Overview
- Apple announced on Wednesday that Season 3 of After the Whistle will debut on June 7 to cover the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The season is produced by Apple News, presented by Verizon, and will offer audio and video episodes on Apple News, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms.
- New episodes will post multiple times per week in the hours after notable matches so listeners get near-real-time reaction and game recaps.
- Hosts Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe bring a mix of entertainment and broadcast credentials, with Hunt co-creator of Ted Lasso and Lowe a regular Premier League and World Cup presenter.
- Apple is pairing the podcast with Apple News and Apple Sports features—scores, schedules, brackets and Live Activities on iOS 18/watchOS 11—and has released a trailer while Variety reports Ted Lasso Season 4 will arrive in August to extend related audience interest.