app_store_button

google_play_button

DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst 

BBC Radio 5 Live

Your daily World Cup 2026 podcast. Get the latest World Cup news, expert analysis, match previews and reviews, team news, reaction and interviews from across the tournament. 
 
From the biggest matches and talking points to in-depth discussion of the world's best players and teams, we'll bring you everything you need to follow the FIFA World Cup 2026. 
 
Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.

Football Daily

When England flew to Germany for the 2006 World Cup, expectations were at fever pitch for a star-studded team led by David Beckham. The so-called Golden Generation was ready to deliver. But it never happened – instead came a series of heartbreaks and disappointments that left the fanbase in despair. 

Rick Edwards is joined by Sharon, Billy and Gary, three fans who probably suffered through more games than anyone else during the Golden Generation. They reflect on their incredible experiences at different tournaments, but also the growing sense of a team that felt further away from the fans than ever before.

02:24 - How optimistic were England fans going into the 2006 World Cup?
04:31 - Sharon, Billy and Gary’s experiences on the ground in Germany
11:10 - England meet Portugal in the quarter-finals again
13:12 - Owen Hargreaves & underappreciated members of the Golden Generation
17:30 - England at South Africa World Cup 2010
19:15 - Wayne Rooney hitting back at the fans & disconnection with the team
25:03 - The end of the Golden Generation
27:30 - Disaster at Brazil World Cup 2014
29:52 - Reflecting on this era
32:55 - The beauty of following England on the road

Remember When… We Had A Golden Generation

Ian Dennis is joined by former England defender Stephen Warnock, as well as BBC Sport Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel, as England land in Florida ahead of the World Cup.

The team discuss the hot Florida conditions within England's camp at West Palm Beach, and how the heat might affect the squad. Then, we hear from players Ollie Watkins, Jordan Henderson and Kobbie Mainoo on everything from motivation, manifestation and how it feels to finally be in America ahead of the World Cup.

Timecodes:
00:50 - Discussion about the hot Florida conditions & acclimatising to the weather
09:16 - Jordan Henderson on his England career & what he brings to the squad
19:42 - Ollie Watkins on missing out in March, getting called up & manifestation
26:32 - Kobbie Mainoo on his qualities & what he's learned through the season

England touch down in Florida

In June 1998, Scotland kicked off the World Cup in Paris against the defending champions, Brazil. For the fans that were there, it was a day that they would never forget - and one that’s become Scottish football folklore after years of heartbreak. Rick Edwards is joined by Gordon, Paul and Iain to hear about that halcyon summer following their team across France and what marked the end of an era.

02:18 - Remembering the Scotland squad that qualified for the 1998 World Cup
05:10 - Being in the Tartan Army throughout the 70s, 80s & 90s
10:00 - Tartan Armies in other countries
13:37 - Scotland face Brazil in the opening game
17:30 - Iain “borrowing” the flag at Bannockburn
20:00 - Kick-off in the Stade de France
22:20 - That Tom Boyd own goal
25:08 - Taking on Norway in Bordeaux
27:45 - Disaster in the final game against Morocco
30:05 - The end of an era for Scotland
34:03 - Fond memories of France in 1998
37:04 - Looking ahead to World Cup 2026 for Scotland

Remember When… We Went To France ‘98

Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and, Adam Crafton as they react to Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint Germain. PSG won their second consecutive Champions League title after beating Arsenal on penalties. The panel dissect Arsenal’s setup throughout the game and, whether Arsenal need to change their approach. Why do people get so frustrated watching Arsenal? How will Gabriel missing the deciding penalty impact him? Does Luis Enrique’s PSG need to be in the conversation with the great teams such as Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona.

Is Andoni Iraola the right replacement for Arne Slot at Liverpool? Liverpool have opened talks with the former Bournemouth manager. The panel discuss how hard the step up to manage a ‘Big 6’ club is. Slot spent two seasons at Anfield winning a Premier League title in his first season, so where did it all go wrong for the Dutchman?

And a number of rule changes have come in ahead of this summer’s World Cup. Our Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson joins the Monday Night Club to discuss them all.

TIME CODES

00:00 Intro
00:30 Chris Sutton and Columbo
02:34 The Champions League final
10:00 Could Arsenal have approached the game better?
12:30 Do Arsenal need more quality?
14:40 Should Arteta change his style of play?
17:30 Gabriel taking the deciding penalty
19:30 PSG retain the Champions League
23:40 Liverpool sack Arne Slot
28:00 Did Mo Salah have an impact on Slot’s departure?
30:00 Where it all went wrong for Slot
31:10 Will Andoni Iraola be the right replacement
39:40 The impact of character and personality at Liverpool
43:00 World Cup rule changes
52:00 New VAR checks

MNC: What next for Arsenal & is Iraola right for Liverpool?

Meet your Football Daily World Cup team. Rick Edwards and comedian Lloyd Griffith will be with you every day throughout the tournament from their base in Los Angeles, taking you along for the journey and bringing you closer to the biggest stories from this year's World Cup.

Before they head off, the pair are joined by commentator Ian Dennis to find out what tournament life is really like. How do you live and work together for six weeks? How do you cope with the heat, time zones and changing routines? And what do they need to know about each other before they board the plane?

With advice from a man who's covered major tournaments around the world, plus some revealing voice notes from their partners, Rick and Lloyd get ready for six weeks in the US together.

Rick & Lloyd's Guide To The World Cup

No World Cup has left us with more iconic images than Italia ‘90. For England fans, it remains the tournament that truly got away, encapsulated by Paul Gascoigne’s tears in the semi-final against West Germany.

Rick Edwards is joined by Mark and Andy - two England fans who went to 1990 and never looked back, attending hundreds of England games ever since - and Neal, a Welshman who was swept up with the Tartan Army after arriving in Italy with no money and no plan. Together, they look back on the myths and the realities of the 1990 World Cup.

TIMECODES
01:50 - The mythical quality of Italia ‘90
04:00 - Anticipation around England
08:50 - Why this was a unique World Cup on the ground for fans
15:22 - England’s terrible group stage
19:20 - England fans on Sardinia
21:40 - Taking on Belgium and Cameroon
27:10 - England’s famous night in Turin vs West Germany
31:10 - Andy’s journey to the World Cup final
34:02 - The enduring legacy of Italia 90
40:50 - What changed from USA ‘94

Remember When… We Went To Italia ’90

Reaction from Budapest as Premier League champions Arsenal are beaten by French title winners PSG, who become the first side to go back-to-back in the UEFA Champions League since Real Madrid.
How remarkable is the job done by PSG boss Luis Enrique? Did Mikel Arteta get the gameplan right? What can Arsenal learn from this defeat?
Analysis and discussion with former Arsenal defender Matt Upson, Premier League winner Chris Sutton, chief football correspondent John Murray, French football journalist Julien Laurens and Steve Crossman.

Timecodes:
00:40 Marquinhos’ touching gesture to Gabriel after the missed penalty
03:30 Arsenal dealing with a cruel defeat
04:30 Did Arsenal give enough in this final?
09:30 Are PSG now one of football’s greatest club sides?
14:40 Reaction from Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta — what has he told his players, how can Arsenal take the next step?
16:17 What can Arsenal do to get closer to victory?

UCL Debrief: Arsenal beaten, PSG go back-to-back!

Matt Upson, Chris Sutton, John Murray and Julien Laurens join Steve Crossman to react to Arne Slot being sacked by Liverpool. The panel discusses whether the decision is harsh after Slot won the club's 20th Premier League title in his first season, before performances on the pitch declined the next season, before discussing how the passing of Diogo Jota impacted the season, and whether current PSG manager Luis Enrique could take over.

The Debrief: Arne Slot out, Luis Enrique in?

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball look ahead to the UEFA Champions League Final. Also hear John’s sit-down interview with Gareth Southgate actor, Joseph Fiennes, from new BBC drama Dear England. And who will win the Clash of the Commentators title decider? Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk

01:00 John in Budapest ahead of UCL Final,
03:20 Ali back from Leipzig after Palace win Conference League,
10:30 Ian prepares to cross the Atlantic…
12:20 PSG v Arsenal preview,
20:45 Premier League final day reflections,
22:40 Nuno stays at West Ham,
24:50 Ali’s special treatment at Bournemouth,
28:20 Interview with Gareth Southgate actor Joseph Fiennes,
47:35 Cheesy pub name & more dogs into the TCV XI,
52:50 Clash of the Commentators title decider!

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1300 Scotland v Curaçao in Friendly,
Sat 1700 PSG v Arsenal in UCL Final,
Sun 1500 Brighton & Hove v Man City in Women’s FA Cup Final.

The Commentators’ View: UCL Final & being Southgate

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens as the panel look ahead to PSG against Arsenal in the Champions League final.
There's an in-depth analysis of both managers, Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta. Plus, a closer look at two Ecuador international team mates who could play against each other in the final.
Enrique's former assistant Jesus Casas is a special guest.

00:33 Steve Crossman sets the scene in Budapest
02:30 PSG are favourites according to Guillem Balague
05:07 Are Arsenal the biggest team not to have won Europe's top competition?
09:07 Which manager would you take out for dinner? 
16:25 Guillem's lunch with Emery
24:35 Interview with Enrique's former assistant Jesus Casas
34:10 Mbappe and Zlatan 
47:40 Hincapie and Pacho's former manager Miguel Angel Ramirez joins the show

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Saturday 1700 - PSG v Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League Final,
Sunday 1500 - Brighton & Hove Albion v Man City in the Women’s FA Cup Final.

Euro Leagues: Champions League final preview

In a special episode of The Commentators' View presented by Kelly Cates, John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball look back at their moments of the 2025/26 season so far.

Timecodes:
2'00 - Sunderland beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
9'00 - Manchester City win at Anfield
15'00 - Rangers beat Hearts 4-2
20'00 - Bodo/Glimt beat Man City in the Champions League
32'00 - Liverpool get knocked out of the Champions League by PSG
36'00 - Arsenal beating Athletic Club in Bilbao
42'50 - Macclesfield knock the holders Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup
48'52 - Man City win the League Cup
51'50 - Manchester United beat Liverpool

Commentaries this week:
16th May – 1230 – Celtic v Hearts – Scottish Premiership
16th May – 1500 – Manchester City v Chelsea – FA Cup Final
17th May – 1500 – Leeds v Brighton – Premier League
17th May – 1500 – Brentford v Crystal Palace – Premier League
17th May – 1730 – Newcastle United v West Ham – Premier League

The Commentators' View: Moments of the season

Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Other podcasts you might like ...