Podcast
World Football ETC
Hosted by World Sports ETC · EN
Hopes & dreams; society & cultures - what global football 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 international footballing landscape.
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DISCUSSION: France vs. Morocco
Jul 1000:23:57Tap to summarizeDeclan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to review the quarter final between tournament favorites France and new global footballing power Morocco.
Transcribe →DISCUSSION: Review of African Nations after the Round of 16
Jul 900:36:33Tap to summarizePaul 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:https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
Transcribe →DISCUSSION: Quarter Finals Preview
Jul 800:37:20Tap to summarizeDeclan 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:https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
Transcribe →LIVE IN MEXICO CITY: Opportunities & Challenges for Mexico at the 2026 World Cup
Jul 800:38:05Tap to summarizeRecorded 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 by this World Cup for Mexico. Featuring special guest Katie Hannam, Head of Foreign Policy & Lead of World Cup Actions in Mexico, alongside Nick Dale, journalist for El Pais in Mexico, as well as Mario Paul Pfeiffer, sociologist and content developer for Mexican television.
Transcribe →DISCUSSION: Argentina vs. Egypt; Switzerland vs. Colombia
Jul 800:37:21Tap to summarizeThe 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 paste the link below:https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
Transcribe →LIVE IN MEXICO CITY: Football Is Our Language - Sport & Social Programmes
Jul 700:28:15Tap to summarizeRecorded 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 conduit for social inclusion, particularly focusing on programmes developed in association with the British Embassy in Mexico. Featuring special guest Katie Hannam, Head of Foreign Policy & Lead of World Cup Actions in Mexico, with added contributions from Declan Link.
Transcribe →DISCUSSION: Spain vs. Portugal (Goodbye Ronaldo?); Belgium vs. USA; Balogun Red Card Controversy Rolls On
Jul 700:48:37Tap to summarizeDeclan 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 topics, copy and paste the link below:https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
Transcribe →FEATURE SERIES: Football's Greatest International Rivalries - Brazil & Argentina
Jul 600:06:29Tap to summarizeIn 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 available on the World Cup Football Etc/World Sports Etc Patreon page: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
Transcribe →LIVE REACTION: England Fans After the Instant Classic Mexico vs. England
Jul 600:12:07Tap to summarizeDeclan 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/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
Transcribe →DISCUSSION: England vs. Mexico; Norway vs. Brazil; Balogun Red Card Ban Rescinded
Jul 600:21:30Tap to summarizePaul 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/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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