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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
255 episodes
SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Declan Link on England's World Cup Campaign
Paul Schmidt-Troschke in a special interview with Declan Link, looking at England's World Cup campaign, 24 hours after the defeat to Argentina.
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DISCUSSION: England vs. Argentina
In the absence of Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio give a first reaction and analysis of the Argentina vs. England semi-final.
LIVE: Reaction from Atlanta After England vs. Argentina + Context on Times Radio
Declan Link with live reaction in Atlanta after the Argentina vs. England match, and Jon Bonfiglio gives analysis of the political context live on Times Radio.
SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Argentina Football Follower Marcelo Landau
Talking about a wide array of themes, Declan Link interviews the remarkable Marcelo Landau ahead of the Argentina vs. England match.
DISCUSSION: Spain vs. France
To discuss the surprising Spain vs. France match, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio are joined by Declan Link, on the road to the Argentina vs. England semi-final in Atlanta, Georgia.
DISCUSSION: World Cup Semi-Finals Preview
Declan Link battles with his device in this World Cup semi-final preview of the blockbuster France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina ties.
DISCUSSION: England vs. Norway; Argentina vs. Switzerland
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio review the last of the quarter finals.
THE SUNDAY COLUMN: Germany’s World Cup Disaster
Paul Schmidt-Troschke takes an in-depth look at Germany’s 2026 footballing debacle.
NEWS: Aid Worker Who Organized World Cup Screenings in Gaza Killed in Air Strike
Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the story of Mohamed al-Wahidi, a Palestinian aid worker who had organised screenings of World Cup matches in Gaza and who was killed by an Israeli missile strike just before the game between Egypt and Argentina.<...
DISCUSSION: Spain vs. Belgium
Declan Link & Paul Schmidt-Troschke engage in a gentle disagreement over their predictions for and the result of the Spain vs. Belgium quarter final.
SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Ex-Professional Footballer Oyvind Klausen, Previewing the Norway vs. England Match
Born and raised in Norway, Oyvind Klausen studied in the United States and played collegiate soccer at Rollins College in Florida during the mid-1980s. He also played for the Orlando Lions in the pre-ASL era before returning to Norway, where he...
DISCUSSION: Kylian Mbappé
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio look at the rise and rise of the man who was once the boy wonder, and is now a central figure for the French nation, and the central figure for its national side.
DISCUSSION: France vs. Morocco
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to review the quarter final between tournament favorites France and new global footballing power Morocco.
DISCUSSION: Review of African Nations after the Round of 16
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Declan Link review the performance of the sides from the AFCON region after the Round of 16. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below:h...
DISCUSSION: World Cup Quarter Finals Preview
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio are back with a preview of the match-ups at the quarter final stage.To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below:http...
LIVE IN MEXICO CITY: Opportunities & Challenges for Mexico at the 2026 World Cup
Recorded live at the Lamb Restaurant in Mexico City, in association with the British Embassy in Mexico, in celebration of the England vs. Mexico World Cup match, part four of the podcast sees a focus on the challenges and opportunities afforded...
DISCUSSION: Argentina vs. Egypt; Switzerland vs. Colombia
The day before the day without football, and a review of the final matches in the round of 16, in which Argentina found a way, and Colombia didn't. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and pa...
LIVE IN MEXICO CITY: Football Is Our Language - Sport & Social Programmes
Recorded live at the Lamb Restaurant in Mexico City, in association with the British Embassy in Mexico, in celebration of the England vs. Mexico World Cup match, part three of the podcast sees a focus on the possibilities of using football as a...
DISCUSSION: Spain vs. Portugal (Goodbye Ronaldo?); Belgium vs. USA; Balogun Red Card Controversy Rolls On
Declan Link is back on the pod after his time in the Azteca cauldron, and reviews the day's matches and more alongside Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topic...
FEATURE SERIES: Football's Greatest International Rivalries - Brazil & Argentina
In this excerpt of the fourth 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 Brazil and Argentina. The full episode is ...
LIVE REACTION: England Fans After the Instant Classic Mexico vs. England
Declan Link gathers fan reaction after the incredible England vs. Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below:https://tinyurl.com/Friend...
DISCUSSION: England vs. Mexico; Norway vs. Brazil; Balogun Red Card Ban Rescinded
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio with the latest from the World Cup. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below:https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcP...
LIVE IN MEXICO CITY: The History of Mexican Football
Recorded live at the Lamb Restaurant in Mexico City, in association with the British Embassy in Mexico, in celebration of the England vs. Mexico World Cup match, part two of the podcast sees an analysis and discussion of the history of Mexican ...
LIVE IN MEXICO CITY: England vs. Mexico - Audience Preview
The team are live in Mexico City, at the Lamb Restaurant, in association with the British Embassy in Mexico, celebrating the England vs. Mexico match in a multi-episode recording. In this first episode, the gathered audience preview their thoug...