Podcasts about world cup qualifying

Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo has been making headlines across multiple fronts this week, showcasing why he remains one of football's most captivating figures at age forty. On October fourteenth, the Portuguese captain delivered a masterclass performance against Hungary in World Cup qualifying, scoring twice to lead Portugal to a comeback victory. After falling behind early, Ronaldo equalized with his typical instinctive finishing before adding a second goal just before halftime to put Portugal ahead two to one. The brace marked his seventh goal in seven appearances for Portugal and his eighth total against Hungary, demonstrating his continued importance to the national team as they edge closer to qualifying for the twenty twenty six FIFA World Cup, where he hopes to compete in his sixth tournament.Just four days later on October eighteenth, Ronaldo reached another career milestone when he scored his eight hundredth club goal during Al Nassr's five nil victory over Al Fateh in the Saudi Professional League. The match became memorable not just for the historic goal but for what happened afterward. Popular YouTube streamer IShowSpeed, who has been a vocal Ronaldo superfan for years, was invited onto the pitch to celebrate with the team. In a viral moment, Ronaldo personally instructed Speed to beat the victory drum, telling him you want me to do it, to which the Ohio native enthusiastically complied. Ronaldo later acknowledged the encounter on Instagram with a story mentioning IShowSpeed, writing I see you, which sent fans into a frenzy across social media platforms. The two followed each other on Instagram following the celebration.Beyond the pitch, there's speculation that Ronaldo is pushing Al Nassr to sign a Barcelona star next summer, though specific details remain unconfirmed. Additionally, his son Cristiano Ronaldo Junior has been called up to Portugal's under sixteen squad for the first time, marking the highest age category he has represented for his country. The young forward will compete in the Federations Cup in Turkey later this month, fueling speculation about whether father and son might one day play together for Portugal.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Lately, Cristiano Ronaldo has been making headlines both on and off the pitch. On the international stage, Ronaldo led Portugal against Hungary in a crucial World Cup qualifying match on October 14, where he scored a vital goal to level the game and potentially moved Portugal closer to securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup[YouTube]. His performance was vintage Ronaldo, displaying his ability to deliver under pressure.In club football, Ronaldo's Al-Nassr faced Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League on October 18, where he continued to impress with a stunning goal, despite missing a penalty earlier in the match[YouTube]. This victory helped Al-Nassr move four points clear in the league.Off the pitch, Ronaldo has been engaging with social media and fans. He notably mentioned YouTube personality IShowSpeed in his Instagram Story, inviting him to join in a post-match celebration where he taught IShowSpeed how to drum along with the team's Viking clap[Sportskeeda, Tribune]. This interaction has been widely covered, highlighting Ronaldo's connection with fans and celebrities.Ronaldo has also adopted a new hairstyle, which has generated significant attention on social media[Tribuna]. His personal life and public appearances continue to captivate audiences globally, solidifying his status as a cultural icon beyond football.In terms of business and personal milestones, Ronaldo recently became the first billion-dollar footballer, a testament to his enduring influence and success in the sport[Bolavip]. His continued dominance in football and his ventures outside the sport ensure that he remains a prominent figure in the media and entertainment landscape.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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.

Italy got the job done with two wins in World Cup qualifying against Estonia and Israel. However, they didn't make up for the goal differential against Norway, so they're likely heading for another playoff.Watch YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/_vjaXfzNFTwListen to the full episode 282 of The Calcio Guys on all your favourite podcasting platforms: https://linktr.ee/thecalcioguysFollow us on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCalcioGuysInstagram: www.instagram.com/thecalcioguysFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheCalcioGuysOfficialThe Calcio Guys is a featured show in the Top 15 Serie A podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/serie_a_podcasts/The Calcio Guys is a Top 5 Serie A podcast on Millian Podcasts:https://www.millionpodcasts.com/serie-a-podcasts/

In this episode, we discuss the Bok's continued dominance in world rugby. We also discuss Bafana Bafana's hopes of reaching the world cup.Get your merch here: https://www.athletenetwork.net/product-page/trendy-graphic-tee-with-dollar-sign-streetwear-and-perfect-for-casual-wearFollow our publishing company: @athlete_network_publish on Instagram.

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews matchday 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (CAF zone)This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comREAD: Cameroon's last election: https://africasacountry.com/2025/10/cameroons-last-electionFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

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

Willie Miller, Billy Dodds, Michael Stewart and Tom English debate Scotland's huge 3 points against Greece at Hampden in their World Cup qualifier.

We preview Scotland's crucial World Cup qualifier against Greece at Hampden as Ray Bradshaw is joined by Robbie Neilson and Greek football podcaster Stephen Kountourou.

Asian Cup Qualifying features a double matchday + World Cup Qualifying in Asia as Round 4 gets underway. Plus, Africa concludes qualifying as we go through all the groups.Follow us on X, IG: @windowintlpod.

Basketball: Japan to Face Australia, Canada in Women's World Cup Qualifying

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

Ep 385: England are back in action this October, Wales at Wembley in a friendly, then on to Latvia for more World Cup qualification action. Get the squad news, and a guide to Riga from Frank Murr from the Baltic Football Podcast, what more could you want? Oh, a Welsh perspective….. sorry…. Running time 42:43 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

This week we talk World Cup qualifying as South Africa have been docked three points, leaving Group C wide open.With Morocco hosting the AFCON in December and co-hosting the World Cup in 2030, three people are reported to have died as hundreds of young protesters have taken to the streets across Morocco to protest against the cost of the tournaments.And as Angola fire coach Pedro Goncalves, we talk about Frenchman Patrice Beaumelle the new Angola coach, perhaps the most legendary assistant coach in African football. Plus lots on the Uefa Champions League and the EPL – is there any need for Liverpool fans to panic?

This is the 215th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast' For this episode, I interview Iranian Author Mr. Djamshid Foroughi and Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O'Carroll as we discuss the November 2001 World Cup qualifying play-offs between Republic of Ireland and Iran. Mr. Djamshid Foroughi is an Iranian Author, Interpreter, Translator and Football Historian. Mr. O'Carroll has appeared many times on the podcast discussing the history of Irish Football.  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, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and now on Google and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Djamshid Foroughi's contact info:e-mail:djforoughi@gmail.com Mr. O'Carroll's contact info:e-mail:johnocarroll0@gmail.comTwitter: @JohnOCarroll17or on facebook under John O'Carroll  Link to Mr. Paul Whittle's book (Before the Premier League: A History of the Football League's Last Decades):https://the1888letter.com/book-before-the-premier-league/http://www.wibblepublishing.com/bpl.html Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lrKwDXRotpoGcJ2NAOuQQ?si=vngQ0uY8RpyFggYnQJ_sXg&nd=1&dlsi=32bdad1ac2f041cchttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-215-interview/id1601074369?i=1000729599271 Youtube Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD_czegesxE Blog Link:https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2025/10/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode.htmlSupport the show

Send us a textGrading Every CONMEBOL Teams' World Cup Qualifying PerformanceSupport DeadBall TV on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/deadballtvTo listen to DeadBall TV Podcast on streaming platforms, click here:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deadball-tv/id1594503202Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JrHVIuTOe298wKvaRGsgW?si=1f497c14b9b344a2FOR ANY INQUIRIES, please email thedeadballtv@gmail.comJoin The DeadBall TV Discord:https://discord.gg/d6pVvSMftpFollow Our TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@deadballtvFollow DeadBall TV on IG:https://www.instagram.com/deadballtv/Follow DeadBall TV on Twitter:https://twitter.com/deadballtvofcl

Send us a textThe Biggest WINNERS & LOSERS From CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying 2026Follow us on social mediaJack - https://x.com/thejacksvnConnor - https://x.com/ConnorDBTVMartin - https://x.com/EcuadorHeroesEcuador Heroes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ECUADORHEROES Roberto - https://x.com/RobertoRojas97Guarani Vision - https://www.youtube.com/@guaranivision7095Support The Lads on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/deadballtvFOR ANY INQUIRIES, please email thedeadballtv@gmail.comJoin The DeadBall TV Discord:https://discord.gg/kJCuCesEmHFollow Our TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@deadballtvFollow The Lads on IG:https://www.instagram.com/deadballtv/Follow The Lads on Twitter:https://twitter.com/deadballtvofcl

Brandon and Joe are back to go around the world and talk World Cup Qualifying, CAFA Nations Cup, King's Cup, and more!Follow us! @windowintlpod on X, IG.

Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo has cemented his headline dominance once again over the past several days with a blend of sporting prowess, world-record milestones, big business moves, and his trademark global brand activity. Just last week, all eyes were on him as he propelled Portugal to a dramatic 3-2 win against Hungary in the World Cup Qualifiers on September 9th, converting a precision penalty for his 39th all-time World Cup qualifying goal—a world-beating number that further burnishes his legendary status according to Football First 4K's viral recap and commentary. The historic strike added another notch to Ronaldo's extensive records as FIFA's only player to score in five World Cup tournaments, drawing praise and also sparking heated debates about his longevity as noted by World Soccer Talk, where a Portugal legend reminded fans that even icons like Ronaldo will someday confront the ticking clock.Ronaldo's superstar appeal is hardly limited to the pitch. This past week, Forbes and Reuters reaffirmed his unprecedented run as the highest paid athlete globally for the third straight year, with annual earnings of $275 million and a contract extension locking in his extraordinary fortunes through 2027 with Al Nassr. His net worth is still the subject of industry buzz and careful speculation across platforms like Celebrity Net Worth, swirling near the billion-dollar mark thanks to his monster Saudi salary, lifetime Nike deal, explosive endorsement portfolio, and savvy business expansions including CR7 hotels and robust licensing deals. Notably, the surge in Saudi football's stardom is partly attributed to the “Ronaldo effect,” which continues to lure European talent to the SPL and ripple across global wage curves.On the business front, Star Shine Holdings has made a splash in Hong Kong, investing HK$70 million into the city's new CR7 Life Museum—a high-profile nod to Ronaldo's brand reach and commercial impact. The launch, reported by South China Morning Post, positions Ronaldo as more than an athlete but as a driver of tourism and intellectual property, confirming how his legacy appeals to multifaceted audiences.Social media continues to prove Ronaldo's megastar pull, with platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter amplifying his latest achievements and promotional ventures. Industry trackers estimate that a Ronaldo post is now worth nearly $730,000 and reaches an audience of 660 million, underlining his status as the world's most followed and marketable sports figure, as highlighted by the Daily Sun.For his fans in Saudi Arabia and beyond, Ronaldo's recent partnership with national tourism authorities went viral on September 14 when @VisitSaudi tweeted his latest campaign. Here, Ronaldo starred in a cinematic ad unveiling the kingdom's blockbuster event calendar, fusing football, luxury, and cultural promotion into a single lifestyle statement that's impossible to ignore, as detailed by The Daily Horizon.Rumors swirled about a possible Premier League transfer with figures thrown around as high as €130 million, but there has been no verification from Ronaldo's team, so at present, these remain speculative at best, as reported by Sports Illustrated. In summary, the past week has seen Ronaldo not only break records but extend his reach as a business visionary, brand king, and cultural ambassador, with every action scrutinized and celebrated in equal measure.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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

Dotun and Tim are joined by Joe Gould from The Window, an International Football Podcast to go through the most recent round of World Cup qualifying, in the Americas and Africa. They also go into depth into the problems with Nigeria's World Cup qualifying campaign with Atolani Oyewumi.The Brazilian Shirt Name is taking part in CALM's Stay Tuned campaign, to donate or find out more information you can click here: https://tiltify.com/@brazilian-shirt-name/brazilian-shirt-name-x-stay-tuned-2025-supporting-calmDotun and Tim will be back on Thursday at 3pm on the Football Smash Youtube Channel talking to Andrew Pettifer about his book 'When the Final Whistle Blows - Glory, Grief and Tottenham Hotspur' which you can watch live here: https://youtube.com/live/H3nO_NTx1pY?feature=share

On this episode of Destination 2026 with Glenn Davis... Glenn gives his thoughts on the USMNT 2-0 win over Japan Glenn also discusses who should make up the USMNT starting lineup for the World Cup Lots of talk about World Cup qualifying matches going on around the globe Rodrigo De Luna joined the show to discuss the state of Mexico's national team Plus, Stephanie Leal on creating Houston's World Cup poster

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

Glenn catches us up on World Cup qualifying, USMNT and more. Houston Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell live and in the house on recent Dash success, influences, being a goalkeeper and more!

Jason Longshore's Atlanta Soccer Tonight is back to talk about World Cup qualifying worldwide, the USMNT lessons learned this month, and more.

Get caught up on the World Cup qualifying process in Africa and Europe with Norway taking a big step forward, Italy and Nigeria in trouble, and Cape Verde potentially getting in.

Big win for the USMNT over Japan, what will the reaction be after all the overreactions to exhibition losses. Also, an update on the World Cup qualifying situation in Asia and Concacaf.

Italy got wins in their World Cup Qualification against Estonia and Israel, but it didn't come easily. With four games left in the qualification, the guys give their thoughts about the Azzurri's first games under Gennaro Gattuso.Watch YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/0o2Bd_0N1kkListen to the full episode 276 of The Calcio Guys on all your favourite podcasting platforms: https://linktr.ee/thecalcioguysFollow us on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCalcioGuysInstagram: www.instagram.com/thecalcioguysFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheCalcioGuysOfficialThe Calcio Guys is a featured show in the Top 15 Serie A podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/serie_a_podcasts/The Calcio Guys is a Top 5 Serie A podcast on Millian Podcasts:https://www.millionpodcasts.com/serie-a-podcasts/

Episode Notes Did Ireland JUST STEAL a Point in World Cup Qualifying? Check out our other social media here: Don't forget to check out our other socials here: https://linktree.com/IFFTV A fiery, passionate breakdown of Ireland's dramatic second-half comeback in Budapest. We went in 2–0 down, but thanks to a pivotal red card and a never-say-die attitude, Ireland staged a stirring revival—and perhaps gained a precious point rather than two points dropped. Join me as I analyse the tactical shifts, key players like Evan Ferguson and Ryan Manning, the referee's impact, and what it all means for the rest of the World Cup qualifying campaign. Don't forget to like, comment below with your thoughts, and subscribe for more Irish international coverage! Timestamps: 00:00 – Setting the scene: Why the first half should worry us 00:47 – Halftime frustrations and a calming walk 01:27 – Key half-time talking points—midfield creativity, pace, and one-dimensional play 02:25 – How we lacked magic until the red card swung momentum 03:55 – The referee, the red card, and turning the tide 04:34 – Substitutions that sparked the comeback 05:27 – The one-dimensional danger of over-reliance on crosses 07:16 – Building sustained pressure and the turning point 11:52 – The equaliser: Manning's composed header and O'Shea's delivery 13:10 – What the goal meant for the strikers—and the fans 14:40 – Evan Ferguson's class: A level above in limited chances 15:39 – Ireland's “heroic loser” habit—and what needs to change 16:42 – Is it a point gained? What's next in the campaign? Find out more at https://ifftv-podcast.pinecast.co

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.

Sportsound is in Hungary to look back at the World Cup qualifying draw against Denmark and ahead to Monday's tie with Belarus. Plus reaction to Celtic's transfer window statement.

We Are Soccer is LIVE tonight at 8pm! Join us as we dive into the USMNT's clash with South Korea, break down the latest World Cup Qualifying action, and cover all the biggest stories making headlines. From standout performances to tactical talking points, we want to hear YOUR thoughts!

Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by Matthew Lindsay of the Herald and Radio Sport & the Telegraph's Roddy Forsyth to chat about Scotland's opening World Cup qualifier. How impressive was the performance and result in Copenhagen? Clarke's team selection caught most off guard, what made it the correct one? Aaron Hickey returned almost a few years out injured and was arguably man of the match at right-back, with Grant Hanley also supreme in defence. Better decision making or finishing in attack, and Scotland could have nicked it. Thanks for listening and please leave a nice rating, tell your friends and subscribe if you enjoy the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

The road to the 2026 World Cup is heating up — and so are the storylines. FIFA has unveiled the ticketing process for the biggest tournament in history, with prices ranging from $60 to nearly $7,000 and millions of fans already registered. On the pitch, qualifying drama spans the globe: Denis Bouanga's whirlwind journey delivers a hat trick for Gabon, Italy face do-or-die pressure, and Europe's toughest groups kick off. In South America, Lionel Messi prepares for what could be his final World Cup qualifier on home soil, while Venezuela and Ronald Hernández chase history. Plus, USMNT call-ups, NWSL transfer shocks, and a transformative new season in the Women's Super League.Morning Espresso — your daily shot of the world's game.

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.

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Jo O'Sullivan to discuss the last week in Global Football including the closing of the Transfer window and South American qualifying. They discuss Brazil chances at the World Cup and who might play up front for ColombiaWatch this episode on Youtube now: https://youtube.com/live/VtNP4mz217s?feature=shareWatch out interview with Jonathan Wilson today (4th September) at 4pm:https://youtube.com/live/c_R0DH4-heI?feature=share

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.

Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes fellow commentator Peter Piil to the pod to discuss the Denmark squad, their expectations and their view of the Scotland team, ahead of the opening World Cup qualifying kick-off against Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

Donald and Eric check in with some updates around Concacaf, as the fall World Cup Qualifying schedule is set, Puerto Rico nabs a huge friendly opponent and the USMNT roster drama continues. The guys also answer some POSTCARDS TO THE POD, as listeners ask about very normal things like fan culture, the Marshall Islands and the big Taylor Swift news. Support the podcast and hear the special ONE MORE ROUND bonus episode on the Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

In this week's episode, Claire takes a look at the larger USWNT player pool and compiles her way too early World Cup qualifying roster. She talks hopeful returns, new names that have played themselves into the mix, and positional battles that are resolving themselves faster than expected.