Podcasts about world cup qualifying

In today's episode, Liam analyzes the USWNT's opening match of the 2026 She Believes Cup, with a 2–0 win over Argentina that extended their unbeaten start to the year and recorded a third straight clean sheet.This episode breaks down the performance through a tactical lens, looking at the evolving shape of the team in and out of possession, Lindsey Heaps dropping into build-up, the role fullbacks played pushing high, and how the team's pressing strategy under Emma Hayes evolves with new figures on the pitch.LDG also assesses defensive structure, second-ball control, and what Kennedy Wesley's composure on the ball might mean for the center-back depth chart. In midfield, we examine how the Heaps–Yohannes–Moultrie trio functioned and what that says about the evolving hierarchy.Finally, LDG turns to the upcoming Canada match, which, after their 4–1 win over Colombia, will pose very different tactical problems to the USWNT with stronger midfield duels and a greater threat in transition. He outlines where the U.S. build-up patterns could be stressed, how the wide channels may decide the match, and what rotation decisions could shape the group.Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!ICYMI, here are some of our recent episodes you should bookmark for later!The Ten Big Questions LDG's Asking Ahead of the Year of International Women's Soccer in 2026 (USWNT, 2027 Women's World Cup Qualifying, Spain WNT + more!)We reviewed the 15 biggest moves of the NWSL offseason so far, an episode that perfectly serves as a comprehensive yet not too detailed analysis of the moves that have shaken up the league this offseason.We recently interviewed Charlton Athletic Women Forward Karin Muya. It was such a great conversation, I was honored to work with such a big club, so be sure to check it out!Music Credit: From Riverside (my podcast recording platform's) available to use audio library

In this episode, LDG looks ahead to the jam-packed year of international women's soccer that 2026 poses by curating a list of the 10 most pressing questions and storylines he is going to keep a finger on this year, and providing his best guess as to how these dilemmas will play out in 2026. He touches upon his thoughts and queries surrounding the USWNT, 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying, the Spain WNT + more!Some examples of the questions he asked included:Have the shifts in tactics, structure, and strategy we have seen under Emma Hayes' tenure become a permanent fixture within the USWNT system?To what extent will the women's World Cup qualifying roster and starting 11 clarify Hayes' vision for 2027?How much of an emphasis should we place on a nation's club league competitiveness for international success?To hear the rest of the questions, tune into the episode, and let us know what questions you have ahead of this year's international soccer!Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: If you didn't see the promo on our social media for it, be sure to subscribe to our podcast's newsletter to receive all episodes and additional TWSP content right in your inbox!ICYMI, here are some of our recent episodes you should bookmark for later!We reviewed the 15 biggest moves of the NWSL offseason so far, an episode that perfectly serves as a comprehensive yet not too detailed analysis of the moves that have shaken up the league this offseason.We recently interviewed Charlton Athletic Women Forward Karin Muya. It was such a great conversation, I was honored to work with such a big club, so be sure to check it out!

The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportspoke about the latest Israeli sports news as we talked about the Beitar Jerusalem's win over Netanya, coach Lazetic and Maccabi Tel Aviv as well as the other stories from the world of soccer. We then shifted gears to discuss the Israel National Basketball Team's losses to Germany and Croatia in World Cup Qualifying as well the Oded Katash situation at Maccabi and the rest of the basketball news and views. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

After 20 years, we've uncovered the full 3AW call of Australia's historic and dramatic World Cup qualifying win over Uruguay in Sydney. Commentary comes from Shane Healy, Tony Leonard, Peter Vlahos and Frank Farina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check in on Portugal's World Cup Qualifying campaign, Talking Taca as we get into another round of Cup matches, and an insane own goal red card as Everton beats Amorim's Manchester United!

Idrissa Gueye gets sent off against Manchester United for punching... Michael Keane? On the latest edition of Caught Offside, we discuss Everton's bizarre win at Man United and how it may have been David Moyes' dream scenario. Plus, Eze authors a moment of peak Spursiness, JJ lists his Liverpool complaints and Messi conjures up some postseason magic. Also, Andrew has been doing something his entire life only to just find out that he's been doing it wrong and his mind is blown. Tune in to find out what that is and if you've been doing it too.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! We've recently posted a new episode where we talk our way through the International competition vs Club football debate and we discuss Gennaro Gattuso's comments about UEFA deserving more love from FIFA when it comes to World Cup Qualifying.To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As World Cup qualifying nears its end, the field of 48 teams at next summer's tournament is starting to come into focus. So far, we've seen some surprise qualifiers including the likes of Cape Verde and Curaçao, who will both be making their debuts, while other nations like Italy and Nigeria are either out of the running completely, or will have to win a playoff to get in. On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew gets into some of the best moments from World Cup qualifying, while also looking at the USMNT's dominant November window in which it defeated Paraguay and Uruguay handily. Timestamps (00:41) What the crew has been up to (12:20) World Cup qualifiers: Surprises, disappointments, and everything in between (27:20) The USMNT's hot streak Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back to hit on a number of topics as we return to European football this week! First, we dive into UEFA's new European tournament, the Women's Europa Cup, as it reaches the quarterfinal stage of its inaugural season. We discuss how it could benefit the European women's game long term, why the qualifying process is so damn complicated, and who advanced out of the Round of 16 (hello Scandinavia!) — including some stoppage and extra time drama. Then we touch on some of the best stories from the international break, including Scotland, Haiti, and Curaçao qualifying for next summer's tournament, before finishing with a quick look ahead to Thursday's packed slate. I hope you're as grateful for Thanksgiving-day Europa and Conference League action as we are! Cheers to Maxwell (listen to the end to learn why)!

World Cup Qualifying comes to a close, with just the playoffs left! We discuss the end of qualifying in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Plus some chat about possibly the best international window ever, Oceania is back, how Mama Africa delivered, and history for Singapore.

In this episode, Joe and Roberto immediately bring in Santi Bauza from Hand of Pod to chat about the International Break. We open with a discussion of The US Men's National Team as they come away with big wins against Paraguay and Uruguay (5:25). From there, we get into a heated debate on Gennaro Gattuso's comments about World Cup Qualifying (26:10). From there, we rapid fire our predictions for the UEFA Play In round and Intercontinental Round of qualifying (50:45). We close with Match of the Week (58:35). We are off next week for the Thanksgiving holiday, and return on the weekend of December 6th.

Karl makes his triumphant return to The High Kicks Podcast, and things get hilarious right from the jump with a debate over the weirdest pet choices (Komodo dragons, emus, and a surprise platypus named Greg). The crew dives deep into the chaos of international soccer, from wild World Cup qualification drama—think Norway and Haaland, Italy's near misses, and Curacao's stunning run—to spicy takes about Ronaldo, England under Tuchel, and the bizarre possibilities for the US-hosted World Cup. With signature banter and some unexpected stories from Karl's European adventures, this episode brings both laughs and genuinely thoughtful footy insight. Plus: injury predictions, World Cup conspiracy theories, and the eternal internet threat if England wins on American soil. Don't miss it!

The FC crew react to the UEFA World Cup Qualifying playoffs draw and break down why they think Italy will still qualify for next summer's tournament. Plus, the guys explain why Arsenal won't have any trouble with North London rivals Spurs on Sunday. Patrick Tardieu also joins the show to celebrate Haiti qualifying for their first World Cup since 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was this the group of American players that you expected to see put in the best USMNT performance of 2025? Perhaps not, but don't tell that to Mauricio Pochettino! We'll go in-depth on how this squad managed to systematically take Marcelo Bielsa's side apart, we'll hear from Poch as he vehemently defends the squad that did it and we'll share some of our big takeaways from a topsy turvy year in U.S. Soccer.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! We've just posted a new episode where we talk our way through the International competition vs Club football debate and we discuss Gennaro Gattuso's comments about UEFA deserving more love from FIFA when it comes to World Cup Qualifying.To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GOLTV's Nino Torres drops by on Thursday's SDH AM to break down the topics of the weekWe look at World Cup Qualifying and the smallest powers aroundIs it the end of Marcelo Bielsa...?Plus, one country's dominant football team may be taking their matches in house...We go Fully Loaded for SDH

The weather is getting colder but the lads are back serving up a hot new Podcast. Host Kyle is joined by Milwaukee Jonah (@SkoolieSpurs), Drew from Virginia, and Ringo (the only one still holding down Boston). Topics include:   World Cup Qualifying matches What makes us thankful in 2025 Spurs last few matches The North London Derby Spurs' massive Home vs Away discrepency and more...! Jonah's Reading / Podcast Corner Where's the Money Gone: The Battle for the Soul of English Football by Adrian Goldberg Price of Football Podcast Tifo Football Podcast from NYT's The Athletic   P.S. Happy Birthday Host Kyle! 

11-19 Murph and Markus Hour 3: 49ers' pregame host Tracy Sandler joins the show to talk about the 49ers' Week 11 win over the Cardinals, and the upcoming Monday Night tilt against the Panthers. The Cooler of Content features more World Cup qualifying theatrics, this time involving Scotland and Curacao, as well as Macklin Celebrini's heroics from the Sharks' overtime win over the Mammoth. Cal football general manager Ron Rivera makes his weekly appearance on the show in advance of the Big Game at Stanford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-19 Murph and Markus Hour 3: 49ers' pregame host Tracy Sandler joins the show to talk about the 49ers' Week 11 win over the Cardinals, and the upcoming Monday Night tilt against the Panthers. The Cooler of Content features more World Cup qualifying theatrics, this time involving Scotland and Curacao, as well as Macklin Celebrini's heroics from the Sharks' overtime win over the Mammoth. Cal football general manager Ron Rivera makes his weekly appearance on the show in advance of the Big Game at Stanford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 392: That's it, a full house, 8 out of 8, confirmed by two 2-0 England wins over Serbia and Albania. Join me as I take you from Wembley to Tirana via Mount Gamti and Lake Bovilla. Running time 34:53  Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Amazing stories from World Cup qualifying, the Beckhams, and it's getting heated between the PWHL and the city of Ottawa.

Ger Gilroy is joined by Colm Boohig and Arthur O'Dea to bring you the reaction after yesterday's drama which saw Troy Parrott write his name into the Irish Sporting history books, scoring a hat-trick including a 96th minute winner for Ireland against Hungary in Budapest that sent Heimir Hallgrimsson's men to the World Cup Play-offs in March Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria and DR Congo.This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Ger Gilroy is joined by Colm Boohig and Arthur O'Dea to bring you the reaction after yesterday's drama which saw Troy Parrott write his name into the Irish Sporting history books, scoring a hat-trick including a 96th minute winner for Ireland against Hungary in Budapest that sent Heimir Hallgrimsson's men to the World Cup Play-offs in March Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 19 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1990000710298001673 https://x.com/i/status/1990034680859824501 https://x.com/i/status/1990011527189987658 https://x.com/i/status/1990002934801719693https://x.com/i/status/1990001427826028584 https://x.com/i/status/1990062179337257417 https://x.com/i/status/1990091420540022810 https://x.com/i/status/1990009407930093663 https://youtu.be/3fLCdIYShEQ Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Tuchel's England finished a superb World Cup Qualifying campaign with their eighth win in eight games as they beat Albania 2-0 on Sunday.  Ben and Tom are joined by Watto and Toze to discuss the win, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Pickford and the return of the Premier League next weekend! 

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria and DR Congo.READ: After Paul Biyahttps://africasacountry.com/2025/10/after-paul-biyaThis podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Dotun Adebayo & Tim Vickery are joined by Joe Gould to discuss the international Window as the final World Cup places are up for grabs and check in on the World Cup preparations of the big South American teams including Brazil and Argentina. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon and DR Congo.READ: After Paul Biyahttps://africasacountry.com/2025/10/after-paul-biyaThis podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Thomas Tuchel's England make it 10 competitive clean sheets in a row against Serbia as their 100% record in World Cup 2026 qualifiers continues thanks to goals from Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka. Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, former England defender Phil Jones and Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis join Steve Crossman to discuss England's 2-0 win over Serbia. They reflect on the match, and whether England's good form is due to the quality of opposition - do they need to be targeting tougher friendlies in the build up to next summer's tournament? They talk about the selection dilemmas awaiting Thomas Tuchel - who will make up the forward line, and who will start at left back? Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly talks about his first England start with the World Cup on the horizon. Plus, hear from goal scorer Bukayo Saka on his goal and his recent good form. Plus hear from England manager Thomas Tuchel - the panel discuss whether he could remain in charge after next summer, regardless of the result.Time Codes: 00:30 – Match Reflections 03:40 – Concern over quality of opposition? 08:30 – Eberechi Eze chat and England's forward options 09:50 – Selection problems for Thomas Tuchel? 13:25 – Nico O'Reilly Interview 17:35 – Bukayo Saka Interview 18:50 – Thomas Tuchel Future 20:30 – Thomas Tuchel5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sun 1430 Tottenham v Arsenal in Women's Super League, Sun 1700 Albania v England in World Cup Qualifying, Tue 1945 Scotland v Denmark in World Cup Qualifying.

Jobi McAnuff, Lyle Taylor & Phil Brown debate Rob Edwards' move to Wolves. Was he right to leave Middlesbrough? Managerial vacancies up for grabs at Boro, Southampton, Swansea and Norwich. And will Jamie Cureton make our 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:45 Lyle scores a worldie in the National League 04:20 Phil Brown rings up the referee! 06:30 Rob Edwards leaves Middlesbrough 15:25 Gary O'Neil among the favourites to replace him 17:45 Should Saints replace Still from within? 22:20 Swansea say bye to Sheehan 24:20 Jamie Cureton for our Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? 28:30 Norwich sack Liam Manning 33:45 Derek Adams to help Cleverley at Plymouth 36:50 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Man Utd v PSG in UEFA Women's Champions League, Thu 1945 England v Serbia in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 1430 Tottenham v Arsenal in Women's Super League, Sun 1700 Albania v England in World Cup Qualifying, Tue 1945 Scotland v Denmark in World Cup Qualifying.

Austin and Amit get together for a full preview of a high-stakes set of World Cup Qualifiers. First, the guys try to make sense of CONCACAF, where big favorites Panama & Costa Rica face pressure from upstarts like Suriname, Honduras, and Guatemala. In UEFA, drama looks to center around a big Denmark-Scotland matchup while the jostling for the final playoff spots should provide plenty of drama. The show closes out with a look at the playoffs in Africa and Asia, where tickets to the ICP Last Chance Saloon hang in the balance.

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon and DR Congo.READ: The myth of Christian genocidehttps://africasacountry.com/2025/10/the-myth-of-christian-genocideThis podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Doku shines as Man City ‘tonk' Liverpool. Rick Edwards is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker & The Telegraph's Luke Edwards to review the weekend's Premier League action. Hear from Pep Guardiola, Arne Slot, Sean Dyche, Nuno Espirito Santo and Eddie Howe.00:45 Man City ‘tonk' Liverpool 05:10 Should van Dijk's goal have stood? 09:05 Doku shines 16:55 Was it a penalty? 17:45 Rob Edwards set for ‘shameful' move to Wolves 24:30 Sunderland use ‘partisan home crowd' 32:05 Late drama at Tottenham-Man Utd 39:55 West Ham & Forest win from behind 45:55 What's going on at Newcastle?5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Man Utd v PSG in UEFA Women's Champions League, Thu 1945 England v Serbia in World Cup Qualifying.

This week, Claire breaks down the roster for the USWNT's upcoming October friendlies. Who made it, who is still on the outside looking in, and Emma Hayes's comments as the team nears the year-mark until next fall's World Cup Qualifying tournament. *Note: This was recorded before Trinity Rodman's injury Wednesday night*

The United States Men's National Team edged Australia 2–1 in a gritty international friendly, with Haji Wright delivering both goals to seal the win. Despite an early setback and a Christian Pulisic injury scare, Mauricio Pochettino's men showed resilience and attacking intent. Is Matt Freese your in-pen-starter next summer in goal? Alexi Lalas & David Mosse also give updates on World Cup Qualifying around the globe: Cape Verde, South Africa and others punched their tickets, while England cruised behind Harry Kane and Ronaldo broke a qualifying record. Intro: (0:00)Matt Freese is your starter (3:55)Christian Pulisic injured (4:50)Cristian Roldan on 2026 World Cup roster (9:40)USYNT knocked out of U20 World Cup (23:26)2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Recap (26:14) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. Men's National Team keeps building momentum under Mauricio Pochettino, extending its unbeaten run with a comeback win over Australia to close the October window. Haji Wright delivers again, Christian Roldan shines, and Matt Freese continues to stake his claim in goal. We break down the U.S. performance, tactical trends, and what's clicking for the national team heading into the next stage of preparation. Plus, a look around the world as World Cup qualifying ramps up across every confederation — from drama in Africa and Asia to the latest in Europe and Concacaf — and reflections on Brad Guzan's career as the longtime Atlanta United and U.S. goalkeeper announces his retirement. It's all here on Atlanta Soccer Tonight — powered by 92.9 The Game, sharing Atlanta's soccer heartbeat with the world. ⚽️

Austin and Amit recap a jam-packed October window, with World Cup tickets handed out and drama across continents. First, they tackle the last matchdays in Africa, including Nigeria's stellar performance, Cape Verde's historic achievement and plenty of Second Place drama. Then, the guys recap Asia's Fourth Round as hosts Saudi Arabia and Qatar secured their spot in the World Cup. Next comes a trip around the consistently crazy CONCACAF, with up and down showings from big favorites like Panama and Costa Rica and upstarts like Suriname and Curacao. Finally, they take a trip to the European lightning round, headlined by Sweden's failures.

Freestyle Friday preps your weekend on SDH AMWe go over the U20 World Cup win by the USYNT and preview the weekend Michael Parkhurst and Greg Garza, from Beyond Goals Mentoring, drop by to talk about leaving their athletic career and preparing their lives at BGM. They also look at the regiment of sticking to a schedule in their new lives and the challenges of mentoring...AppleTV's Steve Cangialosi previews IM CF and Atlanta United- and the match he expectsPlus, we check in on all the other qualifying matches going on to start your Friday

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse gear up for the USMNT's October window with plenty of burning questions. Will the U.S. lock in a back three, or shift back to a traditional four? How will they adapt without Dest — and with Jedi Robinson on limited minutes? And if you bring four goalkeepers, shouldn't at least two get a shot?Alexi reveals his Starting XI for the window — featuring Matt Freese in goal, a veteran back line, and Pulisic and Balogun leading the charge against Ecuador and Australia.Around the globe, World Cup qualifying gets wild: CAF, AFC, UEFA, and CONCACAF races all heating up, while MLS playoff spots hang in the balance with Messi's Miami fighting for position and Jordi Alba's farewell on the horizon.Then it's #AskAlexi and One for the Road, where Alexi salutes Darlington Nagbe — one of the best to ever do it. Intro (0:00)3 Burning Questions for USMNT Window: Back 3 vs Back 4? (5:02)Alexi's Best Starting XI (11:36)2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Preview (21:07)MLS Weekend Preview: Messi double duty? (32:42)#AskAlexi: Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a huge success (37:31)Happy Trails Darlington Nagbe - Alexi's GOAT (44:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe have your AM news from Europe to start the dayMichelle Kaufman from the Miami Herald talks Inter Miami before ATLUTD visits and the lingering Messi questionGOLTV's Nino Torres talks the passing of a legend, parking the bus, and telenovelas as we go Fully Loaded andSounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno goes through all the questions in Seattle plus the weekend in MLS

Shenanigans, buffoonery, hissing cockroaches, and more on this edition of Soccer Over There!

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse share their final reflections on the USMNT's September window, where Folarin Balogun and Matt Freese continued to impress and a back-three formation showed real promise for the road to 2026. The guys also break down the latest World Cup Qualifying results, with 18 nations officially punching their tickets to next summer's tournament.Looking ahead to the weekend, attention shifts back to club play as Yunus Musah eyes a potential debut with Atalanta. In #AskAlexi, the crew tackles World Cup questions—from the USMNT's chances of advancing from the group stage to confusion over ticket pricing. Finally, the show closes with a heartfelt farewell to the legendary Ray Hudson. Intro (0:00)Final USMNT Thoughts (5:49)USMNT Stars of the Window (10:23)Mexico vs Korea Republic Recap (17:25)World Cup Qualifying (21:10)USMNT Abroad: Yunus Musah Debut En Route (34:40)MLS Weekend Preview (43:15)#AskAlexi: World Cup questions (47:30)Farewell to Ray Hudson (55:31) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, and David Mosse deliver their instant reaction to the USMNT's needed win over Japan in their second match of the September international window. The guys break down the starting XI, tactical adjustments, and the standout performances that led to goals from Alex Zendejas and Folarin Balogun. From individual player grades to big-picture takeaways, they discuss what this result means for the team's depth, chemistry, and momentum heading into a critical stretch. To close out the show, the crew looks ahead to the USMNT's upcoming schedule, and World Cup qualifying matches around the globe. Intro (0:00)USMNT Tops Japan (2:10)Back 3 Formation (4:43)Is Matt Freese #1? (9:45)Did Balogun Take the Lead Up Top? (13:20)Mauricio Pochettino Reacts to the Critics (18:20)Mexico vs South Korea (27:50)How different do you expect the next window to look for the USMNT? (28:01)Upcoming Matches (33:45)World Cup Qualifying (41:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maz Farookhi is joined by Nedum Onuoha to talk England, Scotland and Women's Super League. Pat Nevin joins in the international conversation, while journalist Flo Lloyd-Hughes gets involved in the WSL chat. Also hear from England debutant Elliot Anderson, and after Everton beat Liverpool 4-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield, catch up with Everton's Katja Snoeijs & Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor.01:35 Have England regressed under Tuchel? 13:10 Elliot Anderson: “I was really proud making my debut” 18:55 Scotland get ‘excellent' point in Denmark 25:50 Women's Super League returns 26:30 Everton's Katja Snoeijs: “We were happy to play Liverpool first game” 29:20 Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor: “We were so in control” 37:25 Chelsea ‘machine' beats Man City 42:05 Tough start for London City Lionesses 46:00 Will Arsenal be Chelsea's closest challengers?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They hear from Thomas Tuchel and Dan Burn ahead of England v Andorra. Will John's losing run in Clash of the Commentators finally come to an end? And the Great Glossary of Football Commentary returns. Get your suggestions in with WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk02:50 Parking problems 06:50 Arsenal ‘understandable' approach at Anfield? 11:55 5 Live commentaries this international break 12:45 John Stones withdraws through injury 13:25 Thomas Tuchel on John Stones & Marc Guehi 16:00 Tuchel compares Andorra to chewing gum 17:55 Dan Burn on Alexander Isak leaving Newcastle 19:30 Who did it right? Isak or Guehi? 23:50 Are international commentaries the pinnacle? 27:25 Clash of the Commentators 33:50 Great Glossary of Football CommentaryBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We've got a cup tie on our hands, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson, Jonathan Fadugba and Suzy Wrack to discuss a new Women's Super League format and the race to reach the 2026 World Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

John Bennett is joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle to discuss ten Hag's sacking at Leverkusen as well as reacting to the end of the transfer window.James also looks ahead with trepidation to Gennaro Gattuso's first match in charge of Italy as their World Cup qualification hangs in the balance...again!Topics: 01:04 - Helen Mirren in Lecce 03:12 - The first top-flight Hamburg derby in 14 years 07:32 - Was Joao Neves' PSG hat-trick the best ever? 12:18 - Erik ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen 28:40 - Samuel Chukwueze (Milan > Fulham) 35:45 - Xavi Simons & Randal Kolo Muani joining Spurs 39:55 - Gennaro Gattuso's first game in charge of ItalyBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.

James Gregg presents reaction to Daniel Levy stepping down as Spurs chairman. Sami Mokbel, Ian Dennis, and Michael Brown join James to react to the news.Levy was appointed in March 2001 and leaves after Spurs won the Europa League in May to end a 17-year wait for a trophy.Hear from the founder of Daily Hotspur, Jamie Brown, and former Spurs manager, David Pleat.Timecodes: 00:50 Why Levy has stepped down 04:55 Levy's legacy 06:50 What type of chairman was he? 09:45 David Pleat's on Levy 13:55 What next for Spurs? 20:00 Fan's perspective from Jamie BrownBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown talk EFL as Ipswich break Championship transfer record. Gaffer Phil puts his foot down when it comes to players for the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI. The guys discuss Marcelino Núñez swapping Norwich for Ipswich. And Jobi gives his best and worst moments of the week in 72PLUS 72MINUS. Remember to send your suggestions and messages to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:50 What do managers do in the international break? 02:50 Grimsby Town fined as EFL get whiff of Oduor 05:15 Ultimate All-Time EFL XI is taking shape 10:05 Fresh suggestions for the XI 12:50 Best alternative names in the EFL 15:55 Does Sol Bamba go in? 17:30 Where does Albert Adomah fit in? 20:15 Ipswich break Championship transfer record 23:10 Marcelino Núñez swaps Norwich for Ipswich 25:45 Does being called ‘Marcelino' help you make it? 30:20 Is Sheff Utd's squad now ready? 33:35 Ruben Selles faces up to Sheff Utd away fans 35:25 Late transfers best of the rest 36:45 72PLUS 72MINUSBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.

Kelly Cates and Rory Smith continue our countdown to the 2026 World Cup. Nedum Onuoha joins just under a year away from the start of the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.After the chaos of the Club World Cup, the panel discuss the extreme weather in the States, the Americanisation of the sport, player workload, and how politics could shape the tournament.South American Football Journalist Marcela Mora y Araujo joins to give the lowdown on dark horses Ecuador, and CEO of Canada Soccer Kevin Blue has the track on Canada ahead of a home tournament for Jesse Marsch's side.Timecodes: 02:45 Club World Cup reflections 07:20 Extreme weather 11:50 Affordability of the World Cup 13:20 Americanisation of the sport 20:00 Player welfare 23:45 What are we most looking forward to? 26:40 Dark horses Ecuador 28:40 Marcela Mora y Araujo on Ecuador 37:15 Venezuela to qualify? 39:35 Kevin Blue on Canadian soccer5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.

Isak & Wissa latest on deadline day and Liverpool beat Arsenal. Rick Edwards is joined by Clinton Morrison and The Telegraph's Luke Edwards. Also hear from Dominik Szoboszlai on his free-kick, Graham Potter hitting back at the critics, Nuno Espírito Santo on his future with the Forest owner and Scott Parker as he's fed up with VAR.03:20 Alexander Isak latest going into deadline day, 05:30 Does Wissa need to move to Newcastle first? 13:00 Drawing definitive conclusions way too early, 16:20 Liverpool winning playing badly? 19:30 David Raya blaming the ball for Szoboszlai goal? 21:10 Is ‘terrible' Mo Salah undroppable? 23:40 Half-time teaser, 27:30 Man City are so NOT back, 32:20 What next for Nuno after Forest's 3-0 defeat? 37:50 Burnley boss Scott Parker not happy about VAR, 42:10 Mateta booked for kicking corner flag!5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.