Apple's 'After the Whistle' Podcast to Return for World Cup
Apple's 'After the Whistle' podcast is set to return for its third season on June 7, coinciding with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The show will feature hosts Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe, who will recap games multiple times a week during the tournament. Additionally, the Apple News app will provide extensive coverage, including schedules and scores.
- ▪The podcast will return on June 7 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- ▪Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe will host the show, recapping games throughout the tournament.
- ▪New episodes will be released multiple times a week after notable matches.
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Apple's 'After the Whistle' Podcast to Return for World CupWednesday May 27, 2026 3:39 am PDT by Hartley CharltonApple today announced that "After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe" will return on June 7 for a third season built around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hunt is an actor and cocreator of Apple TV's Ted Lasso. Lowe hosts NBC Sports' Premier League coverage and is cohosting FOX Sports' FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast. The two will recap games as the tournament unfolds, 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 arrives on June 7 with tournament previews.
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