World Football

World Football episodes:

• 02.12.2024

  Haller the hero for hosts Ivory Coast as they are crowned Afcon champions

  John Bennett presents reaction from outside the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan after a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria. John gets perspective from both nations as he’s joined by Ivorian football journalist Salia...

  
• 02.10.2024

  The Final Countdown: Ivory Coast v Nigeria

  John Bennett is joined by former Cameroon and Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong to look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations final between Ivory Coast and Nigeria in Abidjan. We hear from former Arsenal defender Johan Djourou on his mentoring...

  
• 02.09.2024

  Kolo Toure: Ivory Coast winning Afcon would be “incredible”

  In a bonus episode, John Bennett is joined by a legend of Ivory Coast football and 2015 Africa Cup of Nations winner Kolo Toure. The former Arsenal and Manchester City defender shares his Afcon memories, including lifting the trophy in...

  
• 02.07.2024

  The Elephants v The Super Eagles: Ivory Coast and Nigeria reach final

  John Bennett is joined by a host of guests to react to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals in Ivory Coast. Ivorian football journalist Salia Dramé and Afcon broadcaster Patrick Juillard join John to assess the hosts' 1-0 win over...

  
• 02.06.2024

  Afcon semi-finals: can South Africa and DR Congo stage upsets?

  John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani as they look ahead to the semi-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. We hear how Gaby rates the chances of his nation against the hosts...

  
• 02.04.2024

  Penalties, Punditry and Predictions as AFCON reaches the semi-finals

  Host nation Ivory Coast produced another amazing escape act as Oumar Diakite's 122nd-minute winner sent the 10-man Elephants into the semi-finals at heartbroken Mali's expense. They’ll face DR Congo in the last four. South Africa will take on Nigeria after...

  
• 02.03.2024

  Hosts Ivory Coast reach semi-finals in dramatic style as South Africa also progress

  John Bennett is joined by former South Africa captain Dean Furman to assess their 2-1 win on penalties over Cape Verde which saw goalkeeper Ronwen Williams save four spot kicks to see them through to the Africa Cup of Nations...

  
• 02.02.2024

  Nigeria’s Super Eagles soar into the semi-finals with DR Congo

  Join John Bennett in Abidjan as Nigeria and DR Congo reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Nigeria beat Angola 1-0, while DR Congo won 3-1 against Guinea. John is joined by African football expert...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Arrival in Abidjan: The big quarter-final preview

  John Bennett is joined by Ghanaian broadcaster George Addo after arriving in Abidjan to preview the quarter-final matches at the Africa Cup of Nations in a bonus edition. In an unpredictable tournament, John and George do the unthinkable, and try...

  
• 01.30.2024

  South Africa stun Morocco as Mali make last eight

  Mike McCarthy is joined by former South Africa captain Dean Furman and former Cameroon defender Sebastian Bassong to reflect on another big Afcon shock as South Africa eliminate World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in a 2-0 win. Meanwhile Mali see...

  
• 01.29.2024

  Hosts Ivory Coast progress as holders Senegal beaten on penalties

  John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani as they react to a huge match in the last-16 at the Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Ivory Coast beat holders Senegal 5-4 on penalties after the game...

  
• 01.28.2024

  Salah’s Afcon dream ends as DR Congo & Guinea progress

  Nishat Ladha is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani on a famous night for the nation in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. DR Congo beat Egypt 8-7 on penalties after their...

  
• 01.27.2024

  Lookman at the double as Nigeria set up a quarter-final against Angola.

  Nishat Ladha is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani to reflect on the opening matches of the knock-out stages as Nigeria beat Cameroon 2-nil with two goals from Ademola Lookman while Angola were 3-nil winners against Namibia. Plus...

  
• 01.26.2024

  Dedication, defiance and Drogba: Inside Nigeria’s 2013 Afcon triumph

  In a special episode of World Football at Afcon, John Bennett is joined by former Nigeria defender Efe Ambrose who shares his memories of the Super Eagles 2013 Africa Cup of Nations victory in South Africa. Ambrose describes the build...

  
• 01.24.2024

  Morocco win group, Ivory Coast sneak into last 16, Tunisia out

  John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo Captain Gabriel Zakuani and former South Africa captain Dean Furman. They discuss Morocco's victory over Zambia, which booked them top spot in Group F, a result that sealed hosts Ivory Coast...

  
• 01.23.2024

  Algeria crash out as Mauritania make history, Cameroon edge through

  John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo Captain Gabriel Zakuani to analyse Algeria's shock 1-0 defeat to Mauritania, who had never won a game at Afcon before. It means that the 2019 champions Algeria are out and Mauritania...

  
• 01.22.2024

  Ivory Coast heading out? Ghana's collapse, plus Egypt squeeze through

  John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani, plus ex-Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba and 2015 Afcon finalist with Ghana Kwesi Appiah. They discuss Ivory Coast's 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea, which means their hopes of going...

  
• 01.21.2024

  South Africa win, Morocco held by DR Congo and Daka earns a point for Zambia

  Maz Farookhi is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani to assess their 1-1 draw against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations. Maz and Gaby discuss Zambia’s point against Tanzania, earned through a late Patson Daka header, and...

  
• 01.20.2024

  Algeria rescue a point, Angola's 5-goal thriller and a Tunisia v Mali draw

  John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo Captain Gabriel Zakuani and former Cameroon defender Sebastien Bassong. They discuss Algeria's 2-2 draw with Burkina Faso, where a Baghdad Bounedjah's 95th-minute equaliser salvaged a second point for the North African side...

  
• 01.19.2024

  Sarr stars for Senegal as Cape Verde qualify

  John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani to assess holders Senegal after their 3-1 victory over Cameroon. Ismaila Sarr scored the first for Senegal and set up the second, with Sadio Mane adding the third goal....

  
• 01.18.2024

  Nigeria beat the hosts, Ghana draw and Salah's injured

  John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo Captain Gabriel Zakuani and 2015 Afcon finalist with Ghana, Kwesi Appiah. They discuss Ghana's 2-2 draw with Egypt, which saw Mohammed Kudus score twice but Mohamed Salah forced off with an injury....

  
• 01.17.2024

  Favourites Morocco cruise to victory and DR Congo waste chances

  John Bennett and former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani discuss one of the Afcon favourites Morocco, who started their campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania. Gabriel also gives his views on his team's Afcon opener against Zambia...

  
• 01.16.2024

  History for Namibia, Mali win and Burkina Faso avoid an upset

  John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani to react to an historic win for Namibia over Tunisia. It's Namibia's first ever win at an Africa Cup of Nations - but can Tunisia bounce back from the...

  
• 01.15.2024

  Senegal's stylish start but Algeria and Cameroon fail to win

  John Bennett is joined by former Cameroon defender Sebastien Bassong and former South Africa captain Dean Furman as they review the action on day three of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. We get their views on a...

  
• 01.14.2024

  Ghana beaten, Salah the saviour and a draw for Nigeria

  John Bennett is joined by former Cameroon defender Sebastien Bassong and Ghana international Kwesi Appiah as they review the action on day two of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. We get Kwesi’s view on Ghana’s performance in...

  
• 01.13.2024

  Ivorian hosts coast to victory on Afcon opening night

  John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo defender Gabriel Zakuani and ex South Africa captain Dean Furman as they react to hosts Ivory Coast 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations. The...

  
• 01.10.2024

  World Football at Afcon – The Preview Show

  John Bennett is joined by Ghanaian football journalist George Addo, former Cameroon international Sebastien Bassong and former DR Congo defender Gabriel Zakuani to look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast. The team run through who...

  
• 01.05.2024

  World Football at Afcon - Trailer

  The drama, the excitement and the big talking points – every match day. Star guests join the BBC’s John Bennett and George Addo for reaction and analysis. We’ll take you from the group stage all the way to the...

  
• 12.03.2023

  Ange Postecoglou: The influences and legacy of the Tottenham Hotspur boss

  Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has made an impressive start since joining the London club in the summer, bringing optimism back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with his style of play and a spell at the top of the Premier...

  
• 08.20.2023

  Vilda’s vindication? Spain win the World Cup

  Spain beat England 1-0 to win their first FIFA World Cup. Mani Djazmi, Maz Farookhi and Katie Smith are joined by former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley to discuss the final and Spain manager Jorge Vilda’s role and future. Image:...

  
• 08.19.2023

  All roads (and rivers!) lead to the final

  Katie Smith, Mani Djazmi and Maz Farookhi take a ferry trip down the Parramatta River from Sydney's Circular Quay to the Olympic Park, where tomorrow either Spain or England will be crowned world champions for the very first time at...

  
• 08.19.2023

  Afghanistan's women team still waiting

  In 2021, Afghanistan's women's national players fled Kabul to Australia, following the return to power of the Taliban. No women's team representing Afghanistan has kicked a ball in international football since. We catch up with goalkeeper Fati, who's now...

  
• 08.16.2023

  Tillies Done! Lionesses roar into World Cup final

  Join Mani Djazmi and Katie Smith at Stadium Australia in Sydney as they reflect on England reaching the Women's World Cup final for the very first time after beating the co-hosts 3-1. We hear from England's match-winner Lauren Hemp,...

  
• 08.15.2023

  El capitan Carmona smashes Spain into the final

  Maz Farookhi is in Auckland as Spain reach their first final in only their third World Cup finals appearance thanks to second-half strikes from teenage sensation Salma Paralluelo and captain Olga Carmona. Joining Maz are Spanish radio reporter Sara...

  
• 08.14.2023

  The Final Four

  Mani Djazmi and Katie Smith are in Sydney and Maz Farookhi is in Auckland for the final week of the Women’s World Cup. Ahead of the first semi-final between Spain v Sweden, former Spain captain Verónica Boquete chats to Maz...

  
• 08.12.2023

  A day with Wellington Phoenix: New Zealand’s only professional club

  Join Maz Farookhi as she travels to Wellington Phoenix, New Zealand’s only professional football club to see the impact of the Women’s World Cup. The club was founded in 2007 but the women’s team was only formed two years ago....

  
• 08.12.2023

  Matildas mania sweeps across Australia

  Mani Djazmi is in Brisbane, as co-hosts Australia reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the very first time after beating France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout after it finished goalless after 120 minutes. Mani speaks to...

  
• 08.11.2023

  Spain and Sweden surge into semis

  Join Maz Farookhi in Wellington as Spain reach their first ever World Cup semi-final following a 2-1 victory over 2019 runners up Netherlands. A goal from Barcelona’s Salma Paralluelo in the 111th minute was enough for Jorge Vilda’s side to...

  
• 08.10.2023

  The last eight

  Mani Djazmi, Maz Farookhi and Katie Smith are back together to preview the four quarter-finals. Maz joins from Wellington to tell us about a quite extraordinary Netherlands press conference involving manager Andries Jonker and forward Lineth Beerensteyn ahead of their...

  
• 08.08.2023

  Colombia and France end World Cup dreams for Jamaica and Morocco

  Katie Smith is in Melbourne where Colombia have made history, booking their spot in the last eight for the first time by beating Jamaica 1-0. Katie catches up with Colombian journalist Valentina Pena to talk about the battle of the...

  
• 08.07.2023

  Australia shine, England survive

  There are huge celebrations in Sydney where Australia comfortably made it through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Denmark. Mani Djazmi spoke to jubilant Matildas fans and the ABC’s Samantha Lewis to...

  
• 08.06.2023

  Sweden shock the world champions USA

  Katie Smith is in Melbourne, where Sweden have knocked out the back-to-back defending world champions USA in a dramatic penalty shootout. Katie speaks to jubilant Sweden fans and dejected USA supporters. A relieved Björn Nordling from SVT reflects on Sweden's...

  
• 08.05.2023

  Are Japan the team to beat?

  2011 winners Japan beat Norway 3-1 to make it through to the quarter finals of the World Cup. Japanese sports writer Masujima Midori joins Maz Farookhi to discuss the teams performance. The Athletic's Laia Cervelló Herrero also stops by...

  
• 08.04.2023

  Moroccan miracle, German failure and Dutch candour

  In today's episode, Mani Djazmi, Maz Farookhi and Katie Smith reflect on Morocco's miraculous progression to the last 16 at the Women’s World Cup. Mani chats to two-time World Cup-winner with Germany, Nadine Angerer, about the country’s shock elimination,...

  
• 08.02.2023

  History-making Reggae Girlz shock Brazil

  Katie Smith and Mani Djazmi are in Melbourne as Jamaica make history by becoming the first men's or women's Caribbean team to reach the knockout stages of a World Cup. Jamaican journalist Wayde Brown from Irie FM joins us at...

  
• 08.01.2023

  How good are the USA?

  Maz Farookhi is in Auckland as the four-time winners of the World Cup, the United States, are into the knockout stages of the World Cup following a 0-0 draw with Portugal. Maz speaks to The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jonathan Tannenwald, New...

  
• 07.31.2023

  Crisis averted! Matildas march into the last 16

  Katie Smith and Mani Djazmi are joined by not one, not two, but three former Australian internationals in the shape of Mark Schwarzer, Amy Chapman and Alicia Ferguson to reflect on the Matildas’ 4-0 thrashing of Olympic champions Canada in...

  
• 07.30.2023

  Football Ferns fall as Norway smash six goals

  New Zealand become the first ever hosts of the Women’s World Cup to exit at the group stage, after their 0-0 draw with Switzerland. Maz Farookhi speaks to former Football Fern Bex Sowden about New Zealand’s elimination from the tournament...

  
• 07.29.2023

  Kerr-ching? Sam Kerr says she’s ready to play

  Mani Djazmi is in Brisbane as star Australia forward Sam Kerr says she’ll definitely be playing in their crunch match against Olympic champions Canada on Monday. Former Australia international Amy Chapman chats to Mani about the significances of this news....

  
• 07.27.2023

  Pressure on hosts as Nigeria shock Australia

  Mani Djazmi reflects on Nigeria's shock 3-2 victory over hosts Australia, while Maz Farookhi is in Wellington with reaction to an entertaining 1-1 draw between the USA and the Netherlands, in a repeat of the 2019 World Cup final. After...