The Athletic FC Podcast

Live in New York for the final time, Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Adam Crafton to reflect on Spain's deserved victory in a disappointing World Cup final against 10-man Argentina.With a month to go until the start of the Premier League season, David shares his insights ahead of what is expected to be a busy period in the transfer market.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: David Ornstein and Adam CraftonExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Mike Stavrou

Adam Leventhal is live in New York City alongside James Horncastle and Adam Crafton as they preview the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.A little later, The Athletic’s Football Correspondent David Ornstein joins with all the details on his exclusive on Chelsea’s £117m agreement to sign Morgan Rogers.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Adam Crafton, James Horncastle, David OrnsteinExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Liam Warburton, Jay Beale and Guy Clarke

The Athletic’s Adam Leventhal, Adam Crafton, and Paul Tenorio are live from NYC to debate how successful the expanded World Cup has been.They will also look ahead to the spectacle of this week’s final, featuring a Super Bowl-style halftime show and Donald Trump in attendance.Plus, your questions are put live to the team, and you'll have a chance to take on today's 'Do You Know' World Cup trivia challenge.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Adam Crafton and Paul TenorioExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Mike Stavrou

England’s World Cup dream is officially over. Live from New York City, Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s Adam Crafton and Reuben Pinder to break down a Messi-inspired semi-final exit at the hands of Argentina.Did Thomas Tuchel’s tactics cost England a place in the World Cup final? They also look at what lies ahead for the manager and this squad.From Atlanta, Jack Pitt-Brooke and David Ornstein share their reflections on England while Felipe Cardenas joins to explain how Argentina got the job done.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Adam Crafton and Reuben PinderExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Mike Stavrou

Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s Editor-in-Chief Laura Williamson and Reuben Pinder, for our latest instalment from New York City.They reflect on Spain’s comprehensive victory over France to secure their place in Sunday’s World Cup Final, before looking ahead to tonight's other semi final - the monumental clash between old rivals England and Argentina.Plus, we dive into our ‘Discussion of the Day’ asking what is the biggest rivalry in world football, and of course bring you our Daily World Cup Quiz!Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Laura Williamson and Reuben PinderExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Guy Clarke

We are live from New York City! Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein and Reuben Pinder to break down a massive World Cup semi-final clash between powerhouse nations France and Spain.We also get stuck into the latest transfer market movements, including Manchester City’s concrete interest in Lille and Morocco’s breakout midfield sensation, Ayyoub Bouaddi.Plus plus we'll have our ‘Discussion of the Day' asking which World Cup star should your club sign and our daily quiz.Host: Adam LeventhalGuests: David Ornstein, Reuben PinderFeaturing: Henry BushnellExec Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy ClarkeProducers: Jay BealeVideographer: Liam Warburton

Adam Leventhal is live from New York City alongside The Athletic's editor in Laura Williamson and Football Correspondent David Ornstein to look ahead to two heavyweight World Cup semi finals.James Horncastle drops by to explain what he thinks has been the secret to Argentina’s success at this World Cup ahead of facing England - one of football's most iconic rivalries.Then Stuart James joins the show to preview the other heavyweight semi-final - how can Spain stop France from scoring?We also check in on how our pre-tournament predictions are aging, answer your questions and test your knowledge with today's 'Do you know' World Cup trivia question.Host: Adam LeventhalGuests: David Ornstein, Laura WilliamsonFeaturing: James Horncastle, Stuart JamesExec Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy ClarkeProducers: Jay BealeVideographer: Liam Warburton

England are through to just their fourth-ever World Cup semi-final, after needing extra time to get past Norway in the last eight, thanks to another double from Jude Bellingham.Ian Irving is joined by Carl Anka and Liam Twomey to look back on a dramatic evening of action, with Jack Pitt-Brooke reflecting the mood in Miami as England's mentality once again came to the fore.As well as Bellingham's brilliance, Thomas Tuchel's substitutions are also examined before looking ahead to the last four showdown with Argentina. Adam Crafton was in Kansas to see Lionel Messi and co once again go to extra time, this time with Switzerland.Plus there's a reflection on France and Spain having also reached the final four as well as our daily 'Do you know' trivia.Host: Ian IrvingWith: Carl Anka and Liam TwomeyExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducer: Grayson Moody

It’s Day 30 and France are into the semi-finals of the World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Morocco.Adam Leventhal is joined in the studio by Liam Twomey and Cerys Jones to discuss the first quarter-final and the Golden Boot race, with Kylian Mbappe now level with Lionel Messi on eight goals for the tournament. Adam Crafton drops in from Boston for this one.Man City correspondent Sam Lee also joins the panel to talk Erling Haaland, who England will have the tough task of attempting to stop when they face Norway on Saturday.There’s also the latest on selection doubts for Thomas Tuchel over key pair Declan Rice and Marc Guehi ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final.Host: Adam LeventhalGuests: Liam Twomey, Cerys JonesFeaturing: Sam Lee, Adam CraftonExec Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy ClarkeProducers: Mike StavrouVideographer: Grayson Moody