026, favoring France as a strong contender. Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/   Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejorar tu ingles están en: http://www.inglespodcast.com/ 

He's got a championship ring his own kids have never seen - it lives in a closet.Scott Goldman is a high-performance psychologist who's spent 30 years inside some of the biggest teams in world sport, including the Golden State Warriors, and works across five professional franchises at once.His whole philosophy flips how you think about success: you're not your talent, you're your talent times your environment. Get the environment wrong and the most gifted person in the room fails.Recorded in a hotel room at the Football World Cup - this is Between Two Beers' first-ever episode made overseas - Steve and Seamus go deep with Scott on what actually separates the best teams from the rest, the science of intelligence in sport, why he keeps his trophies hidden, the luxury of choosing your own hardship, and how he stays a present dad while doing "cool shit with cool people" on the other side of the world.Between Two Beers is proudly brought to you by One New Zealand. We believe that One NZ connects New Zealand, while Between Two Beers connects New Zealanders. And together, we are NZ's most trusted connection platform.Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers Clothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the 297th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'. For this episode, I interview Scottish Author and Poet Ms. Julie McNeill as we discuss her book ‘We Are Scottish Football: World Cup Edition'. (2026)This book is a collection of poems paying tribute to the history and culture of Scottish Football. This is the updated edition to her book from 2024, ‘We Are Scottish Football.'. Ms. McNeill is an author, poet and editor.She is the Poet-in-residence of St Mirren FC Charitable Trust as well as the makar (eminent poet) of The Hampden Collection. She is also the Winner of the Burrell Collection Hidden Gems poetry competition. Her other books include ‘Mission Dyslexia: Find Your Superpower and Be Your Brilliant Self (2021)' and Mission Dyslexia: Wellbeing with Willforce: Keeping Cool and Looking After Your Brain! (2025). She is also one of the editors of ‘A Most Unsuitable Game: Celebrating Scottish Women's Football Fifty Years After the Ban'.  For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.Ms. McNeill's contact info:Twitter (X): @JulieMcNeill1Links: https://luath.co.uk/products/we-are-scottish-football-the-world-cup-edition?srsltid=AfmBOoqtKpTWia5yU2f5XqiLUMP4aD7EA9rqvh0uYfR28-gpFIgFILu4Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesoulscribblerBluesky: @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.socialLink to Ms. McNeill's book:https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Scottish-Football-Author/dp/1804253499 Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7M7TbqqskY2jdfp3bEVZga?si=WZ78cVttR1KSW5pFNTFdMg&nd=1&dlsi=0217ca61d3cc41echttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-297-interview/id1601074369?i=1000775523285 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR-hdgXL9QI  Blog Link:https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01692948642.htmlSupport the show

All Blacks first team of the year has been picked, the start of the new Nations Cup format, fears for the domestic netball competition next year, and the Football World Cup continues.

The upsets keep coming at the Football World Cup. Four-time winners Germany have crashed out in a shock penalty shootout loss to Paraguay. Just a couple of hours later it was Netherlands and Morocco keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Marc wraps the latest at the Football World Cup, now in the knockout stages. Success for the Black Caps in England, while the White Ferns are unable to defend their T20 World Cup - with three legends of the game bowing out.

It seems to me you can look at the All Whites' performance at the Football World Cup one of two ways. You can either be gloomy about the whipping they took from Belgium - and it was quite the whipping - or you can be impressed by some of what they did in those three games and what that says about the growth of football in New Zealand. Now, let's be honest: the drubbing that Belgium handed out to us was a harsh reminder of where we actually sit, ability-wise, in the world of football - which is not at the top. But there were moments in that tournament that were just brilliant, eh? Eli Just's three goals, holding Iran to a draw, coming out fighting with exciting, fast-paced football in the first half of both of the first two games and then scoring twice as many goals in this tournament as they did in 1982 and again in 2010. Now, you take that and add to it the Phoenix Women making their Grand Final this year for the first time ever. You add Auckland FC winning their Grand Final this year and the Premier's Plate last year. You add Chris Wood, who is a properly excellent player in the Premier League, along with a bunch of others in various top leagues as well. Then you think about the kids around Auckland wearing AFC kits all the time, the primary school I visited last week where three boys in just one class were wearing football outfits - and where that school only offers two sports, and football is one of them. You add all of that together and I don't think it's overstating it to say we may be at an inflection point for football in this country. We are getting better at it, we are getting far more interested in it and once that trend is underway - and it already is - and kids are growing up wanting to be All Whites, that team will only improve in the years to come. I feel heartened by this because, yeah, absolutely, some of that last game really sucked - but it didn't all suck, did it? The whole tournament didn't suck. Some of it was genuinely impressive, and I'd be happy to bet that next time it might be even better. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The problem gambling foundation wants  a law change banning TV advertising of sports betting, following what it says is a surge in ads during the Football World Cup. 

The All Whites had big dreams, but were unable to deliver on their own goals at the Football World Cup. Heading into the expanded tournament in North America, the players were clear they wanted to create history by winning a game and ultimately getting to play knockout football. Instead they're heading home while some other small football nations have shocked the world. reports.

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It is do or die for The All Whites in Vancouver tomorrow. They need to beat Belgium, a top-10 side, to avoid an early exit from the Football World Cup. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Football World Cup, Black Caps in England, the Warriors and the likelihood of an NRL franchise in Christchurch.

Become part of the Science of Sport Community, and take part in our global durability trial, plus get our free show, ad-free listening, and our world class forums! A small monthly donation is all it takes!This week's Spotlight focuses on the doping case of Marketa Vondrousova's four year ban for refusing to provide a sample during an out of competition test in 2025. We also return to the USA for some Football World Cup insights, cover some injury science with implications for Keely Hodgkinson's season, and issue a call to arms for members ahead of our durability experiment. Here's what's on the show today:A leg-breaking tackle in the Canada versus Qatar game sparked a debate among our listeners on Discourse that cuts to the heart of how sport punishes dangerous play. Should the sanction reflect what the player did, or what happened as a result? Ross draws on his rugby background to explain why outcome-based punishment is more common and more defensible than it first appears, and why intent is almost impossible to use as a standardTravel demands at the World Cup are discussed by a listener in this article - we ask whether this could be decisive to the outcome, which takes us on a journey into travel load and its implications for performanceThe momentum graphics appearing on screen during World Cup broadcasts continue to prompt discussion among our listeners. We explore how they actually work, why they might be interesting to fans but are almost certainly meaningless to coaches, and what question you would need to answer before you could trust them at all?Our main feature is former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, now banned for four years for refusing a doping test. We explain why the anti-doping system has to treat a refusal as the equivalent of a positive test, why her own social media post on the night made things worse for her, and why comparing her ban to the Sinner and Swiatek cases misses the point entirelyKeely Hodgkinson withdrew from the 400 metres at the UK Athletics Championships in tears after experiencing "hamstring tightness" before the race. We explore why, even if this turns out to be nothing, the pattern of recurring hamstring tightness is worth paying close attention to, and shares the sobering statistics on hamstring re-injury rates and risk factors that make this more than just a precautionary withdrawalWorld Rugby has permanently approved a lower tackle height for community rugby, but with a catch: different unions can choose between the waist and the sternum as their legal limit. We discuss why that flexibility exists, what it means in practice, and what would have to be agreed before any change could come to the elite gameA cyclist suffered a concussion during the Tour de Suisse and continued racing for several more stages. Gareth's initial reaction is that it's another policy failure by the UCI, but we discuss it and discover a number of scenarios that would explain how it happened without any fault from the UCIAnd finally, a call to action for members. Our Applied show this Friday will cover durability, and we are turning it into a live global experiment. Over the coming weeks we will be asking supporters to complete a set of time trials on the bike, and we will use that data to build your power duration curve, work out your W prime, and calculate your durability index. All the details will be on Discourse and Discord for membersOh, and why is Messi so comparatively poor at penalties? Our previous guest Ben Lyttleton shares a piece he wrote on why the best ever is average from the spot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Okay so I got Claude Opus 4.6 to do the shownotes this week and my god does it suck. I always thought Claude was good. Anthropic are the ones who refused to automate weapons entirely and made Pete Hegseth ANGERY or at least more pissed off than usual. This sucked. The shownotes don't have timed sections because Claude is too stupid to see that there are indeed timestamps in the transcript. The titles suck too. What a crappy clanker. If this is what it does for two jacks shownotes it ain't ready to bomb villages. -------------------------------------------------------------------Episode summaryJack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack unpack a crowded week of news, moving from the latest discussion around Iran's nuclear arrangements and the legacy of the 2015 JCPOA to the political temperature in Australia following Pauline Hanson's National Press Club appearance. Along the way, they explore media reaction, public sentiment, political strategy and the broader direction of Western politics, before shifting gears to the sporting moments commanding Australian attention, including football, rugby league and cricket.Show notesIn this episode, Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack range across the major stories shaping the week, beginning with international affairs and the renewed focus on Iran's nuclear position. They revisit the 2015 nuclear deal, discuss the implications of newer diplomatic understandings, and consider what recent developments could mean for the region, military stability and the wider geopolitical balance.The conversation then turns to Australian politics, with a detailed discussion of Pauline Hanson's Press Club speech, the response it generated, and what that says about the present state of political debate in Australia. The hosts examine how media framing, cultural anxieties and voter sentiment interact, and what these reactions may reveal about broader political trends.From there, the episode widens out to global politics and economics, touching on shifts in the United Kingdom, tensions within Labour politics, and recurring concerns around American political culture and governance.The episode closes on sport, with reaction to football World Cup developments, State of Origin rugby league and the latest talking points in Australian cricket, giving the discussion a distinctly local finish after a broad sweep through international and domestic affairs.Key topics covered:Iran's nuclear program, the JCPOA and regional security implicationsThe strategic meaning of newer diplomatic agreements and understandingsPauline Hanson's National Press Club appearanceMedia response, censorship concerns and political messaging in AustraliaBroader shifts in UK and US politicsFootball World Cup developmentsState of Origin and rugby league storylinesAustralian cricket updatesPredictions about elections, public mood and political changeEpisode information versionJack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack break down a packed week in news, politics and sport. They examine the evolving debate around Iran's nuclear arrangements and the legacy of the 2015 JCPOA, assess the fallout from Pauline Hanson's Press Club speech, and explore what media reaction says about the state of Australian politics. The conversation also takes in developments in UK and US politics before wrapping with football, rugby league and cricket highlights that round out the week for Australian audiences.Separate timestamped highlights shownotesI can structure these now, but I cannot responsibly insert exact adjusted timecodes without the transcript's original timestamps. Once the timestamped transcript text is available, each listed time should simply have 25 seconds added to account for the theme music.Timestamped highlights00:00:25 – Episode introduction and the major themes of the week00:00:25 – Iran, the 2015 JCPOA and the significance of the latest developments00:00:25 – Regional risks, military implications and the broader geopolitical picture00:00:25 – Pauline Hanson's Press Club speech and why it landed so strongly00:00:25 – Media reaction, public framing and the question of political censorship00:00:25 – What the debate says about Australian political strategy and voter mood00:00:25 – Political trends in the UK and tensions within Labour00:00:25 – US politics, corruption concerns and wider institutional trust00:00:25 – Football World Cup discussion and major sporting headlines00:00:25 – State of Origin and rugby league reaction00:00:25 – Australian cricket updates00:00:25 – Predictions for elections, political change and what may come nextProduction note: replace each placeholder above with the actual transcript timestamp plus 25 seconds.If you want, I can also turn this into a final timestamped list immediately once you paste the transcript text or re-upload a version that includes visible timecodes.Short-form show notes versionJack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack cover a wide sweep of the week's biggest stories, from Iran's nuclear diplomacy and the long shadow of the 2015 JCPOA to Pauline Hanson's Press Club appearance and the state of Australian political debate. They also look at political developments in the UK and US before finishing with the latest from football, rugby league and cricket.Long-form show notes versionThis week, Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack take listeners from the Middle East to Canberra and then onto the sporting field, unpacking the stories driving debate at home and abroad. They begin with Iran, revisiting the 2015 nuclear deal and discussing the implications of more recent diplomatic movement, including the strategic consequences for the region and the wider international order.The discussion then moves to Australian politics, centring on Pauline Hanson's National Press Club speech and the reaction it triggered. The hosts examine how the speech was received, how sections of the media responded, and what the episode reveals about current fault lines in Australian public life. They also consider how political narratives are shaped, who benefits from them, and where voter sentiment may be heading.Beyond Australia, the conversation expands to the United Kingdom and the United States, exploring fractures in party politics, questions of public trust and the broader drift of democratic institutions. To round things out, the episode shifts into sport, with football World Cup developments, State of Origin and cricket all getting a run, delivering a distinctly Australian close to a broad and energetic news discussion.Social media postsX post option 1This week on The Two Jacks, Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack tackle Iran's nuclear diplomacy, Pauline Hanson's Press Club speech, media reaction, and the latest from football, rugby league and cricket. A wide-ranging look at the stories shaping the week in Australia and beyond.X post option 2Iran, Hanson and the world game. Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack break down a packed week in politics, geopolitics and sport, with sharp takes on Canberra, the Middle East and the headlines Australians are talking about.Facebook postThis week's episode of The Two Jacks covers a huge stretch of the news cycle, from Iran's nuclear arrangements and the legacy of the 2015 JCPOA to Pauline Hanson's Press Club speech and the media reaction it sparked. Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack also discuss political trends in the UK and US before wrapping up with football, rugby league and cricket. If you want one conversation that captures the week's major talking points for an Australian audience, this is it.LinkedIn postIn the latest episode of The Two Jacks, Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack examine the intersection of geopolitics, domestic political messaging and public sentiment. The discussion covers Iran's nuclear diplomacy, Pauline Hanson's National Press Club appearance, media framing, and broader political trends in Australia, the UK and the US, before closing with the sporting stories dominating local conversation. A thoughtful sweep of the week's major issues.Instagram captionA big week of news, politics and sport on The Two Jacks. Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack unpack Iran's nuclear diplomacy, Pauline Hanson's Press Club appearance, media reaction, and the sporting headlines Australians are following across football, rugby league and cricket. Listen now for a sharp, wide-ranging take on the week.YouTube episode descriptionJack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack unpack a packed week of headlines, from Iran's nuclear diplomacy and the legacy of the 2015 JCPOA to Pauline Hanson's Press Club speech and the response it generated across Australian media and politics. The episode also explores broader trends in UK and US politics before turning to sport, with discussion of football World Cup developments, State of Origin and cricket. A wide-ranging news conversation with an Australian focus.Newsletter blurbJack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack cover the week's biggest talking points, from Iran's nuclear future and regional stability to Pauline Hanson's Press Club moment and what it reveals about Australian political culture. Add in political developments abroad and a strong finish on football, rugby league and cricket, and this episode offers a full sweep of the news Australians are watching.

It was a record breaking day at the Football World Cup as the one of the game's greats broke the all-time scoring record. Argentina's Lionel Messi scored two goals against Austria to take his tally to 18 goals. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

The All Whites have ended their unbeaten streak at the Football World Cup with a loss to Egypt. After 45 minutes, All Whites' supporters were daring to believe the team's first World Cup win was coming. But when the final whistle blew the All Whites were on the wrong end of a 3-1 scoreline. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

It's game two for the All Whites at the Football World Cup as they face Egypt in Vancouver later today. Kiwi fan Dan Eaton, who is travelling with the team, spoke to John Campbell.

Adam, Willy, and DMase talk to The Athletic's Nick Baumgartner about his article on Cam Ward, and which College Football teams are which World Cup teams

Footballer Logan Rogerson's Bali Holiday took an unexpected turn after an SOS from All Whites coach Darren Bazeley. The Auckland FC midfielder is replacing Matt Garbett, whose Football World Cup has been cut short with a hamstring injury. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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It was another record breaking day at the Football World Cup. Some of the games biggest names took to the field, including the greatest player on the planet. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Football fans had barely sat down before the All Whites had them up celebrating their opening goal of the Football World Cup against Iran. Against the odds the New Zealanders put two goals past the world number 20 side but had to settle for a 2-all draw. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

The All Whites sent fans on a rollercoaster ride in their opening game of the Football World Cup against Iran. After leading twice, New Zealand ended with a 2-all draw in Los Angeles today. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

After months of waiting the World Cup is finally underway with the first match held in Mexico where the co-hosts played South Africa following an opening ceremony that featured a performance from Shakira. The United States and Canada will also be home to football's biggest competition which the organisers hope will be a focus for sport rather than politics and controversy. Also, President Trump cancels an attack on Iran and claims that a deal to end the war is not only imminent but has the backing of the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. But Tehran said this was all "speculation". One year on from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad our correspondent reports on the discovery that some human remains were wrongly identified. Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies more than three years after she fell into a coma, Brussels will ban public e-scooters and the kill switch on iPhones which could deter thieves in London from stealing them.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Mexico fans Caramelo and Caramelo Junior are seen inside the stadium before the match. Credit: REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

For the first time, all 104 matches at the Men's Football World Cup will be stopped for a mandatory three-minute hydration break, halfway through each half. For the first time, a global audience of billions will watch climate adaptation happening in real-time.This week, Tom Rivett-Carnac, Christiana Figueres and Paul Dickinson look at what a football tournament, a transit scandal, and an oil war have in common.Around a quarter of World Cup matches played over the next few weeks are projected to be played in conditions that exceed recommended heat safety limits - twice the risk of the last US-based World Cup, in 1994. Only three of the sixteen stadiums across the US, Mexico and Canada are climate-controlled. This will be a trial for elite players, who can adapt up to a point, but what does this mean for the parks, cages and school pitches where the ‘beautiful game' actually begins? The Count Us In campaign, Where Football Lives, hopes that this can bring about a conversation: one about how extreme heat will change how we live, and what we love. So, should those three-minute breaks be called what they actually are: extreme heat breaks?And a World Cup falling during a moment of rising fuel prices is exposing more than just the changing climate. When NJ Transit announced return tickets from central New York City to the nearby MetLife Stadium at $150, up from under $15, it laid bare how poorly served the US public is for transportation. The collision of surge pricing and rising pump prices may not be the catalyst anyone planned - but could it help highlight the benefits that a properly funded public transport system could have?Elsewhere, the Iran war and the fragility it has exposed in global fossil fuel supply chains may be doing more to accelerate the clean energy transition than any policy has managed. Two forces are driving it: Chinese manufacturing dominance, and what we're calling ‘American foreign policy chaos'. Neither is acting for climate reasons. But the case for a post-carbon future has never been stronger.None of this looks like the transition we imagined. The question is, are we ready to recognise the moment for change when it arrives, in whatever form it takes? And if change happens, does it matter how we get there?Learn more:

The FIFA World Cup is taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It's often called the beautiful game, but is it really more science than art? This episode features Rachael Ralph, Hugh Hunt, and Alex Grantham on the physics of football; Tom Brownlee on elite player performance; Gill Cook on the psychology of fans; and Jan Wendt on whether AI can assemble a top squad. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists