May 27, 2026
UPDATE
After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe returns
Available on Apple News and Apple Podcasts, the hit podcast will feature commentary on the upcoming World Cup from the fan-favorite duo
Today, Apple News announced that After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe will return on June 7 for a third season, which will feature the iconic duo’s passionate and hilarious coverage of the upcoming World Cup. Brendan Hunt, actor and cocreator of the Emmy Award-winning Apple TV series Ted Lasso, and Rebecca Lowe, host of NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage and cohost of FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage, will break down key games and recap the most exciting moments on and off the pitch.
“We are thrilled to bring After the Whistle back 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 soccer make this show an absolute can’t-miss for fans everywhere.”
“The World Cup is always unpredictable except for one thing — it’s guaranteed to repeatedly leave me an emotional wreck,” said Hunt. “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.”
“When Brendan and I get together to talk about the beautiful game, it usually includes hysterical laughter, a few tears, or something in between,” said Lowe. “And with one of the biggest sporting and cultural events of our lifetimes being our backdrop this time, I can’t wait for the emotional roller coaster that this World Cup will take us on, and getting to relive it all with Brendan on After the Whistle.”
Produced by Apple News, and presented by Verizon, After the Whistle will be available in audio and video on Apple News, Apple Podcasts, and wherever users get their podcasts. The trailer is available now on Apple News and Apple Podcasts, and on social media with @AftertheWhistleApple. The first episode will kick off on June 7 for tournament previews and run throughout the World Cup. New episodes will be available multiple times a week in the hours following momentous games.
Additionally, soccer fans can keep up with all of the action throughout the World Cup in the Apple News app, which will provide the latest news and analysis from top publishers; the tournament schedule, scores, and brackets; news feeds with the stories on some of the most prominent players; as well as the option to follow their favorite teams.
Users can also keep up with the tournament in Apple Sports — the free app for iPhone that gives access to real-time play-by-play with Live Activities,1 enhanced detailed game pages with in-depth statistics and visual lineup formations, and additional insights into the tournament, including a bracket view. And users’ favorited teams and leagues seamlessly sync across Apple News, Apple Sports, and Apple TV.
About Apple News
Apple News offers millions of people in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the U.S. access to quality journalism from thousands of publications across the globe. The Sports feed in Apple News allows users to easily follow their favorite teams and leagues; receive stories from hundreds of top publishers; access scores, schedules, and standings for the top professional and college leagues; receive personalized notifications for their followed sports and teams; and watch highlights right in the News app.
- To get Live Activities, fans must be on compatible Apple devices running iOS 18 or later, and watchOS 11 or later.
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