46 Best Soccer History Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

A series in which 90's football aficionado Josh Widdicombe is joined by friends, and fellow 90s experts, co-host Chris Scull and 'Director of Podcast' Michael Marden, as the trio embark on a tour of niche football topics of the period 1st January 1990 to 31st December 1999.Join the Quickly Kevin fan club for early release and extended episodes as well as exclusive bonus episodes and live shows, merchandise, events, and much much more... more

Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.Join us at Football University!If you enjoy the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

An in-depth, nostalgic celebration of football in the eighties and nineties, where the wider world of sport and popular culture are occasionally welcome visitors.nessundorma.substack.com more

The true story of how not to win the World Cup. With Roger Bennett of the Men in Blazers podcast.

All the soccer history and explainers you can handle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The biggest moments in sports history have stories behind them which have never been told. In 1999, Brandi Chastain kicked the winning goal for the U.S. at the Women's World Cup. Her victory celebration in a sports bra made for one of the most iconic photos in recent memory. But how did we get to a moment where a women's sport became a national obsession? To answer that question, we have to go back. In Season 1, soccer journalist Grant Wahl traces that '99 Women's World Cup victory back to the origins of the U.S. women's national team and the first Women's World Cup in 1991. Featuring superstars like Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers and Julie Foudy; former coach, Anson Dorrance; and even ex-FIFA President, Sepp Blatter. more

There's nothing quite like a soccer goal.As the 22nd Men's World Cup approaches in November 2022, this podcast takes a look back at the history of the World Cup, through the lens of 22 of the most iconic goals ever scored in the greatest sporting event on earth.Listen along as The Ringer's Brian Phillips leads you on a breathless tour of nearly a century of World Cup history—from triumphs to tragedies, and everything in between.  This is not a soccer podcast, it's a history book on a rocket ship to the moon. (OK, fine, it is technically also a soccer podcast.)22 Goals is also available in Spanish and Portuguese. more

The best football stories you've probably never heard before, written by some of the world's leading sports journalists. Spanning over 100 years of sporting history from across the footballing planet, the stories are narrated by leading actors and feature rich sound design and specially composed music more

Ed is the grandson of footballing legend Gordon Banks. He was a national icon, the only goalkeeper ever to win the soccer World Cup for England. But Ed's heard a rumour: that in 1970, while defending the title, his granddad, his hero, was poisoned… by the CIA. All part of a Cold War plot to bolster a military dictatorship in Latin America, supposedly. Could this possibly be true? Banks did get ill in Mexico in 1970 with food poisoning. And England crashed out, marking the start of decades of hurt. Ed enlists the help of investigative journalist Gabriel Gatehouse. Together they embark on a journey into the bewildering world of Cold War espionage, a journey that threatens to unravel 60 years of sporting history; or possibly… to knock Ed's granddad off his pedestal. Episodes 1 & 2 out May 28th, then released weekly. Want to skip the wait between episodes? Subscribe to Audible from launch to binge the entire series in one go - completely ad-free.Foul Play is an Audible Original, produced for Audible by Grayhouse Productions. more

Some say that soccer is an American game. Okay, Tom McCabe and Kirk Rudell say that, and it might sound weird if you're an American soccer fan, and you've spent your whole life defending your love for the game to people who say the US has no soccer history. But: soccer was in New Jersey before it was in Brazil. The US had a pro league before Italy or Spain. We were the first country to register for the first World Cup. In this series, the former teammates tell stories from the 150 years of American soccer history that even die-hard fans may not know. Tom is one of the pre-eminent historians of American soccer, and Kirk is a veteran Hollywood screenwriter, so it's real history that's fun to listen to. With a World Cup coming this year, we want to give American fans a reason to stand a little prouder, cheer a little louder, and celebrate the generations of immigrants who brought their dreams, and the game, with them. Because it's our game, too. WEB: https://www.soccertownmedia.com/ IG: @ soccertown_media BLUESKY: @****@bksy.social more

The Men's World Cup came back to the United States after more than three decades. So we take a deep dive at soccer culture in the U.S. and its underdog roots, told in short narrative episodes and deep dive interviews. Hosted by Fernanda Echavarri. more

GIANT is a weekly podcast bringing you football stories that matter, told by the people who were there. It's as much about people as it is penalties, life as it is legends, and emotion as it is extra-time. This is an audio documentary series that takes you deep into the stories you might know, you think you know, or you definitely should know. 'Imagine This American Life, if all the stories somehow related to football.' - The Guardian. Season One of GIANT is a multi-award winning Spotify Original hosted by Owen Blackhurst. Season Two is now available: episodes are released every Thursday, only on Spotify. more

If You Know Your History is a football history podcast where broadcasters Jonny Owen and Mark Webster explore the fascinating connections between football, history, and pop culture. Legendary stories and surprising facts come to life in this podcast, which features deep dives, great chat, and plenty of the beautiful game's untold tales. more

The History of Atlanta Soccer presented by Piedmont is an audio documentary that tells the story of soccer in Atlanta, from its homespun beginnings to sold-out matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In this series, we'll cover how the sport of soccer has grown in the city, speaking with experts, historians, players, coaches, front office members, and supporters who have firsthand accounts and knowledge of the sport's surge. The first episode drops in October. more

⚽️ Dive into football's golden years? Relive iconic Champions League moments? Check out the latest episode now! more

Our Copa is a limited series covering the pivotal political moments that took place throughout history on the soccer fields of the World Cup through a pro-democracy, anti-authoritarian lens. Produced by Lauren Hust at Public Square Media and VALOR Media Network in partnership with Meidas Defense. more

Heritage. Identity. Football. We explore the roots, culture and history of the beautiful game. New podcasts release every Monday. New Patreon exclusives releases every Thursday. Subscribe to our exclusive Patreon feed below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeritage For enquiries, questions or requests please email ****@footballheritage.co.uk. more

By Far The Greatest Team is the football history podcast asking one simple question: How Great Were They? Hosted by lifelong football obsessives Jamie Rooney and Graham Dunn, each episode explores the teams, players, managers and moments that shaped football history — then debates where they truly belong in the game's hierarchy. From iconic dynasties and legendary tournament winners to cult heroes, forgotten giants, tactical revolutions and teams that burned brightly for just a moment, By Far The Greatest Team dives deep into the stories behind football greatness. At the heart of the podcast is the Greatness Index: a unique ranking system that judges teams across multiple levels, from All-Time Greats and True Greats to teams remembered through nostalgia, context, controversy or sheer love. Greatness isn't just about trophies. It's about impact, identity, influence, legacy, style, story and the way a team lives on in football memory. Whether it's Brazil's brilliance, a one-season wonder, a cup-run miracle, a World Cup underdog or a side that changed how football was played, every episode asks: How great were they… really? If you love football history, tactical debate, long-forgotten stories, football nostalgia, classic teams, iconic managers, legendary players, World Cup history, European football and arguing about rankings in pubs, living rooms or online forums — this is the podcast for you. Football history. Great teams. Great stories. One simple question: How Great Were They? more

The academic treatment for English-speakers who get that soccer is more than gamedays, stars and goals. Who wonder about the histories, subcultures and politics that make the game so different from many American sports cultures; and who care about a critical take on soccer as a global capitalist machine. A European-guided journey, with one expert 'visiting professor' each episode.  more

Founding Futbol is a weekly podcast that explores soccer's journey in America, analyzing how key moments in the sport's history have contributed to its rising level of popularity. The show features research and expert guests as it breaks down 52 key events that have influenced growth of soccer in the United States.Host Kent Malmros combines narrated research with long-form interviews in each episode. Founding Futbol will provide in-depth analysis on topics such as Title IX, Pelé's time in New York, the USWNT's dominance and Paul Caligiuri's iconic 1989 goal. more

Football writer Richard Wilson steers listeners through the murky waters of Yugoslav football from the 19th Century to the 21st Century. more

Reliving the magic and nostalgia of the best Cup finals in football history. World Cups, Euros, Champions League, FA Cup, we cover the stories, the build ups, connecting the main characters to the moments that made football history. Come and join Adam and Lewis as they inform you with irreverence the best matches in football folklore! more

One man talking his way through various aspects of the World Cup from tournament retrospectives, to individual stories of teams and players from the great to the not so great, taking in the qualifying competitions as well as the finals themselves. The Greatest Show on Earth is a treasure trove of stories with something always waiting to be mined.Presented by Matthew Okot Twitter@MatthewOkot@WorldCupRamble more

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The greatest show on earth has a history as dramatic as the matches themselves.The World Cup Files takes you back to where it all began, uncovering the untold stories, unforgettable moments, and wild facts behind every World Cup tournament.From heroes and villains to shocking upsets, controversial decisions, and moments no one saw coming — this is football history as you've never heard it before.Strap in. History never played it safe. more

Delve into the world of obscure footballing history with Drew, George & Owen, three childhood friends with a love for the good old days of the beautiful game. From special guests creating their favourite Footballing XI to ridiculous concepts and outrageous opinions, it's the perfect podcast for Nostalgic football fans! more

Soccer is a global sport and it's history is nuanced and complicated. It has taken leaps and bounds to get to the global industry that we see today, but how did it get there? On Coffeeshop Talk, I look at how the sport developed from multiple lenses more

This is Shahan Petrossian from Los Angeles and Paul Whittle from Shipley in England. We discuss Football (Soccer) History usually with another invited guest.Our topics vary from discussing old issues of World Soccer, interviews and specials on national teams and any related topic about the History of the game. more

The Football Historian Podcast explores the history of football by speaking to former players, people involved in the game and passionate supporters. We also run quizzes and in-depth documentary style episodes to share more weird and wonderful stories from the history of football. more

Why We Love This Club explores the remarkable football clubs, supporters and communities that make the world's game special. Hosted by Chris Horwedel, each episode travels to a different corner of global soccer to tell the complete story of one unforgettable club.Discover how each team was founded, what it represents to its community, and why its supporters developed such a deep connection to it. The show explores club history, legendary players, defining matches, stadiums, rivalries, traditions, supporter culture, famous triumphs, painful failures and the moments that shaped each team's identity.From historic European champions and emerging women's teams to supporter-owned clubs, lower-league institutions and overlooked teams across Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas, Why We Love This Club celebrates football in all its forms.Whether you love soccer history, football culture, passionate fanbases or discovering clubs beyond the biggest names, every episode offers a new reason to love the world's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Retro Football Network takes you on a nostalgic journey through the rich history and remarkable moments of the beautiful game with special guests sharing their memories and stories. retrofootballnetwork.substack.com more

Welcome to The Football History Boys podcast where we discuss the game's greatest moments, players, managers and matches. We release new episodes weekly and cover a range of different topics. From the World Cup Rewinds to our latest series, Turning Points - we aim to leave no stone unturned! Enjoy the history of the beautiful game with The Football History Boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to A World At Their Feet. In this limited series, host Evan Atchison explores the extraordinary stories of African Soccer During the Cold War. Through four case studies, Atchison tells stories of African soccer's intersection with politics, culture, and society from 1945-1990. Wars of Independence, Pan-Africanism, and kleptocratic dictators are just three themes of a complicated, nuanced history of African soccer. more

The history of European football from 1969-70 season on, one chapter a fortnight, with special contents for Patreons. 44 Boots is an independent project, founded in 2024 and ran by a group of sports writers who are passionate for the beautiful game. more

Host Kehlan Kirwan and expert Gary Spain take a journey into the history of Irish football. From great players and famous national teams, to League of Ireland sides and individuals that graced the domestic league they'll bring some of the great stories of Irish football to you. more

The Legendary Kit is a podcast about the stories behind football's (soccer's) most iconic shirts. Each episode explores a legendary kit, its history, design, culture, players, tournaments and unforgettable moments that turned a simple jersey into a symbol of an era.También disponible en español, explorando camisetas icónicas y su impacto en la historia del fútbol.New episodes every Wednesday / Nuevos episodios todos los MiercolesStay legendary. more

English football (soccer) podcast by three friends: Chris, Ant & Dan. Each episode we run through a different Top 10 and dig into the detail looking back at football history. Join the fun by Tweeting your picks @VARATTHEBAR2022 and see if you can crack our quiz and give us a thrashing at Fantasy Football!In the future we will be involving ourselves in other sports more

Welcome to the Society for American Soccer History's podcast channel. Here you can find the Society's video SASH Sessions in podcast form and the Soccer History USA podcast series. Founded in 1993, the Society for American Soccer History (SASH) works to promote, facilitate, and disseminate research into the rich history of soccer in the United States. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.ussoccerhistory.org/ SASH is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. more

The History St Pat's Pod explores the rich history of St Patrick's Athletic FC. This podcast is the latest addition to the History St Pat's project. We'll look at all aspects of Saints history, from the earliest days to modern times, with a season by season review in each episode along with features and guest interviews.The podcast is hosted by Saints fans Gary O'Nualláin, well-known as the stadium announcer at Richmond Park, and Dermot Looney, author of 'Saints Rising - The Early History of St Patrick's Athletic FC.' more

Tactical Touch is a football history podcast exploring the inspirational stories behind the game. From how clubs were founded to moments that shaped nations, each episode dives into powerful tales of identity, passion, and resilience. No match reports, no punditry, just the stories that made football what it is today. more

Steven Scragg and Dave Bowler take you through the 1979/80 English football season, week by week, as seen through the BBC and ITV cameras and beachcombed from YouTube yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com more

The football podcast that celebrates football's most iconic and unforgettable heroes that shaped the game we love, answering the question 'How Did They Play?'. more

Whether they're rebels, rising talents or idols who transcend generations, our Icons are true football entities. Some you already know, others you'll never forget after hearing their story. This podcast uncovers the moments, symbols, items and people that shaped football and World Cup history. From Argentina's improvised 1986 away shirt to Ronaldo's legendary 2002 haircut. Not just what happened, but why it became iconic. more

The History of Soccer, most historical events ever and about Legends who served the Sport. The Growth of it and also things you maybe you didn't Knew. more

An alphabetical-based journey through football history, support the show https://buymeacoffee.com/azfcpod and you can email me ****@gmail.com more

Soccer is the most popular sport on Earth. It is played in every country, and popular with many. On the surface, that attention did not originally catch on in the United States, with American sports fans turning to watch football, baseball, basketball and hockey. And yet, the game has grown over time, welcoming people from various backgrounds into its community. more