World Cup Football etc
Hopes & dreams; society & cultures - what the greatest sporting tournament on earth offers above all is an entry point to people across the world. Join journalists Paul Schmidt-Troschke, Jon Bonfiglio, and football expert Declan Link - alongside a host of special guests - on this unique take on all things related to the World Cup. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series, copy and paste the following link: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
World Cup Football etc
Latest Episodes
THE SUNDAY COLUMN: Cape Verde, History Makers
In his regular Sunday column, Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the incredible story of Cape Verde.
DISCUSSION: England vs. Panama; DRC vs. Uzbekistan; Portugal vs. Colombia
Declan Link live in NJ/NY after the England vs. Panama game, and Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio in the studio, review the last 24hrs at the World Cup, and the end of the group stages.
FEATURE: Children Born in Refugee Camps Represent Adopted Nations at WC
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio look at the remarkable stories of many footballers at the tournament who were born in refugee camps and now represent adopted nations at the WC finals with pride.
DISCUSSION: Cape Verde Through!; Bielsa's Legacy Tarnished; Turkiye Finally Show Up; Norway's WC Project Bigger Than Group Stages; Bond Villain Gianni Infantino
The musketeers are back for another WC round-up, with Paul Schmidt-Troschke oscillating between despair at Germany and joy with Cape Verde; Declan Link awash with his NY Midtown experience, and Jon Bonfiglio trying to keep it all together. ...