Football Fever

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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by Brenton Vannisselroy to preview the World Cup quarter-finals. Can Morocco stop France's elite strike-force? Will Spain finally concede a goal? How will England deal with Erling Haaland? And what more can Lionel Messi give us on the world stage? Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by former All White David Chote to break down the last two round-of-16 matches. Argentina overturn a 2-0 deficit with time running out to beat Egypt 3-2. And Switzerland and Colombia play out 120 goal-less minutes before the Swiss advance on penalties. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by NZ under-20 men’s coach José Figueira to break down today’s action. Spain leave it late to beat Portugal 1-0, spelling the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup. And Belgium are far too good for the United States, humbling the co-hosts 4-1 in the round-of-16. José also updates us on the next wave of young kiwi footballers coming through the NZF system. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by former All White David Chote to break down two thrilling round-of-16 matches. Erling Haaland’s brace propels Norway into the quarter-finals for the first time, with Brazil eliminated. And Mexico and England play out an all-time World Cup classic. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by NZ under-17 and under-20 assistant coach Lee Padmore to look at the latest knockout matches at the FIFA World Cup. Spain flex their muscles and cruise past Austria 3-0 to claim their place in the last 16. Meantime, Portugal and Croatia play out a World Cup classic, which finishes after 19 minutes of added time with Cristiano Ronaldo going through and Luka Modric dipping out. Plus, Lee's thoughts on the next wave of All Whites footballers coming through. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by sports broadcaster and football fanatic Matt Brown as the round-of-32 ramps up at the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Harry Kane rescues England from embarrassment at the hands of DR Congo with a brace that delivers them into the round-of-16. Senegal throw away a two-goal lead with five minutes left to lose 3-2 to Belgium, who score the latest goal in World Cup history. And the United States survive a red card to ease past Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by football coach and commentator Stu Widdowson as the round-of-32 continues at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France cruise into the last 16 with a 3-0 victory over Sweden and look every inch tournament favourites. Meantime, Erling Haaland has a quiet game by his standards, but still scores the winner against Ivory Coast to send Norway into the next round. And surely England won't have any trouble with DR Congo tomorrow morning, will they? Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by TVNZ sports reporter and football fanatic Luke Robinson to run an eye over today's three knockout matches. Germany lose a World Cup penalty shoot-out for the first time ever, with Paraguay going through at their expense. And 2022 semi-finalists Morocco eliminate the Dutch on spot-kicks to also move into the last 16. Meantime, Brazil score the latest regulation time winner in World Cup history to beat Japan 2-1. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine chats 1-on-1 with All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley and goalscoring defender against Egypt Finn Surman ahead of tomorrow's win-or-go-home clash with Belgium in Vancouver. Piney also wraps the final games in groups D, E and F Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by former All White and now football commentator Fred de Jong as three groups reach their conclusion. South Africa surprise everyone by finishing second in Pool A with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, while Mexico stay perfect with 3 wins from 3. Meantime, Canada lose home advantage after defeat to Switzerland and Scotland’s hopes of advancing are hanging by a thread following a 3-0 loss to Brazil. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by football commentator Nathan Alleyne to run an eye over the latest matches at the FIFA World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived at the tournament; a game later than his fellow global superstars, but better late than never, becoming the first man to score in six different World Cups as Portugal hammer Uzbekistan 5-0. But England battle to a goal-less draw with Ghana despite having nearly 80 percent possession. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.