As soccer’s biggest quadrennial event — the World Cup — is about to kick off in North America next month, Apple is putting two passionate football fans back in the game.
Season 3 of the “After the Whistle” podcast will again be co-hosted by Brendan Hunt, actor and co-creator of Apple TV’s award-winning series “Ted Lasso,” and Rebecca Lowe, host of NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage and co-host of Fox Sports’ FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. The duo will break down key World Cup matches and recap the most exciting moments on and off the pitch.
The third season of the podcast will debut June 7 and run throughout the World Cup. New episodes will be available multiple times a week, available “in the hours following momentous games,” according to Apple.
“We are thrilled to bring ‘After the Whistle’ back for a third season,” Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior VP of Services and Health, said in a statement. “Brendan and Rebecca have an incredible ability to capture the energy and passion of the World Cup. Their unique dynamic and deep love for soccer make this show an absolute can’t-miss for fans everywhere.”
Hunt commented: “The World Cup is always unpredictable except for one thing — it’s guaranteed to repeatedly leave me an emotional wreck. Lucky for me, I’ll have these regular chats with the great Rebecca Lowe to get me through it. And maybe, just maybe, these same chats can help everybody else get through the tournament, too.”
