World Cup Football etc

Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the rise of football in Uzbekistan. 

Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio review England's 4-2 victory over Croatia in the opening tie of Group L.

In 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. 

Declan 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

England in 1966, in association with the British Embassy in Mexico. Recorded in Mexico City on the eve of the finals at The Lamb restaurant, in front of a live audience. Featuring special guests Gordon Mousinho, who attended the finals in 1966, as well as Chief Reporter to the Daily Star, Jerry Lawton, Deputy Ambassador Rachel Brazier, and Dr. Chris Wood.  Part 4/4. 

Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to look at the action from matchday 5 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

In this excerpt of the first 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, starting with Morocco and Spain. 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 look at the action from the first weekend 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

Declan Link speaks to Scottish fan Robin Richardson and Paul Schmidt-Troschke about Scotland's first win at the World Cup in 36 years.  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 his regular Sunday column on topics of the week.  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 come together to review Brazil vs. Morocco on the third day of the 2026 World Cup.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

England in 1966, in association with the British Embassy in Mexico. Recorded in Mexico City on the eve of the finals at The Lamb restaurant, in front of a live audience. Featuring special guests Gordon Mousinho, who attended the finals in 1966, as well as Chief Reporter to the Daily Star, Jerry Lawton, Deputy Ambassador Rachel Brazier, and Dr. Chris Wood.  Part 3/4. 

Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to review USA vs. Paraguay on the second day of the 2026 World Cup.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

England in 1966, in association with the British Embassy in Mexico. Recorded in Mexico City on the eve of the finals at The Lamb restaurant, in front of a live audience. Featuring special guests Gordon Mousinho, who attended the finals in 1966, as well as Chief Reporter to the Daily Star, Jerry Lawton, Deputy Ambassador Rachel Brazier, and Dr. Chris Wood.  Part 2/4. 

Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to review the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

England in 1966, in association with the British Embassy in Mexico. Recorded in Mexico City on the eve of the finals at The Lamb restaurant, in front of a live audience. Featuring special guests Gordon Mousinho, who attended the finals in 1966, as well as Chief Reporter to the Daily Star, Jerry Lawton, Deputy Ambassador Rachel Brazier, and Dr. Chris Wood.  Part 1/4. 

Paul Schmidt-Troschke, Jon Bonfiglio & Mikkel Bruun Christensen with the latest news on the eve of the tournament. 

From the building site of his hotel room, Declan Link joins Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio for a discussion on the eve of the World Cup, 

Declan Link interviews legendary football commentator and broadcaster Mike Ingham.

In this excerpt of the third part of a mini-series ahead of the World Cup, available in full to subscribers on Patreon, the team look at the most egalitarian football leagues on the planet. The full episode is available on the World Cup Football Etc/World Sports Etc Patreon page:  https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

Paul Schmidt-Troschke's Sunday column on all things football and the World Cup.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

Declan Link interviews legendary football commentator and broadcaster Mike Ingham.

Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio return for a World Cup update and discussion. 

Paul Schmidt-Troschke with a round-up of the latest stories relating to the World Cup. 

Continuing our special series on leadership, sports & business, Declan Link interviews special guest & former professional footballer Jeremy Christie.