Apple today announced that the “After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe” podcast will return on June 7 for a third season just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Brendan Hunt, actor and cocreator of the Emmy Award-winning Apple TV series Ted Lasso, and Rebecca Lowe, host of NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage and cohost of FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage, will break down key games and recap the most exciting moments on and off the pitch, with new episodes landing multiple times a week in the hours after notable matches.
The show is produced by Apple News and presented by Verizon, and will be available in audio and video on Apple News, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast platforms. The first episode will land on June 7 with tournament previews.
“We are thrilled to bring After the Whistle back for a third season,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services and Health. “Brendan and Rebecca have an incredible ability to capture the energy and passion of the World Cup. Their unique dynamic and deep love for soccer make this show an absolute can’t-miss for fans everywhere.”
“The World Cup is always unpredictable except for one thing — it’s guaranteed to repeatedly leave me an emotional wreck,” said Hunt. “Lucky for me, I’ll have these regular chats with the great Rebecca Lowe to get me through it. And maybe, just maybe, these same chats can help everybody else get through the tournament, too.”
“When Brendan and I get together to talk about the beautiful game, it usually includes hysterical laughter, a few tears, or something in between,” said Lowe. “And with one of the biggest sporting and cultural events of our lifetimes being our backdrop this time, I can’t wait for the emotional roller coaster that this World Cup will take us on, and getting to relive it all with Brendan on After the Whistle.”
In addition to the podcast, the Apple News app will feature tournament coverage from outside publishers, the schedule, scores, brackets, and player feeds. Plus, the free Apple Sports app will provide live scores, stats, and a bracket view for the tournament. The app recently expanded to more than 90 additional countries and regions, just in time for the World Cup. The app is now available in 170 countries and regions around the globe.
