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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
Episodes
218 episodes
DISCUSSION: Previewing the Round of 32
Declan Link is back, and is joined by Paul Schmidt-Troschke and Jon Bonfiglio to preview the Round of 32. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below:https://tinyurl....
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DISCUSSION: Reviewing Latin America & Caribbean Nations at the Group Stages
In this joint recording across both World Cup Football ETC and Latin America Correspondent, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio review the performance of the sides from Latin America & the Caribbean during the group stages of the tour...
THE SUNDAY COLUMN: Cape Verde, History Makers
In his regular Sunday column, Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the incredible story of Cape Verde. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below:https://tinyurl.com/Frien...
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. To follow our Patreon page for exclus...
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. ...
FEATURE: Curaçao - Smallest Nation Ever at the Finals
Paul Schmidt-Troschke with a special feature on the island nation of Curaçao. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below:https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcP...
DISCUSSION: Ecuador vs. Germany; Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast; Japan vs. Sweden; Tunisia vs. Netherlands; Portugal’s Predicament; Norwegian Listeners; Declan Link at Estadio Neza ‘86
Declan Link , Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio return to discuss the latest round of matches, and much more.
DISCUSSION: Haiti vs. Morocco; Brazil vs. Scotland; Switzerland vs. Canada; Bosnia Hercegovina vs. Qatar
The team are back for the latest WC round-up and discussions.
NEWS: Katia Itzel García - 1st Mexican Woman to Referee a Men’s WC Match with Tunisia vs. Netherlands
Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the groundbreaking story of Mexico’s premier female referee, Katia Itzel García.
SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Colombian Teacher & Broadcaster Constanza Leal Melo on the Indivisibility of Football, Politics & History in Colombia
Colombian teacher & broadcaster Constanza Leal Melo, founder of the online PENSART network, talks about Colombia, the World Cup, footballing greats, and how politics and history form an essential part of football for the country.For ...
DISCUSSION: England vs. Ghana
With Declan Link reporting from Boston, and Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio in the studio, the team report and review the England vs. Ghana match.
FEATURE: Estadio Neza & Danish Dynamite - How a Forgotten Stadium of Mexico '86 is Central to Denmark's Footballing Mythology
Jon Bonfiglio looks at the incredible history of the Estadio Neza, and how it forms a central part of the foundational mythology of Danish football.
DISCUSSION: Argentina vs. Austria; Norway vs. Senegal; France vs. Iraq
Declan Link joins the pod from Boston, ahead of the England match, alongside Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio in Mexico.
FEATURE SERIES: Football's Greatest International Rivalries - USA & Mexico
In this excerpt of the second part of a mini-series during the World Cup, available in full to subscribers on Patreon, the team look at the greatest international footballing rivalries, continuing with Mexico and the USA. The full episode is av...
DISCUSSION: Uruguay vs. Cape Verde; Spain vs. Saudi Arabia; Belgium vs. Iran; New Zealand vs. Egypt
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to review the latest games from the World Cup, plus additional talking points. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and pa...
THE SUNDAY COLUMN: The Incredible Story of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Paul Schmidt-Troschke takes an in-depth look at the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo and how it plays a prominent part in the 2026 World Cup for the DRC.
DISCUSSION: Germany vs. Ivory Coast; Netherlands vs. Sweden; Curacao vs. Ecuador
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to review the latest games from the World Cup, plus additional talking points. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and pa...
SPECIAL INTERVIEW: WFTV producer Tom Cook on the Impressive Showing of Co-Hosts USA
Declan Link speaks to WFTV producer Tom Cook about the USA's impressive start to the tournament, and what comes next.
DISCUSSION: USA vs. Australia; Scotland vs. Morocco; Brazil vs. Haiti
On-the-ground reports from Cookey and Gordon Mousinho, plus regular chat from Declan Link and Paul Schmidt-Trsochke, plus Jon Bonfiglio stuck on a bus.
SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Interview with Australian Football Legend Corey Mckernan
Declan Link speaks to Australian Football legend Corey Mckernan ahead of the Australia vs. USA World Cup match.
DISCUSSION: Portugal in Crisis; Mexico First Team to Qualify; Canada Hit Six
Declan Link returns to the pod, alongside Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio. For tickets to upcoming events email worldcupetcetera@gmail.com
FEATURE: Uzbekistan - Football on the Rise
Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the rise of football in Uzbekistan.