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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NEWS: The Sunday Column
Jun 2100:05:53Tap to summarizePaul 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.
Transcribe →DISCUSSION: Germany vs. Ivory Coast; Netherlands vs. Sweden; Curacao vs. Ecuador
Jun 2100:44:57Tap to summarizeDeclan 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 paste the link below:https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
Transcribe →SPECIAL INTERVIEW: WFTV producer Tom Cook on the Impressive Showing of Co-Hosts USA
Jun 2000:15:49Tap to summarizeDeclan Link speaks to WFTV producer Tom Cook about the USA's impressive start to the tournament, and what comes next.
Transcribe →DISCUSSION: USA vs. Australia; Scotland vs. Morocco; Brazil vs. Haiti
Jun 2000:25:03Tap to summarizeOn-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.
Transcribe →SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Interview with Australian Football Legend Corey Mckernan
Jun 1900:17:08Tap to summarizeDeclan Link speaks to Australian Football legend Corey Mckernan ahead of the Australia vs. USA World Cup match.
Transcribe →DISCUSSION: Portugal in Crisis; Mexico First Team to Qualify; Canada Hit Six
Jun 1900:42:54Tap to summarizeDeclan Link returns to the pod, alongside Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio. For tickets to upcoming events email worldcupetcetera@gmail.com
Transcribe →FEATURE: Uzbekistan - Football on the Rise
Jun 1800:07:38Tap to summarizePaul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the rise of football in Uzbekistan.
Transcribe →DISCUSSION: England vs. Croatia
Jun 1800:24:30Tap to summarizePaul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio review England's 4-2 victory over Croatia in the opening tie of Group L.
Transcribe →FEATURE: Marcelo Bielsa - Madman or Visionary
Jun 1700:07:12Tap to summarizeIn the context of Uruguay and the World Cup, Jon Bonfiglio takes an in-depth look at the life, thinking and choices of footballing auteur Marcelo Bielsa.
Transcribe →DISCUSSION: Round-Up of Matchday 6 - France vs. Senegal; Norway vs. Iraq; Argentina vs. Algeria
Jun 1700:34:27Tap to summarizeDeclan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to look at the action from matchday 6 of the World Cup, plus additional talking points. 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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