The FIFA Podcast

After 72 games, 32 teams have advanced to the Knockout Stage of FIFA World Cup 2026™. Mikaël Silvestre is joined by Bulgarian legend Hristo Stoichkov, and Uruguayan Golden Ball winner Diego Forlan to reflect on all of the action so far, and look ahead to the Round of 32. Plus, Mikaël gets the lowdown from the Technical Study Group, speaking with former Swiss goalkeeper Pascal Zuberbühler and Lead of Football Performance Insights at FIFA, Tom Gardner.2018 World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi assesses France’s hopes and the form of Kylian Mbappe. And we hear from some of the current stars including Christian Pulisic, Jude Bellingham and Ousmane Dembélé.

In this special episode, host Mikaël Silvestre is joined by a packed guest list of legends of the women’s game.Brazilian legend Aline Pellegrino, Canadian goalkeeping legend Karina LeBlanc, French legend Laura Georges and double World Cup winner and FIFA’s Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis look ahead to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brasil 2027™.With less than a year to go, how big a step is it for the game as the FIFA Women’s World Cup heads to South America for the very first time? Plus, how will hosts Brazil perform? Who can win the FIFA Women’s World Cup? And who will the dark horses be?

Host Mikaël Silvestre is joined by FIFA World Cup winner Gilberto Silva and NBA icon Joakim Noah to break down the star-studded action from the second round of Group Stage matches.The legends share what it’s like competing at the highest level of sport. Noah shares his deep-rooted connection to football and how the sport shaped his values, whilst Gilberto reflects on playing alongside legendary attackers like Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. The discussion then shifts to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, focusing on the exciting race for the Golden Boot, which teams have surprised and exceeded expectations, and how the new rules have improved the flow of the game.Lastly, the panel explores tournament strategy as the knockout stage approaches, standout players, and predictions for who will lift the trophy on 19th July!

Host Mikael Silvestre is joined by fellow FIFA Legends to reflect on their World Cup memories and analyse the action from Matchday 1! First up, 1998 semi-finalists Aron Winter and Edwin van der Sar relive their experiences from the last time the FIFA World Cup visited the United States in 1994 and what they feel the Netherlands must do this summer to go the distance, building on their opening game draw with Japan. Ballon d’Or winner George Weah is also on the show and shares his pride in watching his son Timothy play in this year’s FIFA World Cup. He also explains the vital work the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel is doing to work against racism in football.  Finally, Mikael catches up with four-time FIFA World Cup player for Saudi Arabia, Sami Al-Jaber. They discuss early World Cup dreams, Saudi Arabia’s 2026 performance and prospects, before an emotional look forward to his country hosting the tournament in 2034.Make sure you subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode! And if you’d like us to answer your questions please send a video or voice note to podcast@fifa.org Follow FIFA World Cup 2026™YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifa TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fifaworldcupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifaworldcup/X: https://x.com/FIFAWorldCupTickets and hospitality: https://www.fifa.com/tickets

The biggest FIFA World Cup ever kicks off with a brand new podcast hosted by Christian ‘Bobo’ Vieri. The Italian legend is joined by South Africa’s Siphiwe Tshabalala in Mexico City to discuss his experience of scoring the opening goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in his home country before sharing his thoughts about what to expect from the 2026 edition.In New York New Jersey Stadium, FIFA President Gianni Infantino joins Bobo to reflect on the memories that built his passion for the game and what he’s looking forward to most ahead of the world’s greatest sporting spectacle. And finally, we hear from Norway’s Erling Haaland on the honour of being part of this tournament and playing in the city that never sleeps!Make sure you subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode! And if you’d like us to answer your questions please send a video or voice note to podcast@fifa.org Follow FIFA World Cup 2026™YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifa TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fifaworldcupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifaworldcup/X: https://x.com/FIFAWorldCup Tickets and hospitality: https://www.fifa.com/tickets

Semra Hunter returns with The FIFA Podcast, direct from the Arsenal Stadium on the final day of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. She’s joined by not one, but two 2-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winners, in the form of Tobin Heath and former coach, now FIFA’s Chief Football Officer, Jill Ellis. They discuss USWNT success, the growth of the women’s club game, and the impact of this brand new global competition. Semra also welcomes former France, Manchester United & Arsenal defender Mikaël Silvestre to the podcast, as he recalls his earliest FIFA World Cup memory, the experience of playing at the 2002 FIFA World Cup™ and which city he’d most like to be in when the action kicks-off at FIFA World Cup 2026. Semra also catches up with Gotham FC star Khyah Harper after her VISA Player of the Match performance in the third-place play-off at the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. Finally, Tobin is back in the studio to review an extraordinary final that saw Arsenal ultimately lift the brand new trophy.

The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ has been made, and the locations and kick-off times of all 104 matches confirmed!Semra Hunter reacts to the draw at the John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington DC with some of the coaches minutes after they found out their side’s group stage opponents.We hear from Brazil’s Carlo Ancelotti, Mauricio Pochettino from the USA, Uzbekistan’s Fabio Cannavaro, Ghana’s Otto Addo and many more.Former USMNT midfielder Mo Edu also joins us to share his thoughts on the draw.Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode!Follow FIFA World Cup 2026™️X: https://x.com/FIFAWorldCup & https://x.com/FIFAcomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fifaworldcupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifaworldcup/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fifaworldcuphttps://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026For tickets and hospitality: https://www.fifa.com/ticketsTo volunteer: https://www.fifa.com/volunteers

Mo Edu and Semra Hunter are together in Washington DC to preview the unprecedented 48-team Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™They hear from US Men’s National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino on the legacy the competition will have in the USA, as well as Curacao player Cuco Martina on what it means for the country to qualify for the tournament the first time.FIFA Legend and former England captain Rio Ferdinand also reflects on his pride at being asked to conduct the draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode!Follow FIFA World Cup 2026™X: https://x.com/FIFAWorldCup & https://x.com/FIFAcomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fifaworldcupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifaworldcup/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fifaworldcuphttps://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026For tickets and hospitality: https://www.fifa.com/ticketsTo volunteer: https://www.fifa.com/volunteers