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World Cup 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 journalist Jon Bonfiglio, football expert Declan Link and a host of special guests on this unique take on all things related to the World Cup.
Episodes
25 episodes
WORLD CUP ETC - REPORT: Seattle Pride Match Follow-Up & FairSquare Files Ethics Complaint Over FIFA Neutrality
Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on the ongoing issues regarding the Seattle Pride Match and FairSquare's complaint to FIFA’s Ethics Committee regarding Gianni Infantino.
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WORLD CUP ETC - LIVE ON TALKSPORT: Football & Logistics - Mexico's Tournament Preparation
Alongside Paul Ross & Kane Reeves, Jon Bonfiglio gives an update on where Mexico currently stands in its preparations for the World Cup, and the chances for the national side.
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9:45
WORLD CUP ETC - REPORT: Iran & Egypt Drawn in Seattle Pride Match
Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on how Seattle chose to highlight a World Cup match as inclusive of all, only to draw repressive Iran and Egypt.
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3:01
WORLD CUP ETC - REPORT: Iran & Haiti Face Visa Bans to USA
Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on the exclusion of fans from Iran and Haiti from the USA, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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5:30
WORLD CUP ETC - LIVE: Reaction from the World Cup Draw
Join journalists Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio, and football expert Declan Link with live reaction to the 2026 World Cup Draw.
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39:06
WORLD CUP ETC - ANALYSIS: Groups of Death
Football expert Declan Link analyzes Groups of Death through previous World Cups, and what they mean.
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3:51
WORLD CUP ETC #008 - Special Treatment for Ronaldo; Focus on Japan & South Korea 2002; Host City Special - Toronto; Look Ahead to the World Cup Draw
Join journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke, alongside veteran football expert Declan Link, crowd favorite Cookey and this week's special guest Portsmouth Manager John Mousinho for a look at all things related to the World Cup - ...
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49:59
WORLD CUP ETC - THE GREATS: Maradona, 5 years Later
Jon Bonfiglio takes a look at the legacy of Diego Armando Maradona, and how the man is inseparable from Italian club Napoli.
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3:42
WORLD CUP ETC - LIVE: Miami Stadium
Paul Schmidt-Troschke, reporting live from Miami Stadium.
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4:02
WORLD CUP ETC - REACTION: FIFA Announces Pots Ahead of the WC Draw
Journalist Jon Bonfiglio speaks to football expert Declan Link about the team seedings and pots ahead of the World Cup draw.
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30:20
WORLD CUP ETC - TEAM CULTURES: England’s Cultural Identity & Evolution
Journalist Jon Bonfiglio speaks to football expert Declan Link about England’s evolution over the last generation.
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26:56
WORLD CUP ETC - LIVE ON TALKSPORT: Haiti - Final Report
With presenter Paul Ross, correspondent Jon Bonfiglio gives his final live report from Haiti after the country's World Cup qualification.
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10:13
WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: World Cup Playoffs & Reaction
Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on the play-off draw for the 2026 World Cup, with reaction from journalist Jon Bonfiglio.
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6:35
WORLD CUP ETC - REPORT: CONCACAF Qualifying Results
Reporting on-the-ground in Haiti, journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports live from Haiti on the exciting final round of CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
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3:50
WORLD CUP ETC - LIVE ON TALKSPORT: Haiti Qualifies for 1st World Cup in 50 Years
Live in Cap-Haitian on Haiti's north coast, Jon Bonfiglio reports live on the night Haiti beats Niacaragua 2-0 and advances to its first World Cup since 1974.
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16:30
WORLD CUP ETC - LIVE: The Haitian National League on the eve on Haiti’s potential World Cup qualification
Reporting on-the-ground in Haiti, journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports live from a match live in the Haitian National League, and brings context of Haiti’s looming World Cup qualification.
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3:26
WORLD CUP ETC #007 - Preview of International Window; Historic FIFA Corruption Accusations; Focus on Germany 2006; Host City Special - Monterrey; Parking Rates at WC Venues
Join journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke, alongside veteran football experts Declan Link for a look at all things related to the World Cup - the football, the stories, the culture. To get in touch with the team, em...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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38:48
WORLD CUP ETC - EXTRAORDINARY STORIES: A Suitcase Full of Tickets
The incredible story of how World Cup regular Garry Mitchell ended up with a suitcase full of tickets in Stuttgart, during Germany 2006, and what he did with them.
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11:04
WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL INTERVIEW: "Fifa - A Money Factory with Football Stashed in its Annex" - Interview with Jules Boykoff, on How Elections in NYC Present a Generational Opportunity to Hold FIFA to Account
Jules Boykoff is a former professional footballer who represented the US U23 National Team in international matches, and is now a critical academic and writer teaching political science at Pacific University. He has written a number of books on...
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21:29
WORLD CUP ETC #006 - Featured on talkSport; Announcing Live Events in Mexico; Special Guest Jeremy Christie; Focus on South Africa 2010; Host City Special - Boston
Join journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke, alongside veteran football experts Declan Link & special guest and former professional footballer Jeremy Christie, for a look at all things related to the World Cup - the football,...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:41
WORLD CUP ETC #005 - Upcoming Live Events in Mexico & the USA; Focus on Brazil 2014; Host City Special - Philadelphia; US - Men's Team Potential & Hosting Challenges
Join journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke, alongside veteran football experts Declan Link & special guest Tom Cook from ABC affiliate WFTV Channel 9 News, for a look at all things related to the World Cup - the football, th...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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45:46
WORLD CUP ETC #004 - Ongoing Debate over Moving Fixtures from Democrat Cities; Focus on Russia 2018; Host City Special - Atlanta; Cape Verde Domestic Football
Join journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke, alongside veteran football experts Declan Link & special guest Gordon Mousinho, for a look at all things related to the World Cup - the football, the stories, the culture.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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43:44
WORLD CUP ETC #003 - Round-Up of Qualifiers; Argentina Match Moved from Chicago's Soldier Field; Focus on Qatar 2022; Host City Special - Miami
Join journalist Jon Bonfiglio and veteran football expert Declan Link for a look at all things related to the World Cup - the football, the stories, the culture.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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40:50