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More than the Score

BBC World Service
Football
Premier League
Boxing
Olympics
Winter Olympics
Africa Cup Of Nations
Mental Health
Women's Football
Tennis
World Cup
NFL
Cycling
Formula One
Manchester City
Type 1 Diabetes
Social Media
WNBA
Golf
Morocco
NBA

More than the Score brings you more than the men’s football World Cup - the new teams, standout stars, trends and fandoms shaping the tournament in ways the stats don’t show. With 48 teams competing across Mexico, the US and Canada, BBC World Service promises to take you deeper - from the group stages to the final. Search for More than the Score wherever you get your BBC podcasts.

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Lee James is joined by African football commentator Mark Gleeson, South American football expert Tim Vickery and Daniel Storey, chief football writer for the i Newspaper, to assess whether the biggest World Cup has been a success.

They discuss whet... more

Back in January, Naomi Osaka turned heads at tennis's Australian Open when she took to the court for her first-round match wearing a long, flowing outfit - accompanied by a custom hat and parasol - inspired by reading her daughter a story about jelly... more

Canada’s Christine Sinclair is the all-time record goal scorer in international football, with 190 goals. She played in a Women’s World Cup on home soil in 2015 and was part of the team, which won Olympic gold in 2021.

Sinclair joins the BBC’s Lee J... more

Curacao goalkeeper, Eloy Room, made 15 saves in his side's goalless draw with Ecuador - a new record for a keeper who kept a clean sheet in a 90-minute match at the World Cup. Remarkably, his performance came just days after conceding seven to German... more

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Recent Guests

Ricardo Otero
Journalist in Mexico City
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Episode: World Cup 2026: Which of USA, Canada and Mexico will perform best?
Jaloliddin Masharipov
Uzbekistan winger who discusses the qualification journey
Uzbekistan National Team
Episode: World Cup 2026: Uzbekistan - Asia's 'heartbreak' team finally reach the World Cup
Gabriel Zakuani
Former Democratic Republic of Congo captain
Former professional footballer
Episode: World Cup 2026: Will Africa win its first title?
Steven Caulker
Former Sierra Leone captain and Premier League defender
Former professional footballer
Episode: World Cup 2026: Will Africa win its first title?
Iliman Ndiaye
Senegal forward, represents Senegal
Professional footballer
Episode: World Cup 2026: Will Africa win its first title?
Micheal Essien
Ghana legend, former Chelsea midfielder
Former professional footballer
Episode: World Cup 2026: Will Africa win its first title?
Geronimo Rulli
Argentina goalkeeper, World Cup winner
Argentina national team
Episode: World Cup 2026: The favourites, the debutants and the politics
Kat Verde
Cape Verde debutant footballer (Cap Verde)
Cape Verde national team
Episode: World Cup 2026: The favourites, the debutants and the politics
Isaac Fanin
BBC World Service Newsday contributor
BBC World Service
Episode: World Cup 2026: The favourites, the debutants and the politics

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Ade Adedoyin
Host of More Than The Score / More than the Score; BBC World Service; provides interview-led coverage across sports with a focus on insights beyond the score.

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Apple Podcasts
#219
Canada/Sports
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#49
Japan/Sports
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#90
South Korea/Sports
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#105
India/Sports
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#125
Hong Kong/Sports
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#152
New Zealand/Sports
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#168
South Africa/Sports
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#191
United Arab Emirates/Sports
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#208
Saudi Arabia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#223
Netherlands/Sports
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#244
Spain/Sports

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How Kei Kamara made history in the MLS and Sierra Leone
Q: What moments, what achievement, what goal in particular really stands out for you?
Kamara highlights the thrill of being drafted as a professional at 21, scoring crucial goals including those that helped Sierra Leone reach AFCON, and the pride of being the first Sierra Leonean in the Premier League era to make a lasting impact. He emphasizes personal growth, national pride, and the sense of responsibility to tell their stories.
Can the Unity Cup put Indian football in the spotlight?
Q: First of all, what's the significance of the Unity Cup for Indian football?
Sandhu says the Unity Cup is a very important platform for India, offering exposure in competitive matches against strong international sides and a boost for diaspora engagement, which could help grow interest and development in Indian football.
New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals for first time in 27 years
Q: Jonty, hard isn't it without knowing the opponent? But from what you've seen of the Knicks, what do you think might happen in this season's NBA Finals?
The Knicks have shown genuine superb play in the last two rounds, with momentum and an offense capable of exploiting opponents; the outcome will hinge on whether Brunson, Towns, and Anunoby can sustain high-level output and how the home crowd and extra rest influence preparation.
Jordan Cowan: The camera behind ice skating's viral hits
Q: How do social media and new camera tech shape opportunities for skaters?
Social platforms amplify exposure, creating new revenue streams and invitations to shows, while evolving camera technology allows more dynamic, intimate footage that broadcasters and fans crave.
Jordan Cowan: The camera behind ice skating's viral hits
Q: What have you learned about building trust with skaters when you're filming on the ice?
Trust comes from familiarity and timing; by staying close but careful, reading their movements, and ensuring safety, skaters grow comfortable with the camera and the footage captures their authentic performance.

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Across a broad basket of sports—from football, boxing, and rugby to tennis, running, and table tennis—episodes spotlight insights beyond the scoreline. Listeners get expert-level context on governance, finance, performance, and coverage, with conversations ranging from data-driven playoff analysis and AI-driven training in cycling to the business of ticket pricing and the logistics of talent scouting for national teams. Guests include journalists, coaches, agents, and elite athletes, often weaving personal journeys with practical takeaways for fans, industry professionals, and decision-makers. A notable throughline is the discipline of thinking critically about sport: performance analytics, athlete welfare, representation in media, and the ... more

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