World Cup Football etc

The incredible story of Geoff Hurst's 1966 World Cup shirt, with regular guest Gordon Mousinho.  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 discuss Arsenal and PSG making it through to the Champions League final.  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 news of the ongoing issues related to unprecedented price gouging at the upcoming tournament.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

A look back at Mexico '70 as Declan Link talks to Dave Crummer & Graham Wovenden, who were both at the tournament, followed by a look at Host City, Mexico City.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

Paul Schmidt-Troschke interviews Mexican Artist Diego Mtz Peña on his month-long commission to paint a huge football for one of Mexico's Fan Fests, and his hopes for Mexico at the tournament.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

Paul Schmidt-Troschke on the handshake which never was, as FIFA President Gianni infantino tried to force the Palestinian and Israeli Federation heads to shake hands live on stage at the Annual FIFA Conference in Vancouver. 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 speak to Martin Heckmann, Marten Mueller & Janosch Barho about Germany's Chances & more at the upcoming tournament.  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-Troshcke & Jon Bonfiglio review the Champions League Semi-Finals. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

Declan Link takes delivery of official World Cup-themed soft, plush toys from Jazwares, the official worldwide plush licensee for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including national mascots. Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio join him to discuss.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreo...

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio continue their analysis of the varying identities of the different positions on the football pitch.  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-Troshcke & Jon Bonfiglio talk Champions League Semi-Finals, healthy prostates, and how to pronounce 'Vincent Kompany.' 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 speak to Martin Heckmann, Marten Mueller & Janosch Barho about Germany's Chances at the upcoming tournament.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

Paul Schmidt-Troschke on the urgent need for reform at football's world governing body. 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 discuss the guilty finding and ban Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni and the suggestion by Trump envoy Paolo Zampolli that Italy Replace Iran at the WC finals.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the worst possible time for Injuries, weeks out from the tournament, which throw an individual's participation into question, as well as a coach's plans into disarray.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon

Marie-Louise Eta made history in April 2026 by becoming the first female interim head coach of a men’s team in the Bundesliga, taking charge of 1. FC Union Berlin. Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the story, and women in the men's game more broadly.  To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportset...

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio continue their analysis of the varying identities of the different positions on the football pitch. 

Jon Bonfiglio looks at the One Club Award, given by Spanish club Athletic Bilbao to reward footballers who spent careers in a single team, and who represented values of loyalty, commitment, responsibility sportsmanship and respect, values that the club considers linked to its identity.

After Manchester City's crucial 2-1 defeat of Arsenal in the English Premiership, Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio look at the ongoing football relationship between Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola. 

Paul Schmidt-Troshke looks at the German 50plus1 rule of club ownership in Germany, and how it protects fan influence and keeps corporate influence at bay. 

Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to discuss their tournament predictions. 

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the departures of Javier Mascherano from Inter Miami & U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker. 

Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the leaked news which reveals that FIFA is considering how to approach the Trump administration for a moratorium on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the World Cup. 

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio continue their analysis of the varying identities of the different positions on the football pitch. 

Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke dives into the concept of Perfect Price Discrimination, and how - in the hands of FIFA - it relates to the World Cup.