Apple Brings Back Soccer Podcast for World Cup

Apple has announced a fresh season of its soccer podcast, slated to launch on June 7. The series will zero in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Brendan Hunt—known for his role on Apple TV’s Ted Lasso—as host.

Co‑Hosts and Format

• Brendan Hunt brings his storytelling flair.
• Rebecca Lowe, a seasoned sports broadcaster covering the Premier League on NBC Sports and co‑hosting FOX Sports’ World Cup coverage, joins him.

Together they will dissect matches as the tournament unfolds, releasing new episodes several times a week after key games.

Production and Distribution

• Produced by Apple News.
• Presented by Verizon.
• Available in both audio and video formats on:
• Apple News
• Apple Podcasts
• Other major podcast platforms

The inaugural episode will drop on June 7, offering a preview of the upcoming World Cup.

Vision

Apple aims to blend storytelling with expert analysis, providing fans timely insights and behind‑the‑scenes content through the partnership of an actor and a seasoned sports broadcaster.