Back of the Net: 2022 World Cup

In the final show of Back of the Net with Will Arnett, the team attempt to summarize what will no doubt go down as one of the greatest World Cup finals in the tournament's history.Argentina, inspired by Ángel Di María, took a 2-0 lead into halftime, after a lackluster France failed to register a single shot on target. Then, out of nowhere, Kylian Mbappé dragged France back into the fold with 2 goals in 97 seconds. More late drama followed in extra time, as Messi put the Argentines in front... only for Mbappe to equalize in the 118th minute. A penalty shootout followed... and the rest is history. Finally, a World Cup for Messi and a place alongside Pele and Maradona in the list of the all-time greats.In a jam-packed show, 2-time World Cup champion Kelley O'Hara rejoins the team to analyze all the action, and the one and only Will Ferrell joins to give us his take on what has been a crazy World Cup from start to finish! We also have a live visit from 'beer guy' Gus Hully, all your silly football stories in 'Nutmegged' and we crown the victor in the final 'Sean Selects' of the series. Thank you to everyone who has listened to and enjoyed this series. It's been one hell of a ride!This has been Back of The Net with Will Arnett!Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bumper penultimate show, Will, Sam, and Marshawn discuss the thrilling third place play-off between Croatia and Morocco, as two 'goal of the tournament' contenders from Josko Gvardiol and Mislav Orsic sealed the bronze for Croatia. History will remember a winner and a loser tonight, but we can’t forget how both countries have been a victory for soccer.The team also preview Sunday's final with Men in Blazers' Roger Bennett! Will it be a Messi Miracle, or Delight for Didier Deschamps? Whoever wins, it's sure to be an epic finale to this sensational tournament.Finally, it only seemed fitting to invite Will's Smartless co-host Sean Hayes live on the show for the last 'Sean Selects' of the season... and it's still in play going into the final.Welcome to Back of The Net with Will Arnett!Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a final we have in store! In today's second semi-final, France advanced to take on Argentina in Sunday's big decider. Will Kylian Mbappe scupper Lionel Messi's fairytale international career ending?In today's show, we look back at the France v Morocco game. The plucky Atlas Lions from North Africa scared the current World Champions numerous times but ultimately just couldn't find the crucial goal to trouble Les Bleus. Also, comedian Rhys Darby joins us on the show to talk about the World Cup and whether his character Murray from 'Flight of the Conchords' would make a good soccer manager.Plus, Marshawn gets a new country to support, and we have another wild prediction from the maverick that is Sean Hayes.Welcome to Back of The Net with Will Arnett!Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the semi-finals, and unlike the previous knockout rounds, it wasn't as packed with drama as a neutral would like. Argentina comfortably beat Croatia 3-0 to secure a place in the World Cup final, and a date with destiny for the great Lionel Messi. Will he become the greatest of all time on Sunday?On today's show we are joined by USMNT record caps holder Cobi Jones to discuss the game. Also, we get the thoughts of Scottish actor Thomas Doherty on England, his love of Messi and he explains the 'Old Firm' derby to Marshawn.Finally, Marshawn gets a new country to support and Sean Hayes sends in another prediction as he looks to beat Will in the overall leaderboard.Welcome to Back of The Net with Will Arnett!Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wow. Just when we thought this World Cup couldn't get any more shocking, Morocco beat Portugal to become the first ever African team to reach the semi finals of the World Cup. The team also cover England's devastating loss at the hands of the French, and Will has a thing or two to say about the officiating...Will's Smartless co-host Jason Bateman also joins the team and gives us his thoughts on the World Cup so far, including which are his favorite 'uniforms.' All this as well as your regular favorites, Two Truths One Lie, and Sean Hayes Selects.Back of the Net also pays tribute to much-loved US football journalist Grant Wahl, who died last night in Qatar at the age of just 48. Welcome to Back of The Net with Will Arnett!Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The quarter-finals are here and they certainly did not disappoint. There were two huge matches today, as favorites Brazil crashed out to Croatia on penalties and Argentina squeezed past the Netherlands despite an incredible stoppage time goal to send the game to extra time.In today's show we look back at all the madness, plus we are joined by USWNT legend Abby Wambach and best-selling author Glennon Doyle to chat all things World Cup.Also, we have some great World Cup stories in Nutmegged, plus Marshawn gets a new team to root for in Saturday's quarter-finals. Finally, we have another crazy prediction for the upcoming big one between England and France from Sean Hayes.Welcome to the crazy ride that is Back of The Net with Will Arnett!Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The team round up the round of 16, as the tournament enters the quarter final stages. In this episode Will, Sam and Marshawn react to Perfect Portugal, Brilliant Brazil, and Magnificent Morocco, as they put out Spain through penalties.The team are also joined by Fast & Loose host and comedian, The Kid Mero, who reveals he made a sweet, sweet profit off the most audacious of World Cup bets.Also, we have some silly World Cup stories in Nutmegged, Marshawn goes Dutch, plus Sean Hayes sends us another mind-bending score prediction.Welcome to the Back of The Net with Will Arnett! The soccer show as clinical as Japan's penalty takers.Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The knockout stages are here, and we have a knockout show to match. On this episode we look back at USA's loss to Netherlands and the rest of the round of 16 matches so far.Will, Sam and Marshawn are joined by British comedian Lloyd Griffith, who is very excited about England and their chances of winning the tournament. He also states his case for singing the national anthem in a packed stadium.Also, we have some crazy World Cup stories in Nutmegged, a Croatian edition of Two Truths and One Lie, plus Sean Hayes sends us another wild score prediction.Welcome to the Back of The Net with Will Arnett! The world's most nonsensical soccer show.Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a show! As we wave goodbye to Denmark, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia, Will Arnett, Sam Mewis, and Michelle Beadle are joined by another owner of a professional soccer team (not Marshawn this time), Wrexham's Rob McElenney!The It's Always Sunny creator joins the show to discuss the USA's World Cup campaign so far, Wrexham's season, and launches a surprise transfer bid for Diego Maradona.If that wasn't enough to entice you, Premier League goalkeeping legend Brad Friedel also shares some World Cup memories and joins for the Rapid Fire Recap.Michelle Beadle also learns how to be South Korean in Smells Like Team Spirit and more whacky World Cup stories in Nutmegged.Welcome to the Back of The Net with Will Arnett! The world's most nonsensical soccer show.Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Arnett, Sam Mewis and Michelle Beadle celebrate the USA's nervy victory over Iran to secure their place in the final 16 of the World Cup.Gregg Berhalter's side will now face The Netherlands (or 'Holland', as Will calls them) in the knockout stages. The team is also joined by MLS legend Charlie Davies, who was in fine spirits following the USA win!Also in this episode we learn some bizarre facts about Morocco in '2 Truths, 1 Lie' and Sean Hayes gets in touch with yet another ill-informed prediction.Welcome to the Back of The Net with Will Arnett! The world's most nonsensical soccer show.Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This World Cup may have seen a record amount of 0-0 draws, but today the goals were flowing.On this episode we look back at a high scoring day, as the second round of group stage matches reached their conclusion.We then speak to two time World Cup winner Kelley O'Hara about how the US can progress on Tuesday and what it takes to lift the most famous trophy of all.Marshawn gets a new country to support in Smells Like Team Spirit, and we get another hilariously random prediction from Sean Hayes.Welcome to the crazy ride that is Back of The Net with Will Arnett!Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Saturday at the World Cup saw the most in-demand game so far; Argentina v Mexico. It did not disappoint either, as Lionel Messi scored an incredible goal to secure a priceless win for the South Americans.In the show today, the team reacts to all the day's football. They discuss some World Cup stories that you might have missed, including a very angry England fan.Also, US international player, Lynn Williams, joins the show, we learn some random facts about Serbia, and Sean Hayes sends in some more random World Cup predictions.Welcome to the crazy ride that is Back of The Net with Will Arnett!Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the football show that’s somehow lasted longer than Qatar at their own World Cup.Today in the Middle East Will Arnett attended the exhilarating stalemate between England and the USA and gives us his first hand account of the experience. The team also recaps all the action from Thursday and Friday at the tournament, including thrilling games such as Portugal v Ghana, and Brazil v Serbia.There are vibes galore in “nutmegged” as we discuss the dancing Cameroon team and Marshawn Lynch is given a new team to support in “Smells Like Team Spirit." The B.O.T.N squad is also joined by soccer icon Freddy Adu, who discusses his career and his hopes for the US national team.All this, plus Sean Hayes predicts the outcome of Saturday’s big game: Argentina v Mexico.Welcome to the crazy ride that is Back of The Net with Will Arnett!Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another day, another massive shock. Today in the World Cup we saw Japan beat 2014 champions Germany. Also, there was a huge win for Spain and a narrow defeat for Canada by Belgium.In this episode, Will Arnett is joined by Sam Mewis to discuss the latest results and Marshawn Lynch is given a new team to support. We're joined by special guest (and Will's nemesis), Michelle Beadle, as she gives her hot takes on the tournament while comparing World Cup and F1 teams. Also, we discuss more crazy Saudi Arabian celebrations and Sean Hayes predicts the outcome of the big England v USA game on Friday.Welcome to the crazy ride that is Back of The Net with Will Arnett!Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome along to the football show that’s as random as Saudi Arabia beating Argentina.Day 3 of the World Cup started with a result that shocked the world. Favorites to win the tournament Argentina lost 1-2 to Saudi Arabia (who are ranked 53rd in the world) in what could be the World Cup’s biggest upset ever. US National team superstar Sam Mewis unpacks exactly what this must mean to the World Cup minnows, as they announced a national holiday in wake of the surprise victory. In this episode, Will Arnett, Marshawn Lynch and Sam Mewis react to today’s games, and our guest ex-England player Danny Mills weighs in on the ‘football’ v ‘soccer’ debate…Plus, Danny and Marshawn also have an unlikely face-off, as they plan to race each other after the USA v England game on Friday. You heard it here first.Finally, there's time to learn some facts about the Mexican national team and, once again, Sean Hayes of Smartless shares his uneducated predictions for an upcoming match.Welcome to the crazy ride that is Back of The Net with Will Arnett!Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After all the talk, the World Cup 2022 in Qatar is finally here. On the first full day of the tournament, we saw plenty of goals, particularly in England's 6-2 win over Iran.In this episode, Will and Sam give their hot takes on the day's games, while Marshawn Lynch simply tries to wrap his head around this crazy game we call either football or soccer.We are joined by ex-England goalkeeper David James to discuss what it's like playing in a World Cup. Also, we give Marshawn a team to support during Tuesday's games.Finally, there's time to learn some facts about Tunisia, and Sean Hayes of Smartless shares his uneducated predictions for an upcoming match.Welcome to the crazy ride that is Back of The Net with Will Arnett!Download Amp from the App Store and follow @backofthenet to listen and call in LIVE after each day of matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The World Cup fun doesn’t end when the stoppage time seconds tick away. Back of the Net: 2022 World Cup kicks new life into World Cup coverage, capturing the wild and weird world of soccer’s biggest tournament. Join Will Arnett and co-hosts Marshawn Lynch, and Samantha Mewis after every match for hilarious outside of the box commentary, recaps, picks and predictions, with assists from celebrity guests, friends and body-painted fans.  Back of the Net will be slide tackling the tournament with a lighthearted look at the biggest stories happening in Qatar on and off the pitch (which Will totally knows is what they call the field in soccer). If you want to experience the roar of the crowd on a clutch penalty kick or learn more about the player who hasn’t changed his game socks in the last 3 months - this is the podcast for you. So grab your scarves and join us to celebrate everything that makes the World Cup so wild, from kick-off to the final whistle, and every over the top flop in between.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.