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Apple Relaunches 'After the Whistle' for 2026 World Cup Coverage

Apple will use the show to deliver rapid audio and video recaps across its services under a Verizon-presented partnership.

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.