Reuters Pitchside: The 2026 World Cup
Reuters Pitchside: The 2026 World Cup is a podcast that goes beyond the pitch to explore the politics, culture, and business of soccer as the global game prepares for its foothold in the USA. Hosted by Reuters' global sports editors, the show provides behind-the-scenes insights into the 2026 World Cup. Each episode breaks down the off-field stories that shape the tournament, from economic impacts to cultural shifts.
Episodes
Here’s why you get nervous watching penalty shootouts at the World Cup
The World Cup knockout stage is delivering late goals, major upsets and nerve-wracking penalty shootouts. Reuters Pitchside breaks down the USA’s dramatic win with 10 men after Folarin Balogun’s costly red card, and the upcoming showdown with Belgium. Plus, why England could struggle against Mexico in Mexico City, whether anyone can stop France, and how the tournament is bringing visiting fans and
Messi makes history as the Tartan Army invades Miami and Pride takes center stage
Lionel Messi rewrites World Cup history, Scotland’s Tartan Army brings the party to Miami and the Round of 32 begins to take shape.
On this episode of Reuters Pitchside, Ethan Plotkin joins global sports editor Ossian Shine and global TV sports editor Ursa Presern to discuss Messi’s latest milestone, the knockout matchups to watch, FIFA’s inaugural "Pride Match," the soaring cost of following
Pitchside Episode 2: The stars come out to shine
The World Cup’s opening week had the goals, the stars and the drama, but some of the best moments happened far from the pitch. This week, we’re diving into the moments that took over social media: from Japanese fans winning hearts by cleaning up after matches, to 'Merlin the Duck' waddling into viral fame and a cannabis shop’s World Cup-inspired bong that got FIFA’s attention. Plus, we’ll explain
Pitchside Episode 1: The politics, the players, the stickers
The World Cup isn’t just about goals - it’s about people, politics and global moments. And for Reuters, it’s about figuring out how to tell every story. On this first episode of our new Reuters show Pitchside, sports editors Ossian Shine and Ursa Presern join host Ethan Plotkin on the sidelines. Go beyond the highlights to understand the scale of the biggest World Cup in history. Plus, why is ever
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