The Athletic FC Podcast

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 Leventhal
With: Laura Williamson and Reuben Pinder
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Guy Clarke
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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 Leventhal
Guests: David Ornstein, Reuben Pinder
Featuring: Henry Bushnell
Exec Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Jay Beale
Videographer: Liam Warburton
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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 Leventhal
Guests: David Ornstein, Laura Williamson
Featuring: James Horncastle, Stuart James
Exec Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Jay Beale
Videographer: Liam Warburton
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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 Irving
With: Carl Anka and Liam Twomey
Executive Producer: Guy Clarke
Producer: Grayson Moody
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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 Leventhal
Guests: Liam Twomey, Cerys Jones
Featuring: Sam Lee, Adam Crafton
Exec Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Mike Stavrou
Videographer: Grayson Moody
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