Apple Bringing Back ‘After the Whistle’ Podcast, Hosted by ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Brendan Hunt and Sports Broadcaster Rebecca Lowe, for World Cup

May 27, 2026 3:00am PT Apple Bringing Back ‘After the Whistle’ Podcast, Hosted by ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Brendan Hunt and Sports Broadcaster Rebecca Lowe, for World Cup

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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.

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