Prince William Appears on Kelce Podcast, Corrects Hosts on 'Football' and Discusses Aston Villa and World Cup

Prince William appeared on the New Heights podcast hosted by Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce in an episode published July 3, 2026. BBC News reported that the recording took place a couple of weeks earlier. William corrected the hosts on terminology, stating that the sport is called football rather than soccer.

He said King Charles hates football and described his own support for Aston Villa, which intensified after the club's relegation from the Premiership to the Championship. The prince said he first watched Aston Villa play 26 years earlier in a match against Bolton. He added that his father did not introduce him to the club.

William noted that his mood depends on Aston Villa results, with wins making the weekend the best possible and losses leaving him unwilling to see anyone on Monday morning. Asked about a successful World Cup for England, William said winning it. He said he would travel to the tournament in the United States if England reached the final, telling the hosts, "Definitely.

William described England manager Thomas Tuchel's preference for a fluid attacking style. He said Tuchel wants the team to play the way it wants even if it loses. " He listed Sir David Beckham, Gary Lineker, Harry Kane, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Sir Bobby Charlton among England's best players of all time.

William also commented on the United States turning 250 years old in 2026, saying there were times of strain but that the UK and US would remain together. William warned the hosts about rowdy football supporters and the chants that can be heard at matches.