First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football.
Catch up on everything you need to know about all the top leagues, the juiciest transfer stories, managerial moves, and all of football’s funniest stories.
We’re here every Monday to Friday, first thing in the morning. Listen on your favourite podcast app and watch on YouTube.
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First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football.
Catch up on everything you need to know about all the top leagues, the juiciest transfer stories, managerial moves, and all of football’s funniest stories.
We’re here every Monday to Friday, first thing in the morning. Listen on your favourite podcast app and watch on YouTube.
First Up: Football is a Footwork Media production
England are the first European team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 win over Latvia. Thomas Tuchel’s side look sharper than ever - but is it too soon to believe this team could finally go all the way?
Elsewhere, Messi and Ronaldo both made more history: Messi became the all-time international assist leader, while CR7 extended his record as top scorer in qualifier history. In South America and Asia, qualification drama continued, while in CONCACAF, Suriname’s players had the ultimate answer to Panama’s noisy ultras - joining their late-night street party.
We also round up the day’s biggest stories: Sweden sack their boss, Lewandowski’s injury blow for Barcelona, and UEFA’s latest big idea for a “Swiss-model” qualifiers.
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First Up: Football - A Daily Football Briefing
First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football.
Catch up on everything you need to know about all the top leagues, the juiciest transfer stories, managerial moves, and all of football’s funniest stories.
We’re here every Monday to Friday, first thing in the morning. Listen on your favourite podcast app and watch on YouTube.
First Up: Football is a Footwork Media production