Football Fever

Match-week three is in the books, and Wellington have stayed perfect with a 3-0 win away at Newcastle to top the table by four points.

Auckland FC conceded a stoppage-time goal to draw 1-1 away at Brisbane and the Phoenix women are still searching for their first win of the season, losing 2-0 at Perth.

Football Fever is your weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!

Our voice of football, Jason Pine, and NZ Herald journalist Michael Burgess follow Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix on their quest for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory!

Plus, the latest news and updates from our national teams and kiwis playing overseas.

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Match-week two is in the books, and the Phoenix men are top of the table after back-to-back wins to start a season for the first time in their history.

The Phoenix women pick up their first point of the new campaign with a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory, but Auckland FC have set an unwanted record, conceding five goals for the first time in a 5-2 defeat away at WSW.

And we assess the All Whites tenure of departing head coach Darren Bazeley.

Football Fever is your weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!

Our voice of football, Jason Pine, and NZ Herald journalist Michael Burgess follow Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix on their quest for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory!

Plus, the latest news and updates from our national teams and Kiwis playing overseas.

Download Football Fever every Monday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.

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As the 2026/27 A-League season begins, we break down the campaign-openers for both Phoenix sides and Auckland FC's men.

The Black Knights begin their title defence with as 3-1 home win over Melbourne City, with new boy Lachlan Bayliss shining on debut.

The Phoenix men also claim a major scalp to start their campaign, upsetting Victory 2-1 in the capital, but the women go down 2-1 to Melbourne City in a grand final rematch.

Football Fever is your weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!

Our voice of football, Jason Pine, and NZ Herald journalist Michael Burgess follow Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix on their quest for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory!

Plus, the latest news and updates from our national teams and kiwis playing overseas.

Download Football Fever every Monday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.

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Football Fever is back ahead of the new A-League season!

Can Auckland FC back up their championship season, having lost several key players and their entire coaching staff?

Under new head coach Chris Greenacre, will the Wellington Phoenix be good enough to improve on last season's eighth-place finish?

And having strengthened their squad, are the Phoenix women favourites for the title?

Football Fever is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!

Our voice of football, Jason Pine, and NZ Herald journalist Michael Burgess follow Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix on their quest for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory!

Plus, the latest news and updates from our national teams and kiwis playing overseas.

Download Football Fever every Monday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.

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Jason Pine is joined by former All White and now football commentator and analyst David Chote to review the World Cup final.

Spain add a second World Cup star to their shirt after a 1-0 win over Argentina, having dominated a sometimes dull decider.

With their 20th shot, Spain found an extra-time winner through Ferran Torres, with Argentina's spoiling tactics eventually proving fruitless.

Meantime, England finish third after a remarkable bronze medal match, beating France 6-4.

Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis.

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Jason Pine is joined by former All Whites goalkeeper, Sky Sport football commentator, and analyst Jacob Spoonley to preview Monday’s World Cup final.

Three-time winners and defending title-holders Argentina meet 2010 champions Spain in a contrast of styles; so who has the edge?

And France play England in the bronze medal match, but does anyone really care, particularly the players themselves?

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Jason Pine is joined by English-born, NZ-based elite football coach and analyst Scotty Hales on today's episode.

Lionel Messi inspires yet another Argentine comeback, providing two assists in a 2-1 semi-final victory over England, after they trailed heading into the final five minutes.

But why did England sit back so much at 1-0 ahead?

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Jason Pine is joined by long-time football coach and analyst Chris Milicich on today's episode.

Spain produce a semi-final masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach the World Cup final for just the second time.

The much-vaunted French attack can't get a shot on target until the 81st minute as the sublime Spanish squeeze them out of contention.

And who joins them in Monday's final - England or Argentina?

Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis.

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Jason Pine is joined by TVNZ sports reporter Luke Robinson to preview the World Cup semi-finals.

Can Spain's miserly defence contain France's electric attack?

How much of Argentina v England will be about Lionel Messi v Jude Bellingham?

And who goes through to the big dance on Monday?

Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis.

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Jason Pine is joined by Goran Paladin to review the World Cup quarter-finals.

The top four sides in the current world rankings will play in the semi-finals as France, Spain, England and Argentina advance.

France and Spain ease past Morocco and Belgium to set up a blockbuster final-four clash.

Meantime, England and Argentina need extra-time to repel Norway and Switzerland and reach the semis.

Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis.

New episodes every weekday afternoon!

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