Overview
- Apple announced on Wednesday, May 27 that After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe will return for Season 3 and debut on June 7 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The series will be co‑hosted by Brendan Hunt, actor and Ted Lasso co‑creator, and Rebecca Lowe, a veteran Premier League and World Cup broadcaster, who will break down key matches and recap on‑ and off‑field moments.
- Produced by Apple News and presented by Verizon, episodes will be released in audio and video on Apple News, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms multiple times per week in the hours after momentous games.
- Apple is linking the podcast to broader in‑app World Cup tools: Apple News will carry schedules, scores, brackets and publisher analysis while the Apple Sports app offers real‑time play‑by‑play, detailed stats, visual lineups and Live Activities.
- The relaunch builds on Apple’s recent sports push — including wider Apple Sports availability — and aims to drive fan engagement by combining host‑led commentary with live data and notifications that require up‑to‑date iOS or watchOS for full Live Activities functionality.