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Football For Kids
Published by Darren Rees
- Kids & Family
- Sports
- Soccer
Football For Kids is a screen-free football podcast for children and families. Hosted by Darren Rees, it tells fun, exciting and easy-to-follow stories about footballers, clubs, tournaments and the biggest moments in the game. Perfect for car journeys, bedtime, breakfast, school runs and football-mad kids who want to learn more without another screen. Email us at Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com Listen AD FREE: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids
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- ⚽️ 🏆 THE BIGGEST SEASON EVER 👑 ⚽️ (+)
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Football For Kids + 👇 >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ ------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 🇪🇸 SPAIN’S INVINCIBLES: THE RECORD-BREAKING 38-MATCH UNBEATEN RUN
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ ------------------------ In this special episode of Football For Kids, Darren tells the incredible story of Spain’s record-breaking 38-match unbeaten run, their victory at EURO 2024 and their unforgettable triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The adventure begins with a defeat against Colombia at the London Stadium before Spain transform into the Invincibles of international football. Discover how manager Luis de la Fuente combined Spain’s famous passing style with speed, bravery, pressing and explosive wing play. We follow young superstars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, midfield heroes including Rodri, Dani Olmo and Fabián Ruiz, and important goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and World Cup final hero Ferran Torres. You will also hear how goalkeeper Unai Simón, teenage defender Pau Cubarsí and Spain’s brilliant defence helped create one of the greatest unbeaten runs in men’s international football history. From Brazil and Germany to France, England, Portugal and Argentina, this is the story of 38 matches, 29 victories, nine draws and one extraordinary team that refused to fall. Perfect for football-mad children, families, coaches and anyone who loves the World Cup, Spain football, football history and amazing sporting stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- HOW NOT TO LOSE A FOOTBALL MATCH 🚫⚽
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ ------------------------ What happens when the final whistle blows, the dream disappears and anger takes over? After some Argentina players reacted appallingly following defeat to Spain, this special Football For Kids episode looks at the part of the game that matters far more than any trophy: how you behave when you lose. Darren explains why feeling angry, upset or heartbroken is completely normal, but hurting somebody never is. This is an emotional and important lesson about sportsmanship, self-control and choosing what kind of player, and person, you want to become. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 🇪🇸 ⚽️ THE STORY OF MIKEL OYARZABAL 🇪🇸 | SPAIN’S WORLD CUP 2026 HERO 🇪🇸 ⚽️
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ ------------------------ Discover the inspiring story of Mikel Oyarzabal, the Real Sociedad captain and Spain star preparing to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. From kicking a ball through the industrial streets of Eibar to scoring the winning goal against England in the Euro 2024 final, Mikel’s journey is filled with loyalty, courage, education, devastating injury and unforgettable football moments. Hear how the quiet boy with enormous size-12 boots became a Copa del Rey winner, Olympic silver medallist and one of Spain’s most important players. Recorded on 17 July 2026, before Spain face Argentina in the World Cup final, this Football For Kids episode proves that you do not need to be the loudest person to leave the biggest footprints. 🇪🇸⚽🏆 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 🔴⚪ BUKAYO SAKA PART 2: ARSENAL CHAMPION, ENGLAND HERO & NEVER GIVING UP ⚽🏆
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Bukayo Saka Part 2 is an inspiring football story for kids, football parents and football families, following on from our first Bukayo Saka episode back in January 2023. In this Football For Kids episode, we continue the incredible journey of Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka. From becoming one of Arsenal’s most important players, to leading the team, shining in the Champions League, standing tall for England at Euro 2024, battling back from injury and helping Arsenal become Premier League champions, this is a story packed with football, courage, kindness and never giving up. We look at Saka’s biggest Arsenal moments, his England bravery, his amazing comeback from injury, his goals, assists, Champions League nights, Premier League title race drama and the attitude that has made him one of the most loved footballers in the world. This is not just a football podcast episode about Bukayo Saka. It is a screen-free football story for kids about hard work, resilience, family, faith, humility and believing in yourself even when things get tough. Perfect for young footballers, Arsenal fans, England fans, football-mad kids, parents looking for inspiring football podcasts for children, and families who love stories from the beautiful game. Because Bukayo Saka’s story teaches us something powerful: you do not have to be the loudest to lead, you do not have to be perfect to be great, and you do not have to win every battle to become a champion. Sometimes greatness begins with one simple thing. You keep going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- ❓ 🤔 ⚽️ 🔥 GUESS THE FOOTBALLER SERIES 2!!! 🔥 ⚽️ 🤔 ❓
This episode is brought to you by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. With camps for girls and boys aged 5-15, Kellogg’s are offering over 39,000 free places at sessions hosted by over 70 pro football clubs across the UK - from Colchester to Cardiff, Glasgow to London. -------------------------------------- Listen AD Free and support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Email: Darren@FootballForKidsPodcast.com -------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- CAMEO SPECIAL 3 OF 3: 🇫🇷 🔥 ⚡️ KYLIAN MBAPPÉ PART 2 ⚡🇫🇷 REAL MADRID, FRANCE & THE 2026 WORLD CUP ⚪️ 👑
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ ----------------------- Kylian Mbappé is back on Football For Kids for a brand-new 2026 World Cup special! In this exciting episode, we continue the incredible story of Kylian Mbappé, the boy from Bondy who became one of the fastest, most frightening and most famous footballers on the planet. Since joining Real Madrid, Mbappé has scored goal after goal, won the Pichichi Trophy, claimed the European Golden Shoe and carried the hopes of France on the world stage. Recorded after France beat Sweden to reach the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this episode follows Mbappé’s Real Madrid journey, his France records, his World Cup goals and the pressure of being one of football’s biggest superstars. A fun, inspiring, screen-free football podcast for kids and families who love Kylian Mbappé, France, Real Madrid, the World Cup, football stories and amazing sporting journeys. Perfect for young football fans, parents looking for podcasts for kids, and anyone who dreams of becoming the next lightning bolt on the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- CAMEO SPECIAL 1 OF 3: 🏴 🧤 ⚽️ JORDAN PICKFORD 2!!! ⚽️ 🧤 🏴
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ ------------------------ JORDAN PICKFORD 2 In this exciting, screen-free football podcast episode for kids, we continue the story of England and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. From huge World Cup moments with England to massive saves for Everton, this episode is packed with penalty drama, clean sheets, flying gloves and goalkeeper magic. We discover how Pickford became England’s wall, Everton’s leader, and one of the most important goalkeepers in modern football. There are wonder saves, Premier League records, Goodison Park memories, Everton’s new stadium era, and the bravery it takes to stand between the posts when the whole world is watching. Perfect for football-mad kids, England fans, Everton supporters, young goalkeepers and parents looking for fun, inspiring football stories for children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- CAMEO SPECIAL 2 OF 3: 🏴 👑 ⚽️ JUDE BELLINGHAM 3!!! ⚽️ 👑 🏴
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ ------------------------ Jude Bellingham is back on Football For Kids for a brand-new 2026 World Cup special! In this inspiring episode, we follow Jude’s journey from Real Madrid superstar to England hero, looking at his trophies, records, pressure, injuries, surgery comeback and unforgettable World Cup moments. Recorded before England play DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this episode is perfect for young football fans who love Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, England, the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and amazing football stories. From Stourbridge to the Bernabéu, from Birmingham City to Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Jude’s story is packed with courage, hard work and belief. A fun, screen-free football podcast episode for kids and families, showing young players that setbacks are not the end of the story. Sometimes, they are where the magic begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- ⚽️ 🏴 🏴 🏴 BIG DAN BURN!!! 🏴 🏴 🏴 ⚽️
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ ---------------- After Dan Burn’s brilliant performance on the world stage, it felt like the perfect time to revisit one of football’s most inspiring journeys. From hard work and setbacks to belief, resilience and becoming a Premier League hero, this is the story of a player who proves that dreams do not always arrive quickly, but they can arrive magnificently if you keep going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 🏴 🇲🇽 ENGLAND BEAT MEXICO IN A WORLD CUP CLASSIC! ⚽🔥 JUDE BELLINGHAM, HARRY KANE & WONDERWALL TEARS 🏆😭⚽️
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ --------------- In this Football For Kids World Cup 2026 reaction episode, we tell the incredible story of Mexico 2-3 England at the famous Estadio Azteca. From a storm-delayed kick-off in Mexico City, to Jude Bellingham’s amazing 98-second double, Harry Kane’s record-breaking penalty, England’s red card drama, Jordan Pickford’s big night and 49 heroic clearances, this was a match packed with history. A thrilling, emotional, family-friendly football podcast episode for kids about England, Mexico, the World Cup, Bellingham, Kane, Wonderwall and one unforgettable night at the Azteca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 🏴 🇲🇽 🏟 ENGLAND AT THE AZTECA ⛰ ENGLAND VS. MEXICO 🏴 🇲🇽 🔥 🏆
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ --------------- England are still alive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but only just! After a dramatic late comeback against DR Congo in Atlanta, with Harry Kane scoring twice to rescue the Three Lions, England now face a massive World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. In this Football For Kids episode, we look ahead to England v Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, exploring why this match is about so much more than just football. Why is the Azteca one of the most famous stadiums in World Cup history? What happened there with Diego Maradona, the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century in 1986? Why is Pelé’s 1970 Brazil team still remembered as one of the greatest football sides ever? And why could the altitude in Mexico City make this such a difficult night for England? We also talk about Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon, Eberechi Eze and England’s chances of beating Mexico in front of a huge home crowd. This is a fun, dramatic and educational football podcast for kids, families, parents, young players and anyone following England at the World Cup. Can England handle the noise, the history, the thin air and the pressure of a knockout match at the Azteca? Or will Mexico’s World Cup dream continue on home soil? Get ready for England versus Mexico, World Cup drama, football history, kids’ football storytelling and one of the biggest matches of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 🦈 🇨🇻 THE GREATEST UNDERDOGS IN WORLD CUP HISTORY? {CAPE VERDE 🇨🇻} 🏆 ✍️
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ ------------------- In this special Football For Kids episode, we tell the incredible World Cup story of Cape Verde, also known as the Blue Sharks, through a rhyming poem for children and families. From a tiny island nation with giant courage, to unforgettable matches against Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Argentina, this is a football story packed with goals, saves, shocks and one of the great underdog journeys of the tournament. Hear about Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper with lightning gloves, Cape Verde’s historic run to the knockout stages, and the dramatic battle with Lionel Messi and Argentina. A brilliant football podcast episode for kids who love the World Cup, football history, inspiring underdog stories, amazing goalkeepers and unforgettable moments from the beautiful game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 🦁 ⚽️ 🌍 WEEK 2 @ THE FIFA 2026 WORLD CUP - CAPE VERDE, CURAÇAO, BRAZIL AND ENGLAND 🏟 🔥 🇨🇦 🇲🇽
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Week two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been full of drama, shocks, goals and giant football stories. In this episode of Football For Kids, we look at England being frustrated by Ghana, Brazil beating Scotland in Miami, Portugal flying with Cristiano Ronaldo, Mexico lighting up the Azteca, Canada making history, and amazing underdog moments from Curaçao, Cape Verde, South Africa and more. There are superhero goalkeepers, boiling hot matches, huge teams, brave defenders and the road to the knockout stages starting to appear. A fun, screen-free football podcast episode for kids and families following the biggest World Cup stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 🏟 🇲🇽 ⚽️ ESTADIO AZTECA ⚽️ 🇲🇽 🏟 (2026)
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 🏆 🌍 ⚽️ GOALS! GOALS! GOALS! MESSI, MBAPPE AND HAALAND 🇦🇷 🇫🇷 🇳🇴 ⚽️
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< In this exciting Football For Kids episode, we dive into the noisy, dramatic, goal-packed world of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! This is a brilliant screen-free football podcast for kids, perfect for young football fans, families, parents, car journeys, bedtime listening, school runs and anyone who loves learning about football without staring at another screen. Get ready for GOALS! GOALS! GOALS! as we explore the incredible World Cup Golden Boot race, with some of the biggest names in football battling to become the tournament’s top scorer. We talk about Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal, Cabo Verde, Argentina, France, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and more. Can Messi stay at the top of the World Cup goals mountain? Is Mbappé chasing him down? Has Haaland arrived like a Viking goal machine? And how has Ronaldo made history by scoring across six different men’s World Cups? This episode is packed with fun facts, football stories, World Cup records, goal-scoring heroes, underdog magic, and kid-friendly football storytelling. Football For Kids is made for children who love football, parents looking for safe podcasts for kids, families searching for educational football content, and young fans who want to learn about the beautiful game in a fun, exciting and screen-free way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- ⚽️ 🦁 🇦🇷 🇵🇹 WEEK 1: MESSI, RONALDO, HAALAND & ENGLAND! WORLD CUP 2026 ROUND-UP 🇫🇷 🇨🇻🔥⚽️
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ >>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and Week 1 has already been full of football chaos, colour and history! In this special Football For Kids World Cup 2026 Week 1 review, we look at the biggest stories from the opening matches, including Lionel Messi’s hat-trick for Argentina, Erling Haaland scoring twice for Norway, Kylian Mbappé starring for France, and England beating Croatia 4-2 as Harry Kane moves level with Gary Lineker as England’s top World Cup goalscorer. We also dive into the brilliant underdog stories, from Scotland winning at the World Cup for the first time since Italia ’90, to Cape Verde holding Spain, Saudi Arabia battling Uruguay, and Curaçao scoring their first ever World Cup goal. Plus, we explore the weird and wonderful moments, including Seattle’s drone scoreboard, the new World Cup hydration breaks, and the amazing story of Haaland’s goals being picked up by seismic sensors in Norway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 🌎 ⚽️ 🏆 KIDS VS. ADULTS WORLD CUP SPECIAL 2026 (EP.3) 🏆 ⚽️ 🌎
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 🌎 ⚽️ 🏆 KIDS VS. ADULTS WORLD CUP SPECIAL 2026 (EP.2) 🏆 ⚽️ 🌎
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 🌎 ⚽️ 🏆 KIDS VS. ADULTS WORLD CUP SPECIAL 2026 (EP.1) 🏆 ⚽️ 🌎
This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Kids vs Adults is back with a mini series for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. In EP.1 of this World Cup Special Joshua and Gabriel take on their Dad. Who will win the first ever world cup special? Listen and play along now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices