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Rebecca Lowe (Fox Sports) and Brendan Hunt (‘Ted Lasso’) are teaming up again to take on the 2026 World Cup! They’ll ride an emotional roller coaster together as 48 teams play 104 action-packed matches across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. They’ll bring you all the joy and the drama, the hope and the heartbreak — and help you understand the matchups and personalities that will make this the biggest sporting and cultural event of our lifetimes‘After the Whistle With Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe’ is an Apple News Original podcast presented by Verizon.
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Bold predictions for World Cup champions and crash-outs
Jun 10, 2026
With the World Cup about to kick off, it’s time for Brendan Hunt’s and Rebecca Lowe’s predictions: Who are their dark horses? Which surprising team is going to crash out early? Which young star will…
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Will the U.S. surprise everyone at this World Cup?
Jun 07, 2026
Rebecca Lowe and Brendan Hunt reunite after three years away from the mic — this time, recording together in person for the first time, in a studio with real walls (and fake grass). Just ahead of the…
104 Matches to Go
May 27, 2026
Rebecca Lowe (Fox Sports) and Brendan Hunt (‘Ted Lasso’) are back for the 2026 World Cup
Spain’s unlikely road to victory, plus the heartbreak of loving the beautiful game with Men in Blazers’ Roger Bennett
Aug 21, 2023
In the aftermath of Spain’s World Cup win, Brendan and Rebecca marvel at the squad’s total dominance and wonder what went so wrong for England. Then, they get into the controversy between the Spanish…
A Q&A on USWNT’s next coach, the power shift in women’s soccer, and the secret to Lindsey Horan’s ponytail
Aug 18, 2023
It’s a listener mailbag! Brendan and Rebecca take questions on who should be the USWNT’s next coach, their picks for goal of the tournament, male coaches in the women’s game, netball basics, the new…
Unfiltered joy and overwhelming emotions as England advances to the World Cup final
Aug 16, 2023
Brendan and Rebecca dive deep into the Lionesses’ cheeky, spectacular semifinal win over Australia and shed a tear for Sam Kerr, who finally got her World Cup moment in front of a boisterous home…
Spain reaches the final amid conflict — as the England-Australia rivalry heats up
Aug 15, 2023
Brendan and Rebecca recap the exhilarating finish that sealed Spain’s trip to the World Cup final — and sing the praises of the team’s breakout star, 19-year-old Salma Paralluelo. Then, Brendan pens…
The longest penalty shootout in World Cup history, plus New Zealand ex-PM Jacinda Ardern!
Aug 14, 2023
Brendan and Rebecca catch up on the Lionesses’s cheeky quarterfinal win, the Matildas’ epic penalty-shootout victory, and the England-Australia matchup that awaits. Then, former New Zealand prime…
Mia Hamm on what went wrong for the USWNT — plus, another tournament favorite’s stunning downfall
Aug 11, 2023
Brendan watches his World Cup winner prediction come crashing down in Auckland as Japan falls to Sweden in a stunner. But Sweden’s victory doesn’t make the U.S.’s loss any easier to bear for him or…
Silver linings for the USWNT, England’s red-card controversy, plus special guests JJ and Kealia Watt
Aug 08, 2023
The Round of 16 has concluded, and Rebecca’s cheeky Lionesses have squeaked through to the quarterfinals — but not without major controversy. And after having had a few days to properly process the…
Heartbreak Down Under: watching the USWNT lose by millimeters, with U.S. soccer royalty Michelle Akers
Aug 06, 2023
Immediately after the final whistle of USA-Sweden, Brendan and Rebecca reunite across the international date line to debrief about the devastating defeat. Brendan sets the scene at Melbourne…
What the U.S. needs to do to beat Sweden — plus, the knockout bracket no one could have predicted
Aug 03, 2023
No bloomin’ Germany?! Brendan and Rebecca recap the major upsets that concluded the group stage, then offer up their new predictions for the knockout rounds. And with the pivotal USA-Sweden showdown…
Concern and controversy over the U.S.'s ugly 0-0 draw with Portugal, with Brandi Chastain
Aug 01, 2023
Still reeling from the stunning USWNT result, Brendan and Rebecca wonder how everything went so very wrong — and discuss the team’s controversial celebration at the end of the match. Two-time World…
Is the U.S. in trouble? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis weighs in after last night‘s disappointing result.
Jul 27, 2023
In the aftermath of the USWNT’s 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, Brendan and Rebecca lament some confounding lineup decisions and extol the heroics of captain Lindsey Horan. Jill Ellis, who coached the…
Group-stage surprises, stunners, and skew-whiffs with soccer insider Meg Linehan
Jul 26, 2023
This World Cup is well underway, and not everything has gone quite as predicted. Brendan and Rebecca recap the most unexpected moments of the tournament so far, including (of course) England’s 1-0…
What to make of the USWNT’s sloppy start, with World Cup legend Julie Foudy
Jul 22, 2023
A win is a win … right? Brendan and Rebecca break down a clunky and frustrating opening performance from the USWNT — as well as some curious roster decisions. World Cup legend Julie Foudy joins to…
The Women’s World Cup, from A to (New) Z
Jul 19, 2023
Brendan and Rebecca are back to preview everything you need to know before the Women’s World Cup kicks off on July 20. They share hopes and dreams for their beloved USWNT and England Lionesses, pick…
‘After the Whistle’ is headed Down Under!
Jul 10, 2023
They’re back! Join Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard on ‘Ted Lasso,’ and Rebecca Lowe, host of NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage, as they team up again to celebrate the 2023 Women’s World Cup…
If this World Cup final had been scripted, it would’ve been too unbelievable to be true
Dec 18, 2022
If ever a match lived up to the hype, today’s match was it. Immediately after the whistle, Brendan and Rebecca relive the most incredible World Cup final of all time: 80 minutes of Argentine…
Why the third-place World Cup match is secretly awesome. Plus, answering listener questions!
Dec 17, 2022
From a ninth-minute equalizer to Croatian swim caps, today’s third-place match had it all. Brendan and Rebecca briefly recap the day before jumping into listener questions, including: What rules…
The end of a historic World Cup Cinderella story — and the makings of an epic Argentina–France final
Dec 15, 2022
Brendan and Rebecca react to the end of a historic Cinderella run as Morocco falls to France 2-0. Then they briefly preview an unpredictable France–Argentina final and wonder: Will the Messi–Mbappé…
“Messi magic” sends Argentina to the World Cup final. Plus: all about the Gio Reyna controversy, and special guest Seth Meyers!
Dec 14, 2022
Brendan and Rebecca react to Argentina’s decisive win over Croatia and revel in Lionel Messi making the World Cup final, which just feels so right. Then, they break down the major controversy…
A “diabolical” referee and a shocking missed penalty kick: What went wrong for England at the World Cup?
Dec 11, 2022
A despondent Rebecca podcasts through the pain of England’s 2-1 loss to France in the quarterfinals. She and Brendan dissect how it all went wrong, from Gareth Southgate’s questionable game…
Recapping the wildest day of the tournament so far with special guests Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle
Dec 10, 2022
Rebecca and Brendan recap a stunning day at the World Cup as two quarterfinal matches end in penalties: Underdog Croatia took out star-studded Brazil and Brendan’s beloved Netherlands fell to Lionel…
One World Cup Cinderella story ends in heartbreak, another continues — off one of the gutsiest plays ever
Dec 07, 2022
Brendan and Rebecca go around the grounds on the latest Round of 16 results: Why are World Cup Cinderellas so rare? Are Brazil’s goal celebrations just too much? And is there anything more badass…
‘Ted Lasso’ star Brett Goldstein on England’s delightfully angry goalkeeper and how lasagna can ensure victory over France
Dec 05, 2022
A 3-0 victory over Senegal wasn’t enough for Rebecca, who has some quibbles for England’s manager, Gareth Southgate. Plus, Brendan and Rebecca recap all of the day’s action, delighting in Harry Kane…
What went wrong for The Guys in USA’s crushing World Cup exit
Dec 03, 2022
Minutes after the U.S.’s heartbreaking loss to the Netherlands, Brendan and Rebecca talk through where The Guys went wrong: an uncharacteristic flub from Tyler Adams, questionable lineup decisions…
The end of a totally unpredictable group stage, plus knockout-round predictions with Steve Nash
Dec 03, 2022
Brendan and Rebecca put a bow on the group stage of this entertaining, bizarre, and totally unpredictable World Cup. Then basketball legend (and footy superfan) Steve Nash joins them to discuss his…
Making sense of an utterly chaotic World Cup day. Plus, special guest Steve Kerr.
Dec 02, 2022
Brendan and Rebecca break down some stunning results no one could have predicted, as Morocco and Japan win their respective groups and Germany and Belgium are both eliminated. Then, Golden State…
Reliving USA’s nail-biting victory — and wondering whether England is actually any good
Nov 30, 2022
A joyous Brendan and Rebecca breathe sighs of relief as the U.S. and England both advance to the knockout rounds. Brendan complains about not sitting down for an hour and a half, while Rebecca…