The KickAround, the soccer show hosted by Andy Swift and Peter Welpton on 96.7/1310 The Ticket, is expanding for the 2026 World Cup.
What We Know: Each night during the World Cup, The KickAround will air at 7 PM. The show will feature an expanded focus on the U.S. Men’s National Team. Additionally, the show will continue its regular 2-4 PM timeslot on Saturdays. It will also air on select Sundays. The Ticket program is also adding longtime European soccer journalist Lars Sivertsen for the duration of the 2026 World Cup. On select match days, the show will feature live events tied to the USMNT games. The 2026 World Cup runs from Thursday, June 11th, through Sunday, July 19th.
What They Said: “This is our fourth year to cover World Soccer with expanded programming on The KickAround. Interest this year is at an all-time high with key tournament games being played in Dallas-Fort Worth. The KickAround will be a destination for Ticket listeners and both soccer fans and casuals.” -The Ticket Program Director Jeff Catlin
What It Means: It marks the latest expansion for the show during the World Cup. It featured similar expansions during the 2018 and 2022 events, too. The expansion features extra significance in 2026, however. Dallas is one of 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico hosting World Cup matches.
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