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After the whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe

May 27, 2026

UPDATE

After the whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe

The popular podcast is available on Apple News and Apple Podcasts and features commentary on the upcoming World Cup from the popular duo

Apple News announced this today After the whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe returns for a third season on June 7, featuring the iconic duo’s passionate and hilarious coverage of the upcoming World Cup. Brendan Hunt, actor and co-creator of the Emmy Award-winning Apple TV series Ted Lassoand Rebecca Lowe, host of NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage and cohost of FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage, will break down the biggest matches and recap the most exciting moments on and off the pitch.

“We are happy to bring After the whistle returning for a third season,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services and Health. “Brendan and Rebecca have an incredible ability to capture the energy and passion of the World Cup. Their unique dynamic and deep love for football make this show an absolute must-miss for fans everywhere.”

“The World Cup is always unpredictable, except for one thing: it is guaranteed to leave me an emotional wreck repeatedly,” Hunt said. “Luckily for me, I have regular conversations with the great Rebecca Lowe to help me get through it. And maybe these same conversations can help everyone else get through the tournament too.”

“When Brendan and I get together to talk about the beautiful game, it’s usually accompanied by hysterical laughter, a few tears or something in between,” Lowe said. “And with one of the biggest sporting and cultural events of our lives as our backdrop this time, I can’t wait for the emotional rollercoaster this World Cup will bring us, and reliving it with Brendan on After the whistle.”

Produced by Apple News, After the whistle will be available on Apple News, Apple podcastsand where users get their podcasts from. The trailer is now available on social media with @AftertheWhistleApple. The first episode will begin on June 7 for tournament previews and will run throughout the World Cup. New episodes will be available several times a week in the hours after major games.

In addition, football fans can follow all the action during the World Cup in the Apple News app, which offers the latest news and analysis from top publishers; the tournament schedule, scores and brackets; news feeds with the stories of some of the most prominent players; as well as the ability to follow their favorite teams.

Users can also follow the tournament in Apple Sports — the free app for iPhone that gives access to real-time play-by-play with Live Activities,¹ improved detailed game pages with in-depth statistics and visual lineup formations, and additional insights into the tournament, including an overview of the schedules. And users’ favorite teams and leagues sync seamlessly with Apple News, Apple Sports and Apple TV.

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