World Cup Football etc

Jon Bonfiglio looks at the surreal and bizarre end of Uruguay's WC campaign, destined to be recalled infamously in future tournaments as exactly how not to manage a nation.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

Paul Schmidt-Troschke wallows in mourning over the death of German football, followed by Jon Bonfiglio issuing a mea culpa over the Brazilian side's capabilities, and Declan Link smug in having predicted the result of one match out of three correctly.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSpor...

In this excerpt of the third 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 Germany and France. The full episode is available on the World Cup Football Etc/World Sports Etc Patreon page:  https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

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.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

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 tournament.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetc...

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/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

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 exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

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. 

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.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

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/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

Declan Link , Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio return to discuss the latest round of matches, and much more. 

The team are back for the latest WC round-up and discussions.

Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the groundbreaking story of Mexico’s premier female referee, Katia Itzel García. 

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 more information on her work and platforms, copy and paste the links below: https://www.pensartoficial.com/home/culturales/ebqqiam-cuentos https://youtube.com/@pe...

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.

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. 

Declan Link joins the pod from Boston, ahead of the England match, alongside Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio in 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 available on the World Cup Football Etc/World Sports Etc Patreon page:  https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

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 paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

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. 

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 paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

Declan Link speaks to WFTV producer Tom Cook  about the USA's impressive start to the tournament, and what comes next. 

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. 

Declan Link speaks to Australian Football legend Corey Mckernan ahead of the Australia vs. USA World Cup match. 

Declan Link returns to the pod, alongside Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio.  For tickets to upcoming events email worldcupetcetera@gmail.com